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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Imelda Munster: Last week the Health Service Executive, HSE, made a decision to remove the X-ray room from the planned extension to the accident and emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Those plans have been in place for ten years and the X-ray room was costed and included in the tender. Medical professionals have for years been crying out because of the need for a second X-ray...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Imelda Munster: Please do. It is a very serious issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (6 Nov 2018)

Imelda Munster: 90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingency plan being put in place by him regarding the matter of reports that one third of Irish planes could be grounded by a no-deal Brexit; the engagement he has had with the European Commission, the Irish Aviation Authority and other relevant authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45647/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 Nov 2018)

Imelda Munster: 889. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the powers or actions at his disposal regarding dangerous old suburban link roads that fail considerably when compared with modern standards such as those in the design manual for urban road and streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45128/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 Nov 2018)

Imelda Munster: 918. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to carry out a road safety audit of Hillcrest Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, in view of section 5.4.1 of the design manual for urban roads and streets (details supplied). [45370/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (6 Nov 2018)

Imelda Munster: 919. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined the potential of the Air Corps being redeployed to provide helicopter support services for the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will request a business case or cost benefit analysis to examine this potential. [45371/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (25 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: 35. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to raise the VAT rate on hotel rooms; and his views on changing VAT rates in the tourism sector. [37796/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (24 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: 288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legislative provisions that apply to safeguard the safety, health and welfare of those staying in caravan and camping parks; and his views on whether this legislative framework is adequate, in particular the Fáilte Ireland approved caravan and camping parks registration and renewal of registration regulations under the Tourist...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (24 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: 289. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct Fáilte Ireland to use its powers under relevant legislation, including the Fáilte Ireland approved caravan and camping parks registration and renewal of registration Regulations under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939 to 2003, to review the regulations to strengthen the safety regulations in view of a recent...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment Administration (24 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: 322. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities are prevented or not permitted to carry out inspections of rental properties identified for HAP prior to HAP approval being granted. [44103/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (23 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: Companies cannot be allowed to run amok in this way. They must be compelled to talk to trade unions in situations such as this. The worker cannot always be the loser. Workers must be protected and the Government must provide that protection. We raised the issue of them not receiving any payment for the next 30 days to pay bills and mortgages or to put food on the table. My colleague,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (23 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: The most pressing issue is that the staff of The Authentic Food Company factory in Dundalk are in desperate circumstances in which they are to receive no pay or social welfare payment for the next month. The workers will not receive their P45s for another month. Unless immediate action is taken, they will be left high and dry for the next 30 days as we approach the Christmas period. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (23 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: 571. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some tolled roads, including the M1 and Galway bound toll, charge taxis the commercial rate while others charge taxis the lower non-commercial rate; the reason this is the case; the legislation or regulation under which this anomaly exists; his plans to bring the rates charged in line...

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: This Bill will amend the Road Traffic Act 1994. It will correct an anomaly in road traffic legislation to allow gardaí to deal with those who operate quad and scrambler bikes illegally. This is a serious problem in many urban areas. It is certainly an issue in my constituency and my town, Drogheda. It is dangerous and frightening for local residents and for those operating the...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: I am having a serious bout of déjà vu.I have been the Sinn Féin spokesperson on transport, tourism and sport since I was first elected in 2016. Every October since then, I feel I have been making the same speech. That is because, in every budget since the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, took office, almost nothing has been delivered for the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: His response is on the record.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: The Minister's response is on the record.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: When can we expect to get the new equipment?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: That is the question we asked.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Imelda Munster: I will.