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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: The programme for Government commits to developing the blue economy as a priority. The fishing industry is of major importance to the economy of Wexford. It is one of the most dangerous occupations. There is a duty to protect our fishing industry, which has had a number of tough winters. Brexit poses an existential threat to parts of our fishing industry. People are very concerned about...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Hospitals Building Programme (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: I thank the Minister. It is a sensible suggestion from Deputy Donnelly that the preparatory work would be put in place so that, when the Coombe proceeds to move to the St. James's site, it would be ready to proceed as quickly as possible. The national maternity strategy is a good strategy but there are concerns there is a lack of progress in the implementation of that strategy.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Mental Health Services Expenditure (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 7. To ask the Minister for Health when the full allocation for mental health spending in 2019 will be drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41185/19]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Mental Health Services Expenditure (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: I tabled Question No. 7 on the Order Paper to the Minister.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Mental Health Services Expenditure (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: A Mental Health Commission, MHC, report published this morning identifies long-term neglect of people with serious and enduring mental illness in the mental health system. It is another in a regular series of highly critical reports from the Mental Health Commission. I was not surprised by the report. One of the most difficult and common situations I deal with is persons being released...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Mental Health Services Expenditure (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: A parliamentary reply.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Mental Health Services Expenditure (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: Reference to the funding being withheld came in a parliamentary reply. It stated the funding was unspent. There was a year's preparation available to ensure that this funding would be spent. The funding is desperately needed in mental health services throughout the country and there is no reason to fail to spend it. The Mental Health Act 2001, which was due to be updated years ago, has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (10 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 230. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding payment of certain taxes (details supplied) in An Post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41474/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Action Plan for Jobs (9 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 19. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to address the issue of unemployment and the need for further investment in the south east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40776/19]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (9 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding a fund for former members of the Army that were bereaved following the death of a near relative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41286/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Traffic Management (9 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding car parks within school-owned property and issues related to patrolling cars parked within disabled parking spaces without a valid blue badge permit and cars parked on double yellow lines; the policy regarding such cases, especially when in cases in which the matter falls outside the remit of An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 15. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views regarding the citizenship of persons (details supplied) and their desire to remain within a country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40658/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 30. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Revenue Commissioners treatment of health foods; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of an alteration on small business owners here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40558/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason tax relief on a mortgage for a person (details supplied) was not permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40632/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the reduction of the primary school class size ratio here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40934/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the level of the capitation grant awarded to schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40935/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of palliative care here by LHOs in tabular form; the recommended locations for palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40645/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding paediatric palliative care in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40646/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 228. To ask the Minister for Health if an investigation is ongoing regarding the lack of access to palliative care in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (8 Oct 2019)

James Browne: 229. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was unable to access palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40690/19]