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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (28 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (28 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Budget 2020 was presented and voted upon a couple of weeks ago. It looked at a no-deal scenario, examined Brexit contingency and mitigation measures, and made significant funding available. We are discussing a deal scenario as opposed to a no-deal scenario and a deal is probably the best-case scenario for this State aside from reversing Brexit. Our guests are clearly outlining that these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (28 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: The withdrawal agreement will result in a border in the Irish Sea. There will be a significant impact on imports and exports to and from the North if Brexit is followed by deviations between the British and Irish markets. Will this result in a shift in the trading and economic relationships between the North and Britain and between the North and the South? How could policy responses from us...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: The Government has to answer a question like that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: That just shows the attitude of the Government-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: This time last year, the Taoiseach made a statement here regarding the impact of Revenue's review of flat rate expenses. This will affect 600,000 workers, many of whom are low paid. It covers a range of sectors. At that time, the Taoiseach said that no changes would be implemented until 1 January 2020, if at all. He told the House "I will make sure changes are politically proofed before...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (27 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 120. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if correspondence sent to him by this Deputy (details supplied) has been received; if so, when a response will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49231/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (27 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 281. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has received correspondence from Donegal County Council concerning proposals to install a sculpture on Magheraclogher Beach (details supplied) regarding the relevant foreshore considerations which such a project would entail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49171/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider waiving VAT on repair costs associated with properties affected by mica; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48685/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 175. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the CFRAMS flood mitigation works at Lifford, Castlefinn, Ballybofey and Stranorlar, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48536/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a remote area grant for a child (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48620/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 253. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of supports that are in place for businesses and community groups in the Border region to prepare for the impact of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48537/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 260. To ask the Minister for Health the treatment and community support services available to lymphedema patients in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48542/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 262. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be considered for an earlier appointment in Letterkenny University Hospital outpatient clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48549/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 275. To ask the Minister for Health the detailed design plans with respect to the upgrading of St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48625/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 276. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the plans to extend the dementia unit at St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48626/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 277. To ask the Minister for Health the status of plans for the proposed redevelopment of Lifford Community Hospital; his plans for the retention and development of existing health services based in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48627/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 278. To ask the Minister for Health if a general practitioner can retrospectively sign a referral letter for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal wishing to avail of reimbursement for a procedure provided via the cross border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48628/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 379. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend high-speed fibre broadband to a household (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48547/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 380. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend high-speed fibre broadband to a household (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48548/19]