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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Government's position on this has been outlined by the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, on numerous occasions. While the Government is and continues to be very supportive of CE schemes, those employed on the CE schemes are not employed by the State even though State funds many of them and consequently there is a contractual difference between somebody working on a CE scheme and somebody...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy knows west Cork well, as do I, but anybody who would suggest that places like west Cork in rural Ireland - or that rural Ireland - are being abandoned by the Government simply is not looking at the facts. We are investing in rural communities right across the country and we will continue to do that. We have for the first time a medium-term plan for this country to move away from...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Government made a commitment that we would include student accommodation within the remit of rent pressure zones, which I believe will impact positively in this area.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The assisted human reproductive Bill I understand is still undergoing prelegislative scrutiny, so we are anxious to move that forward as soon as we can.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I will have to come back to the Deputy on that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: This is a very real issue and I know the Minister for Justice and Equality is aware of it. My understanding is that he has plans to introduce a dedicated family court. I can get a more detailed response for the Deputy on that but that is certainly my understanding of his intention.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy should be careful with what he says in this House. An Post is not trading recklessly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: An Post has managed to agree a reform programme with postmasters in order to ensure An Post does not have to trade recklessly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Minister, Deputy Bruton, has answered the question the Deputy asked him last week. He made it very clear that he has to operate within the law. There are decisions that management in An Post need to take and there are decisions that Ministers need to take; there should not be crossover.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I am glad the Deputy has raised the issue with the Minister, Deputy McHugh, because this is obviously his responsibility. I hope he gave her a detailed response to her question. I am not familiar with the individual project concerned.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I understand. That is the responsibility of the Minister for Education and Skills. I will make sure he is aware of it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: That report has not come to Cabinet, but we are expecting it shortly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: There is very clear legislation in this area outlining the responsibility of the State and Departments in providing a response to protected disclosures. To make an accusation that may or may not be true - I do not know - without any evidence to back it up-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: It is impossible for me to respond to something like that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I reinforce what the Deputy said about the report being outdated as it has been superseded in many ways by the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: When one looks at the detail of the report of the Commission of the Future of Policing and the new personnel in place to deliver on it, it is a very serious piece of work. Of course, we will be judged on it. With a new Commissioner in place and a very clear reform agenda as a result of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, the Deputy will see fundamental change and reform for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: With respect, I cannot commit the Minister for Health to arranging a meeting. Certainly, I will pass on the request, of which I am sure he is aware already.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for his very reasonable approach to this issue. It is true to say that South Tipperary General Hospital has been under pressure, as have other hospitals, through the winter. Looking at the national picture, it is true to say that the trolley count through the winter months this year was about 13% less than last year and the lowest for the past five years. That being...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: Under the capacity programme for 2019, which has been agreed, provision is made for increases in capacity. As set out in the national service plan for 2019, 78 additional beds are planned for quarter one of this year, including a 40-bed modular build in South Tipperary General Hospital, which the Deputy referred to. The plan also refers to other hospitals. Funding has been provided in the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Coveney: The Government is stepping up in this area. The Bill the Deputy referred to is in the Seanad. A conversation is happening between the Department and the Commissioner on a specific Garda fraud unit to respond to the concerns the Deputy has raised. I know that Deputy Michael McGrath only yesterday introduced new legislation which will go to Second Stage soon. We will look at the merits of...