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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I thank Karen and all of her committee colleagues for all they do for us every month.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: The committee is adjourned until Wednesday, 29 November at 11 a.m.

Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: The need for collective bargaining has never been greater given the various factors that are contributing to the rise of insolvencies. We have seen the challenges that have been posed by Brexit and the pandemic. The hike in energy costs as part of overall inflation, due in part to the war in Ukraine, has brought pressure to bear on companies across the country and, by extension, workers. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to participate. I welcome the witnesses. Our committee has met them on several occasions. The first thing that jumped out at us was the figure that 11 million people a year worldwide die from something that is preventable. We thought after speaking to Mr. Staunton that we might get legislation similar to that in New York. We have asked the...

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: International humanitarian law is not being defended as long as countries watch while war crimes and crimes against humanity are perpetrated against the people of Gaza. Today, 170 bodies, including those of newborns, are being buried in a mass grave near Al-Shifa Hospital after vital hospital equipment failed due to bombardment and power cuts, bringing the death toll to over 11,000 people,...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I also thank the commission for this report and I welcome to opportunity to discuss the Bill. Representative politics as we have in this country should enable representation with a diversity of views inherent in a properly functioning democracy. I welcome the report and the legislation. I acknowledge the commission's independence and the fact that it had the difficult task of working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the delay in announcing the preferred route for the upgrade of the N24; his views on the impact this will have for those along the route corridor whose lands and projects are uncertain as long as the decision remains unknown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49597/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 472. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of people currently in the direct provision system; to list the type of accommodation IPAs are being housed in; the length of time spent by IPAs in these accommodation types; to provide those figures in increments of three months and based on accommodation types; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 525. To ask the Minister for Health what plans his Department has to increase GP capacity in Tipperary, as many people are unable to get a GP to take them on in Tipperary due to a lack of capacity. [49659/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 526. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department currently measures the number of people unable to access GP services in their area; and if so, if he will provide the figures, in tabular form. [49660/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 16. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carry-over and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to Tipperary University Hospital for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49064/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I thank an tAire for taking the question. Before I start, I also congratulate Deputy Troy on the new arrival. The fun starts now for him. I raise this question in light of the fact that €708 million in funding has been allocated for existing levels of service in 2024. That is less than half the shortfall identified for 2023, and that is even before covering other pressures in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I appreciate that work is going ahead there and that there is funding there. It is, however, beyond unacceptable, at a time the pressure on all our hospitals is at its greatest, that the hospital is now faced with tightening its belt even further, with the added complication of it being unsure precisely what the impacts of the cuts will be. The year began with a total of 2,467 scheduled...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I am confident that the management will do all it can to maintain the existing levels of service there. It is committed to advocating for the community locally and for the service demands to meet people's needs. We need, however, to hear the same commitment come back from the Government on this. The Minister mentioned primary care centres. I have brought up several times here, as we have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I will make one last point about home care. I have a situation in Carrick-on-Suir involving a family, a man and a wife, depending on their neighbour for home care. She has applied since May and cannot even get an answer back as to whether or not that family can have home care. If I give the Minister the details, will he look into it for us? That family is depending on a neighbour who is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 52. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to the Nenagh medical assessment unit for 2024 to increase capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49065/23]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: On 25 October, when pre-European Council meeting statements were being discussed, the Taoiseach noted that the death toll in Gaza at the time was 5,000. The government of Israel has been moving quickly since then and attacking the Gaza Strip at such a rate that the number of deaths as a result of the bombardment of Gaza is now in excess of 10,000. It is precisely because of this rapid...

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: I thank the Labour Party for bringing the motion to the House. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the work done and the challenges faced by our home care and home support workers in the face of a Government that speaks about the importance of community care but fails to invest in the way it should. The Government's underfunding of the health service has been met with dismay by service...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (7 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 596. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the impact that the slow progress being made in the taking in charge of housing estates is having upon the environment in situations whereby the developer-provided infrastructure, including wastewater treatment plants, are malfunctioning; if his Department has communicated with the Department of Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (7 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 975. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has any plans to provide alternative appointments for children whose physiotherapy appointments in Cashel have been cancelled due to staffing issues; if additional staff cannot be provided in Cashel, if the HSE will be able to temporarily provide appointments in neighbouring areas until the...