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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group: Discussion (29 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: Is Mr. O'Connor's overall fear that if the port persists down this road between 2021 and 2023, there is no guarantee that it will get back to the current volume of cruise ship business, let alone increase it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group: Discussion (29 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: Given the unanswered questions and the importance of this issue and everything that is at stake and in light of the fact that the Minister is on the board of the Dublin Port Company, I suggest that the committee write to the Minister requesting that he ask the CEO of Dublin Port to meet the action group, which is representative of all of the affected parties. I also suggest that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group: Discussion (29 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: I have to leave for another meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (28 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 253. To ask the Minister for Health when the last unannounced inspection carried out by HIQA took place at a nursing home (details supplied); the staff-patient ratio at the home; the mechanisms in place to ensure the implementation of each individual patient care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22522/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (22 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress of the public transport stakeholders' forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22052/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements he has had with the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding the matter of legislating or regulating the reckless operation of scrambler and quad bikes; and when legislation will be published to deal with the matter. [22051/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (14 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 311. To ask the Minister for Health when the last unannounced inspection carried out by HIQA at St. Mary's Hospital nursing home, Drogheda, took place; the staff-patient ratio at the hospital; the mechanisms in place to ensure the implementation of each individual patient care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20529/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: I wish to raise the ongoing feud in Drogheda under the programme for Government and crime prevention regarding ensuring more responsive and visible policing in the community, and in particular the announcement of 25 additional gardaí for the town. That is to be welcomed, however belated it is. Serious concerns arise in Drogheda on whether the 25 additional gardaí will be all new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (8 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 839. To ask the Minister for Health if promised developments of public nursing homes in Drogheda and Ardee in County Louth are progressing to plan regarding completion dates in 2021, as necessitated to retain HIQA registration; the progress of both projects; the expected timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19275/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1287. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a passport is an acceptable form of identification for national car test, NCT, centres; if not, the reason it is not accepted; and the form of identification that should be presented. [18894/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce changes to the law or regulations regarding driver licences; if he will address the matter of more than 120,000 learner permit holders who obtained their first licence between 1984 and 2016 and have never taken a driver test (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19059/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate push and motorised scooters and other similar vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19060/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 May 2019)

Imelda Munster: 1332. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce legislation or regulations to make it mandatory for motorists to have headlights on at all times while driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20043/19]

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (18 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: There was no Report Stage.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (18 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Seanad amendments Nos. 1 and 2 seek to reverse two amendments of mine which were agreed by this House on Report Stage. On Tuesday night, the Minister saw fit to have my amendments, and several other amendments, removed in the Seanad. The Government showed a total disregard for the democratic process by refusing to allow time for a proper debate. Instead, it pushed its own amendments...

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. I welcome all efforts to keep public transport on the political agenda. It is certainly not prioritised by this Government or by the Minister. A good public transport service is a cornerstone of most modern states and cities. Ireland and our cities are way behind in this regard. Our public transport systems are not up to standard and do...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: The programme for Government refers to supports for independent living for older people. So far this year, Louth County Council has dealt with 460 applications for housing adaptation grants for older people and people with disabilities. This includes 138 applications from last year which could not proceed due to a lack of Government funding. Of those 138 carried over applications, 76 were...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: When the Fine Gael-Labour Government was removing public long-stay and respite care beds from the college hospital, its excuse was that it wanted to support independent living for older people. We now have a situation in which seriously ill priority 1 applicants cannot access basics like stair lifts and wet rooms.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: Will the Government please increase the funding given the avalanche of applications? When will it do so?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Imelda Munster: It will not cover the half of it.