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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (24 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 310. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda retirements from each Garda station in County Louth in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18087/18]

Plastic and Packaging Pollution: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: A sperm whale washed up off the coast of Spain in February this year. Biologists who recently carried out an autopsy discovered plastic bags, a jerrycan, several pieces of rope and net, and even a 5 litre drum. The volume of human trash in the whale weighed 30 kg or 66 lb. The experts confirmed that the plastic killed the whale. It could not digest it and died due to a blockage. The case...

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I refer to the commitment in the programme for Government to review the school curriculum at primary and second level and the promised legislation on a parents and students charter. There was an interesting debate in the House yesterday evening on relationships and sexuality education, RSE. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, gave a commitment that the National...

Other Questions: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Will the Minister categorically state to the House that any proposed changes that may be in the pipeline will not impact on the stated outcomes of any previous strategy? We committed to a reduction in mortality of up to 30%, a reduction in cardiac events, to cut cardiac readmissions by almost one third and, of course, most importantly, to improve the health and quality of life of our...

Other Questions: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 6. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reconfigure cardiovascular services in County Louth and the north-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17085/18]

Other Questions: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The question raises the proposed reconfiguration of cardiovascular services in County Louth and the north-east region but could equally be applied to the 33 units providing cardiovascular services across the country. It is my understanding the advisory group was convened to devise a new clinical model of care for the provision of cardiovascular rehabilitation settings in Ireland, and that...

Other Questions: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: It is almost 20 years since the Building Healthier Hearts cardiovascular strategy was adopted by the Department of Health to deliver a standard of care to patients of cardiovascular disease in terms of both prevention and treatment. The strategy clearly states that every hospital treating heart disease should provide cardiac rehabilitation, which was one of the six strands of care identified...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: From the Rural Independent Group, I call Deputies Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae and Mattie McGrath, who are sharing 20 minutes.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2018)

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Provision of Objective Sex Education Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I agree with Deputy Thomas Byrne. While I do not favour a legislative approach to this, I would like immediate action not only on the issue of sexual education but also on the many issues confronting everyone in a changing school environment. At one of my first informal meetings with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs I spoke about the need for specific curriculum time both at...

Provision of Objective Sex Education Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I will deal with that issue shortly. The Oireachtas has always left it to the NCCA. I have spoken to many youth groups and local authority representatives, North and South, and I made a speech at a recent post-primary student conference in Newry, which was attended by other Members. They highlighted the discretionary time available at both primary and second level. Learning for life is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (18 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 164. To ask the Minister for Health if arrangements will be made to reopen the Civil Registration Office in Dundalk, County Louth; his views on whether it is unacceptable for persons in the north of the county to have to travel over 60 km to access this service now located in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16936/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 169. To ask the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre reimbursement scheme will be extended to all persons with type 1 diabetes; if not, the reason for excluding older persons from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16958/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (18 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 233. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if arrangements have been made to find alternative accommodation in Dunleer, County Louth for the community welfare clinic in view of the recent closure of the social welfare office in Dunleer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16929/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda station in County Louth in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16571/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 470. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a training scheme for teachers at both primary and secondary levels in the use of emergency medicines such as EpiPens and Salbutamol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16647/18]

Report on Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I speak to acknowledge the work of the committee and its members and to welcome the contents of the report. Others have alluded to the fact that this sector is in dire straits. This reminded me of Mark Knopfler's words: "money for nothing" but your television licence for free. There is nothing free in this world but I was amazed to hear the figure to which the Minister referred. I think...

Affordable Housing: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I came into this House to make a difference. I stand over my job as an Opposition Deputy within the context of the confidence and supply arrangement to hold the Government to account. Desperate times require desperate measures. I will try not to be repetitive or animated but I will be passionate. I believe that if we put our heads together, we can solve this problem. I have spoken many...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (28 Mar 2018)

Declan Breathnach: In respect of the issues raised by the two Deputies, I take umbrage at times when reference is made to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings despite their importance. I was glad to hear the Minister reference the Kay's Tavern bombing and the case of Seamus Ludlow because the Dundalk bombing had an impact as well. 12 o’clock Quite a number of the people we are meeting in respect of legacy...

Services for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (27 Mar 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I will share the remaining time with Deputy Moynihan. When I first came into the Dáil, I had a long conversation with the Ceann Comhairle prior to his taking up his position that this Dáil should champion disability. I know that the Ceann Comhairle has made many efforts in regard to mental health in many forums in the last two years, and has sought...