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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Divisions Report (24 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 308. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of occasions he departed from the recommendations of the local electoral boundary committee in making local electoral boundary statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3684/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Divisions Report (24 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 309. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason for each individual occasion he departed from the recommendations of the local electoral boundary committee in making local electoral boundary statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3685/19]

Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue, the Second Stage debate of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. The enactment of legislation to prohibit the purchase of goods or services produced in settlements deemed illegal is a proportionate response to breaches of international law. It sends a strong message from Ireland on the need to respect...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Isolation (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: Supports must be provided for voluntary and community groups in both urban and rural settings, in particular, the groups that are already active. Some villages are strong in that regard, but they tend to be the ones with schools and shops. There are many small villages in rural Ireland that do not have that centre and we must find ways to encourage greater interconnectivity in them....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Isolation (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the actions he will take to combat rural and urban isolation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2918/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Isolation (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: What actions will the Minister take to combat rural and urban isolation? Will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Isolation (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: I have raised the issue of isolation in rural and urban settings which is closely linked with loneliness. Since I became my party's spokesperson on mental health and engaged on various issues, there has been one issue that has consistently exacerbated any mental health issue and that is loneliness which results largely from isolation and affects both physical and mental health. Whether in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the recent announcement to ban fishing vessels over 18 metres from fishing inside the six mile limit will apply to mussel dredgers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3157/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 203. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to ensure that An Post does not increase its rates for domestic parcel delivery by 70%; if he will direct An Post to undertake a review of this decision and its effect on small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3362/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (23 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3121/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 101. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed with his UK counterpart the issue of border checks on trucks originating here and arriving in the UK from Rosslare Europort but which plan to travel onwards to another country within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2584/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 122. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to date and plans to take in preparation for post-Brexit customs checks at ports here, specifically Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2587/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance if the attention of the Revenue Commissioners has been drawn to the delays experienced by persons using a telephone number (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2911/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ports Facilities (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the detailed action plan on the requirements of Rosslare Europort in advance of Brexit is due for publication and or finalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2586/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ports Facilities (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 157. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has acquired property, by lease, purchase or otherwise at Rosslare in the past 12 months; if so, the exact location of the property; the nature of the acquisition; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2588/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ports Development (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to rely on his powers to direct the Office of Public Works in circumstances in which planning permission is needed to provide the necessary facilities for a Border control post at Rosslare Europort. [2678/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the number of secondary school places in the Wexford town area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2603/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether a secondary school is needed in a location (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Aid (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 279. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has applied to the EU for exemptions under EU state aid rules to allow State investment in Rosslare Europort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2589/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Appeals (22 Jan 2019)

James Browne: 287. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an appeal by a person (details supplied) lodged in respect of a stamp 4 application support letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2913/19]