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Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: On the legislation promised to facilitate continued support of the Pobal-funded network of social economy projects, the increase in the minimum wage will have a significant impact on the ability of Pobal projects to pay staff. There is no increase in the wage grant for projects funded by Pobal. I raised this matter in a parliamentary question but the reply I received stated that staffing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: Because of the turmoil this week, I only got to see the report yesterday. I do not know when it arrived, but it contains a lot of interesting and good information and I would like a little more time to digest it. Perhaps we might return as a committee to a few of the issues raised. There is a lot of information included in the appendices which needs to be scrutinised a little better. On...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: A Vision for Change: Update from Health Service Executive (30 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: The Psychiatric Nurses Association and the RCSI engaged in a detailed review. The HSE also carried out a review. What was put forward was positive. I am aware of ten areas where there are deficiencies. I would like to analyse them further and determine what is needed, such as how many high-observation beds are required. I would like a timeline within which improvements can be achieved. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Registration Authority (29 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 190. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for a map review (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50786/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (29 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 313. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50905/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: I have a few questions for Mr. Cross. Will the changes enhance the issue around regulation of insurance companies, specifically, the freedom of service insurance companies? Mr. Cross will be well aware of the issues that arose around Setanta and Enterprise Insurance. In his presentation, he mentioned enhanced consumer protection. Will it be in this specific area? What role will the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: Is there any move on the cost of liquidation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: From reading Mr. Gilvarry's submission, it seems he is not very supportive of these proposals. Do other countries share his views? What arrangement would the Department like to see?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: I thank Mr. Lardner for the presentation. In his summary I believe he has answered what I wanted to ask. It seems that the Irish funds industry would not be entirely happy with the status quo of fund regulation at a European level. What changes would the association like to see?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Review of Ireland's Corporation Tax Code: Discussion (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: I thank Mr. Coffey for bearing with us for this considerable period of time. I will be very brief in light of the time. Does the witness think that transfer pricing will lead to more revenues and, if so, how much? Will it have a behavioural impact on our multinationals?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Review of Ireland's Corporation Tax Code: Discussion (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: How quickly does the witness think this could happen? Mr. Coffey states in his summary that "given this uncertainty we can never be sure of the sources and permanency of such revenues and it would be wise that policy should be suitably cautious in terms of introducing increases in spending or permanent reductions in taxation". How fast does the witness think that could all unwind?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Review of Ireland's Corporation Tax Code: Discussion (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: What is Mr. Coffey's opinion on the setting up of a rainy day fund for such eventualities as a large loss of revenue in this volatile market? Does he see that as a good way forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Review of Ireland's Corporation Tax Code: Discussion (28 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: I thank the witness.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: In the programme for Government, with regard to climate change and flooding there is a commitment to plan for flooding that combines a short-term co-ordinated response and a section which states, "Following the unprecedented flooding in December 2015, we will review the response protocols of the State to examine if a more rapid and co-ordinated response to local incidents can be achieved."...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 384 of 7 November 2017, if he has reviewed the level of disparity in funding arrangements between the three sectors in order that relevant action can be taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49746/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 139. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to intervene to resolve the ongoing stand off between the HSE and a company (details supplied) in which 21 persons have the drug Respreeza available to them but no agreement on the way in which it will be distributed or administered in view of the inconclusive meeting on 16 November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49656/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 144. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49666/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 154. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding medical treatment for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49727/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 156. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49733/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (23 Nov 2017)

John Brassil: 181. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position on the safety of the use of a product (details supplied) as a weedkiller in view of the recent controversy in renewing its licence at European Union level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49711/17]