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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: I want to bring the Taoiseach back to the issue of ambulances, which came up yesterday and this morning. I will give an example. A doctor called an ambulance for a woman in her late 80s a couple of weeks ago in Cashel at 1.40 p.m. and it came at 7.40 p.m. The doctor was in such a panic due to the health of this woman that he called it. The family contacted me at 5.30 a.m. the following...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: We warned them in 2014.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: Families are still waiting.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: They are supposed to answer the calls within three minutes.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: Three minutes, not six hours.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 248. To ask the Minister for Health if there are capacity issues for services that provide respite services for children such as a service (details supplied); the options open to families who find themselves in situations in which respite services are needed but are full to capacity resulting in significant waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55026/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 249. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to enhancing the role of the injuries unit at Nenagh Hospital in view of the pressure that the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick experiences on a regular basis. [55029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 250. To ask the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners registered as operating in the CHO 3 area in each of the past five years. [55030/21]

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: Sinn Féin has brought this motion before the House because rural Ireland is sick and tired of being paid lip service. Rural communities have been dismissed by Government for far too long. The days of the development plans being used for Dáil re-election must end now. During my time in the Dáil, I have constantly made representations about the shortcomings of our public...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 470. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of older persons are excluded from the fuel allowance on the grounds of income despite being entirely dependent on social welfare; and her plans to address this issue. [54274/21]

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: I also commend an tAire for bringing this Bill to the House. I am sure many people watching on will not be sorry to see the end of fur farming in this State. It is a practice that has faced opposition for many years now and finally the days of fur farming and the slaughter of these animals for their skin is coming to an end. The existence of these types of farms has not settled well...

Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: I welcome this Bill, which I will also support. One point must be emphasised, however. The purpose of the Bill is to bring Ireland in line with EU directives to strengthen the State's ability to fight the smuggling of people. However, issues affecting the welfare of asylum seekers remain woefully unaddressed and need to be tackled. Recently, we have heard horrendous accounts of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the frequent closure of the Ballybrophy railway line for track renewal works is damaging to public confidence in the reliability of services on the line; his further views on whether carrying out all of the remaining track renewal works on the Ballybrophy railway line in one go would be more beneficial for this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements he has had with An Taoiseach and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the need for a new pedestrian bridge over the River Suir at Ardfinnan, County Tipperary. [53639/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Horticulture Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: 267. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the report from the working group on the review of the use of Peat Moss in the Horticultural Industry was presented to him; when it will be published; and the deliberations that were undertaken in the intervening time. [53778/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: The Taoiseach is waffling on-----

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: I also commend Deputy Harkin on bringing this legislation to the House. In my constituency of Tipperary, there is great faith in our credit union system. That feeling is replicated in communities throughout the country. The regard with which our credit unions are held is quite distinct from that of banks. That is not just pure luck; it is because credit unions put people before profit....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: I wish to be associated with what was said by the Chairman and Deputy Carthy. Mr. Rohan said he has patience. By God, he had some patience putting up with that type of carry-on and when there is pure stupidity like that. I congratulate Embrace FARM and say "Well done" for the services being provided. As Ms Rohan said in her statement, behind every one of those accidents there is a family,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: I welcome the Minister of State. According to www.gov.ie, farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, with roughly 21 dying every year. My background is in farming and I have been in and out of farms for over 40 years and I have seen the dangers involved during those years. There are approximately 2,500 serious injuries annually. I also agree with what the Minister of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: Does Ms Rohan mean the figures are not being recorded?