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Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: I welcome this Fianna Fáil motion on the very serious and debilitating issue of drugs and our drug problem and compliment my colleague, Deputy John Curran, on bringing it forward. The number of gardaí committed to drug units across the country has fallen significantly since 2011, and this is having a very real impact on enforcement. Extra resources are badly needed. In Rosslare...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 188. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) with the Chief State Solicitor's Office regarding the transfer of funds from a liquidated company to the former shareholder will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45400/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils that warrant an EAL teaching support post; if this is known among the primary allocations section of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44459/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the school building projects which are delayed; the longest at stage 2b; when a design team was appointed in each case; when a replacement design team was appointed if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44641/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 357. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the stage of legislation promised by his predecessor regulating the sale for cash of scrap and precious metals; the steps he will take to deal with the growth in the theft of catalytic converters from cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45188/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 678. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children with mental health issues accommodated by the HSE in nursing homes and other unapproved settings outside of hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45301/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 692. To ask the Minister for Health the reason charges are imposed on a person in rehab care in a public hospital following a hip replacement surgery; the reason such charges are passed to clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45348/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 819. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the support of the Irish greyhound industry; if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing report into greyhound tracks here; the position regarding the Greyhound Racing Act 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45353/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (5 Nov 2019)

James Browne: 1182. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will publish a report regarding the tenant purchase scheme within local authority housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45375/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Oct 2019)

James Browne: On page 57 of the programme for Government there is a commitment to ensuring appropriate care pathways are in place to improve cancer services and invest in end-of-life care. In County Wexford, sick children cannot access specialist palliative childcare teams when needed. Approximately eight weeks ago, a 16 year old child in Enniscorthy died from cancer. He was in hospital and wanted to go...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (24 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to provide additional funding for the local improvement scheme in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43046/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (24 Oct 2019)

James Browne: What are the Minister's plans for providing additional funding to the local improvement scheme in County Wexford?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (24 Oct 2019)

James Browne: I raised a very specific roads issue, namely that of the local improvement scheme in my own county, Wexford. These improvement works on private and non-publicly maintained roads are very important to local communities. These roads often lead to houses or farms, but also, importantly, may also lead to lakes, rivers, beaches, castles and old graveyards and other historical and important...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (24 Oct 2019)

James Browne: Last year almost 100% of funding for Wexford was drawn down. It may be just a timing issue but there is a huge demand in the county. I am particularly interested in seeing funding allocated to cultural and historical parts of the county which might not otherwise receive funding. I thank the Minister for expanding the areas where the local improvement scheme can be used, such as roads which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Languages Act (24 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 363. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Official Languages Act 2003 and its amendments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44024/19]

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

James Browne: We could use the Internet.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (23 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 64. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the 2008 Labour Court recommendation regarding pensions for community employment scheme supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43142/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Act Review (23 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 145. To ask the Minister for Health when legislation to update the Mental Health Act 2001 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43708/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Regulation (22 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 77. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to ensure quality and safety in childcare providers in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43105/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (22 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 8 October 2019, the action he will take following a decision regarding the citizenship of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43026/19]