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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Delays (9 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied that a person (details supplied) in County Wexford whose appeal for a carer’s allowance was allowed in August 2018 must wait three to four months until their payment is issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41035/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Oct 2018)

James Browne: Page 54 of the programme for Government refers to the expansion of the role of pharmacists. The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, PSI, recently approved rules significantly restricting the roles of pharmacists' assistants. This puts their livelihoods at very real risk and jeopardises the provision of pharmacy services, especially in rural areas and for sole traders. The vast majority...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (3 Oct 2018)

James Browne: On a similar issue, will the Minister of State address the conditions under which the Defence Forces operate, particularly with regard to mental health services and psychiatric support?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medical Services (3 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 53. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the supports provided for members of the Defence Forces who undergo traumatic experiences while serving on UN mandated missions. [39908/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (3 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that a person (details supplied) who had obtained mortgage approval and was subsequently refused life assurance from four life assurance providers here due to a mental health condition from which they recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40326/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (3 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 210. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding new rules that will affect a group of health workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40284/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that when a person's driving ban expires the person's driver licence is only posted on the day the ban is officially ended and consequently the ban is de facto extended by the length of time it takes for the licence to arrive in the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40328/18]

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: This Bill highlights a further example of Fianna Fáil trying to tackle rising insurance premiums. I commend my party colleague, Deputy Kelleher, on his work in this area. For the past several years, premiums for motor, public liability, house and health insurance have all risen. I have dealt with many small businesses in Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford where insurance costs...

Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second Stage (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: Fianna Fáil will support this Bill, which is, in effect, emergency legislation. It enhances patient's rights by strengthening the human rights aspects of the lawful basis for detaining in psychiatric units those patients with mental health illnesses. In May of this year, the Court of Appeal found that certain laws governing the detention of people in psychiatric units were...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 105. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for commemorating the War of Independence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39407/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 342. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with a mental health or intellectual disability diagnosis who are awaiting an appointment for more than three, six, nine, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, respectively, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39460/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the number of approved consultant audiologists in County Wexford; the number in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39514/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 386. To ask the Minister for Health the building projects approved by county; the amount of funding provided to date for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39654/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 416. To ask the Minister for Health the mental health nurse vacancies by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39852/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 436. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an application by a person (details supplied) for the treatment abroad scheme was not approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39954/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a multidisciplinary approach was not adopted in respect of the treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39955/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 592. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the need of a person (details supplied) to return to full pay following sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39559/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (2 Oct 2018)

James Browne: 650. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the owners of grasslands at a site (details supplied) will be directed in accordance with regulations 27, 28 and or 29 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, SI 477 of 2011, to examine the management of these grasslands; if this measure will be taken in order to ensure the favourable...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Sep 2018)

James Browne: I thank the Minister and I welcome this Bill, which seeks to introduce more stringent sentences for repeat sex offenders. Fianna Fáil will support the Bill. The rising rates of crimes of a sexual nature is deeply worrying for society but horrendous for victims. We know how sexual offences have become more prevalent in recent years. The Central Statistics Office noted a 10.6% increase...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Solar Energy Guidelines (27 Sep 2018)

James Browne: Local planners, An Bord Pleanála and rural communities are calling for these guidelines. How did the Minister determine that there is no need for these guidelines? Who in his Department is saying they are not required? This will have a real impact in local communities once these projects are constructed. Effectively, they are industrial projects. They take grade A arable farmland...