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Questions on Promised Legislation (18 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: I must be the third man on this side of the House. The programme for Government contains a commitment to keep people in their own homes for as long as possible. In that regard, I note that the disabled person's grants scheme, while very welcome in all counties, is completely oversubscribed. In my county alone in the priority 1 category, many people have been refused the grant owing to...

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: I have not come into the House to be repetitive. My colleagues, led by Deputy Michael McGrath, have clearly highlighted the crippling effect of rising home, motor and business insurance costs, together with the undermining of our competitiveness. I wish to refer specifically to the undue pressure placed on community groups and the voluntary officer boards associated with them. Most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (17 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 96. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 of 4 April 2017, the number of those fines imposed that specifically relate to smuggling or selling illicit cigarettes, fuel and alcohol; the number of attachment orders imposed; the number of persons sent to prison for non-payment; and the number of those fines paid. [23490/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (17 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if further discussions between the stakeholders regarding the Narrow Water Bridge project have taken place as was alluded to in a report of the North-South Ministerial Council in November 2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23395/17]

Equal Participation in Schools Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: I acknowledge the enormous work of all religious orders, priests, nuns and brothers. Without their support over the years in finance and time this country would be at a huge loss educationally. If they were to pull out entirely, the Department of Education and Skills would not be able to educate the young, particularly at primary level. I also acknowledge the great work of lay people on...

Topical Issue Debate: Passport Applications (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister for his response. We can deal with the semantics of whether the turnaround time is ten, 15 or 16 days but, unfortunately, the reality is that it is not working for those who are in the situation I outlined. I am not criticising staff in that regard. Nobody, including the Department, should not be allowed push any of the days outward and if there are delays beyond 15 or...

Topical Issue Debate: Passport Applications (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this Topical Issue. I also thank the Minister and I am pleased to see him in attendance. I compliment his Department and officials in terms of my dealings with them on many matters. We may have express buses and express trains but we certainly do not have an express passport application process in the Department. It is a huge...

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: With respect to payments due to the agricultural sector, it is totally unacceptable that where some slight misinformation appears on a application for a farm payment the computers in the Department spit out the form into a corner, such files are being left there and nobody is handling them on a manual basis. I have been informed by senior officials in the Department that this is what is...

Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: We have a Charter for the Rights for Farmers and it is unfair that the grants that people are due are going towards paying bank interest. That is unacceptable and we need to get to the bottom of it.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Cases Data (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 474. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of expenditure on litigation claims against his Department and the HSE in each of the years 2011 to 2016, inclusive, and to date in 2017; the number of claims awarded in court and settled out of court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23218/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Health Insurance Claims (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 475. To ask the Minister for Health the body which is the insurer for the HSE; the amount of premium paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23219/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (16 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 559. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the sports capital grant awards will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23220/17]

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: My party leader addressed the macro issues of Brexit's impact on the European project and our party spokesperson, Deputy Donnelly, focused on the matter of trade and the difficulties and opportunities therein, so I will focus on the difficulties for the Border from a North-South perspective. Rudderless leadership and squabbling over cash for ash and the Irish language north of the Border...

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: When one hits the outskirts of Dublin on the M1 at 6 a.m., it is clear that the queues of commuters trying to access work in the city grow longer every day. The mixture of container freight is causing untold delays for those trying to get to work and school. Dundalk to Dublin off-peak can be achieved in one hour, but at rush hour it can take two and a half hours. That often means that...

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: It is a long way to Tipperary.

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: The programme for Government includes a commitment to reduce carbon emissions, particularly in respect of diesel. Will the Ministers for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Finance carry out an urgent review of variations in diesel prices at the pumps, which, despite the same company supplying the fuel, can be as much as €10 per fill? There is also a concern, which is not related to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Screening Service (9 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 483. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that testing for Lyme disease here uses the inaccurate standardised test called ELISA, which is at best 35% accurate thereby resulting in missed diagnosis; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that German and other EU laboratories are using a more accurate test which cost the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (9 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 498. To ask the Minister for Health the number of schools and sports clubs that have registered with the Health Products Regulatory Authority to administer salbutamol in emergency situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22058/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (9 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: 563. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a matter regarding an outstanding TAMS II payment; when a person (details supplied) will receive the payment; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that delays in TAMS payments are causing severe financial difficulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Declan Breathnach: Is that agreed? Agreed.