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Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 875. To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to the IVF plans, couples who are already engaged with private providers, and not the HSE hubs, will be offered a round of coverage by that provider (the same private provider who would be in place through a HSE referral), assuming there is no 'claim back' system in place. [40906/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Burke: 943. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review extending the access to a new treatment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40028/23]

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: We are not part of Frontex. That is an external border.

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: It is part of the European Union, but each country has its own agreement with Frontex and it is with regard to external borders. I am not aware of funding we are providing to it but I will check that point.

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I might read my contribution first and then try to attack some of the questions.

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: No. I thank the Deputies for their statements and questions. I will address the issues that were discussed at the June European Council meeting. Two decades on from the Thessaloniki summit declaration, EU leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the western Balkans and stressed their need to spur reform across the region and accelerate merit-based EU accession. Regional stability,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter. He quoted from the programme for Government, Our Shared Future, with regard to the specific commitments in this area. It states: From Budget 2022 onwards, in the event that incomes are again rising as the economy recovers, credits and bands will be index linked to earnings. This will be done to prevent an increase in the real...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thought they were here; my apologies.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: The Senator made very valid points about how the budget should be framed. It is critical for workers who are doing additional hours or overtime that they do not lose money in their net pay because of increasing taxation rates and going into a different bracket in terms of the standard rate cut-off points. The Government has to, and will, prioritise in budget 2024 people who are working and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Senator Carrigy for the opportunity to provide an update on St. Joseph’s hospital, Longford and compliment him for his advocacy with the regard to the hospital. The Government has delivered unprecedented levels of investment in our health services in recent years. There should be no doubt that investment in health has been a substantial priority for this Government. In just...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I again acknowledge the work of Senator Carrigy in this area going back to his work with the former Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, in securing that location for this project. I will raise the issue of the minor injury clinic with the Minister for Health and the timelines for delivering the project, which are very important for the people of Longford.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Nursing Homes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I note the Deputy's comments. I will raise the local issues with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, including advising people of the process that is in play. As already stated, the Minister of State announced €5 million for day care centres and meals on wheels. This is pertinent, important and key for the local community. I will bring the matter to her attention. As I am not a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: As I said in my response, the Department has not yet received a funding application for this particular project. Obviously, we cannot ascertain or put a figure on what needs to be done when we have not received the application from the city council. I suggest the Deputies talk to their counterparts in Cork City Council and get that application into the Department.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Nursing Homes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that I am not a Minister of State in that Department. Therefore, it is very difficult for me to come into this Chamber and depart from a script when I am not over the issue. I would appreciate if we could be fair on the issue. On behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people, I assure Deputy Connolly that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: It is critical the Government supports older people to live independently in their community. I will convey to the Minister the queries the Deputy raised regarding measures in respect of the local authority. It is important we keep pace with housing delivery because it is critical for our communities, as can be seen in all our communities, where we as a Government can point to housing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter and am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the issue of housing conditions in Noonan’s Road in Cork’s inner city. The Government and the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage are committed to ensuring tenants in social housing are provided with adequate housing that meets the standards most recently laid...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Strategic Infrastructure (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy for his response and commitment to the sector. The Deputy is very passionate about it and I will raise with the Minister the Deputy's comments, which are on the record of the Dáil. This all-Ireland strategic rail review is being conducted on an all-island basis in full co-operation with our colleagues in the Northern Ireland Executive and at official level in the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: Under Housing for All, the Government will deliver 47,600 new build social homes and 3,500 social homes through long-term leasing in the period 2022 to 2026. Our clear focus is to increase the stock of social housing through new build projects delivered by local authorities and approved housing bodies. In light of the number of landlords exiting the market this year, the Government has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Strategic Infrastructure (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Éamon Ryan, I thank Deputy Cannon for the opportunity to address this issue and to provide the House with an update on the future all-island strategic rail review. As the Deputy is aware, the Department of Transport, in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, has commissioned the all-island strategic rail...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the deferral of the introduction of the concrete levy given the current construction inflation and the additional burden the levy will place on all construction projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/23]