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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: Is that agreed? Agreed. The next petition is No. P00053/24 "Register the public Right of Way on Deepwater Quay, Cobh" on behalf of Save Cobh's Right of Way. It states: Register the public Right of Way on Deepwater Quay, Cobh. That the public Right of Way over Deepwater Quay/Five Foot Way be formally registered. The right of way has been used uninterrupted and without permission for...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: Litigation is going ahead.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: It may be. To be honest, the response from the council has been fulsome. The committee recommends that the response be sent to the petitioner, but while litigation is ongoing, our hands are probably tied. What Deputy Buckley mentioned may be a way out of it. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next petition is No. P00055/24 "Connect Eating Disorder Care and Provide a Sufficient Level of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: It is a very appropriate petition. It is disappointing to hear that the petitioner received no response after she complained through the Your Service Your Say service.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: There was a television programme about this during the week but I did not see it. It seems to have been shoved up an alleyway in an attempt to get-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: There are no pathways. Even if there was something for her daughter, changes could be made so this would not happen again.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: I can confirm, having represented a family in these circumstances, that the gaps in the system are significant. When you try to change them, you are bounced from one place to another, which is very disappointing and heartbreaking for families. We will see what happens. Is it agreed that we will publish them and wait for responses to come back?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: The next petition is No. P00056/24, "A Review of Business Improvement District Scheme", from the Restaurants Association of Ireland. It states: I am writing to you today in my capacity as CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) which has a large number of restaurants, café, gastropubs and other food-led businesses that are members of the representative body in Dublin city....

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: Yes, the Deputy is right. It must be with Dublin City Council. There does not seem to have been any formal process initiated between them.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: Before we get more involved, there needs to be discussions between the petitioner and Dublin City Council with regard to this. Is that agreed?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: The next petition is No. P00057/24, “Stop Dublin Airport illegally routing flights over Ratoath and Ashbourne", from Mr. Eoin Keary. It states: A petition was started due to the continuous noise pollution over Ratoath since August 2023 by Dublin Airport. Ratoath suffers from continuous noise pollution as a result on a route followed by aircraft directly over the town. The...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: It is a timely petition in light of the current issues regarding overall airport capacity and the extra flights. I agree with Deputy Buckley. We need more detail about what is involved in the review that is taking place. We can make some sort of judgment on what type of consultation is involved between the petitioner and the DAA. If everyone is happy, is that agreed?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: Agreed. That concludes our consideration of public petitions this afternoon. I invite members of the public to submit petitions via our online portal which is available at petitions.oireachtas.ie. A petition may be addressed to the Oireachtas on a matter of general public concern or interest or an issue of public policy. Next on the agenda is any other business. Do members have any...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: On behalf of the committee, I thank the secretariat again for all the work it does for us on a daily and weekly basis. It makes our job very easy. I thank all of the staff.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: 159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the submissions to the All-Island Strategic Rail Review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42229/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: 286. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage and provide assistance to an organisation (details supplied) with regard to any remedial works needed; if he is aware that the withholding of annual grant funding will put its ability to operate at risk due to the considerable overheads incurred by operations of this nature; and if he will make a statement on the...

Finance Bill 2024: Second Stage (16 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: Sinn Féin's approach to the budget was one that had fairness at its heart. Our proposals sought to provide for people based on need at a time when they are hardest hit by the increased cost of living. This is why, unlike the Government's focus on enabling the better off to benefit from additional tax reliefs, we focused on those who need the most assistance and on providing for them....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: I want to raise the issue of the Rock of Cashel, in my town. It attracts just under 400,000 visitors every year, but locals and tourists have complained about foliage, weeds and so on growing at a height which are not accessible from ground level. This vegetation can be seen from a distance and takes from the look of the site. We hope to get it on the list of UNESCO sites in the next...

VAT Rate for Hospitality Sector: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter. A number of catering businesses in my constituency have fallen victim to the high cost of doing business that has been prevalent in recent years. Each loss is a blow to the business owners, employees, their families and other businesses that trade with the business that closes. The loss of these businesses impacts on the local economy and...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Oct 2024)

Martin Browne: I also commend Deputy Tully on bringing this motion before the House. The need to deliver rights-based services and supports for people has never been more pressing due to the Government announcing €336 million in additional funding for disability services. As €290 million of that was for existing levels of service, this left just €46 million for new development...