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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 412. To ask the Minister for Health when the HSE capital plan for 2019 will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9609/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 413. To ask the Minister for Health when additional funding (details supplied) will be allocated; if it can be allocated as an increase to core funding to support existing projects and programmes and to meet emerging needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9611/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 422. To ask the Minister for Health the programmes and projects undertaken to achieve strategic action 1.2.8 of the national drugs strategy, to improve services for young people at risk of substance misuse in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9644/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 423. To ask the Minister for Health the dates on which and the attendees of the national oversight committee established to drive the implementation of reducing harm, supporting recovery; the frequency with which the committee has met; if it has made recommendations or published progress reports regarding the implementation of the national drug and alcohol strategy since its publication in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 497. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress he has made with the relevant agencies and stakeholders to deliver the annual support of €75 for the disposal of medical incontinence wear for vulnerable persons, to help meet the average annual cost of disposing of domestic waste; when he expects this support to be implemented; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 565. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Luas park and ride facility at a location (details supplied) is due to close on 31 March 2019; if the facility can be renegotiated or an alternative park and ride facility be sought to serve passengers from Newcastle and Rathcoole that use the Fortunestown Luas red line stop; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 567. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of the national cycle policy framework; the steps and timeframe for its full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9639/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 568. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in the opening of Kishogue train station, County Dublin, which has been undertaken by the NTA; when the station will be fully open and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9646/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 569. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans, proposals and the timeframe to provide transport infrastructure to facilitate the development of a SDZ at Clonburris, County Dublin, with 8,500 homes supporting an estimated population of approximately 21,000 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9647/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Income Inequality (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 628. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she is taking to provide stronger protections for workers here to reduce inequalities in view of a new economic report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9641/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Living Wage Implementation (26 Feb 2019)

John Curran: 629. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on implementing a living wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9642/19]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: Before I commence, I remind members that if they have mobile phones, they should turn them off. The Minister and her colleagues are very welcome. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following proposal: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Convention on social security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: Our ratification process is in our hands. The UK process is not in our hands and we have to assume it will happen. The Minister made the interesting point that if the ratification is not complete payments will continue because the Minister can issue a regulation while the ratification is in process. How long can the Minister work under that regulation? Is it time specific or is it open ended?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: The point I make is that because-----

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: No. That is why having section 11 in the legislation is important.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: I know the Minister may not have enacted it but-----

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: But the Minister may need it in time to come if - God forbid - there is a general election in the UK before ratification is complete or so on.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: Is Deputy Collins happy?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: I thank the Minister and her officials for their attendance today. I also thank the Minister for her comment yesterday that she would notify those who we know to be affected. Brexit has become very real all of a sudden to a lot of people. Where there is uncertainty the Minister has a role to play with regard to the people who are known to be affected and to clarify the proactive steps she...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Message to Dáil (21 Feb 2019)

John Curran: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the proposal: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Convention on social security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...