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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: I am asking two questions and Mr. Breslin can answer them both. There is an odd reference in the November 2016 board minutes that the board was advised that invoices for the public information advertorials had been queried by the HSE but the board paid on re-submission. The minutes stated that the advertorials had been placed following the ministerial briefing request for the board to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: We need to know why the only ministerial reference I can see in the 2016 and 2017 board minutes concerned communications.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: That is actually in the minutes. We need clarity. What was that about? Why were communications involved? What did Mr. Woods say he would square off around resolving the matter afterwards when he was questioned by the HSE?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: November 2016.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: I was going to respond. I had a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion
Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Others got leeway as well. Mr. Woods is going to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: I will be brief. Comprehensive presentations were given by Senators Kelleher and Black and the witnesses, whose expertise is welcome. I support this legislation. Deputy Clare Daly might have wanted it to go further, but any mechanism to narrow discretion and provide impetus and hope for people is important. Money messages are being used to prevent many Bills from proceeding. Someone...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: I have difficulties with that too. Perhaps it is time to challenge the legal basis for this. There are issues with the memorandum of understanding and the interpretation agreed by the Government and Oireachtas via the Ceann Comhairle which need to be addressed. I wish the Senators well with the Bill, which I support. It is unfortunate that we are discussing a technical device that should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes, it is outrageous. I have nothing to add other than to express my disgust at what we have seen in respect of this legislation. We are regularly criticised by the Government for not agreeing to certain amendments to legislation but here we have the Government technically blocking genuine Bills that do not fall within the remit of the constitutional article. Perhaps a legal challenge to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Government will always impose its position by linking legislation to a money message. The issue is with the interpretation of the Standing Order and the Constitution by the Bills Office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Government will always try to avoid advancing or progressing Opposition Bills. We know that from the past three years. The issue is the interpretation of the Bills Office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Is it not the case that the decision is taken after Second Stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Bills Office will make a call on the issue before a Bill can be discussed on Committee Stage.

European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Ireland has a proud tradition of peacekeeping and the motion allows us to further develop our role as a nation committed to promoting peace and understanding across Europe and further afield. It is equally important that the men and women of our Defence Forces have access to the very best in training, expertise and modern technology so that they are properly equipped in their duties. Our...

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Motion (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Fianna Fáil will be supporting the proposals to ratify the status of force agreement that will facilitate the participation of Ireland in the EU battle groups. When I last was in the House speaking about this matter a few weeks ago, I set out our reasons and rationale for supporting this. It will provide the immunities, privileges and process for the joint co-operation that, as I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 72. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the relocation of the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital. [5249/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the report being compiled by the NCSE regarding the provision of a special autism school for the Dublin 15 area; when the report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5148/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school traffic warden will be appointed for adjoining schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5534/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 575. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the existing level crossings in the Dublin 15 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5610/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (31 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Reserve Defence Forces by rank and unit at 31 December 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/19]