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Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: Yes. It then goes to the Oireachtas subsequently.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: The committee has the power to do so. I understand that, in some instances, they do so and, in others, they do not. The power is there. This is the point I am making. It is the choice of the membership of the committee not to do so.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I cannot absolutely give that commitment, unfortunately, because I am very careful about the political commitments I give. I know with regard to stamping by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel that the approval process has to be agreed. For some of these instruments, there can be very tight timelines. I do not want to make a commitment that I do not have the power to stand over or...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: As I said, the provision is there for it to happen at the sectoral committees. I want to be very clear. I will not make a political commitment that I cannot stand over and that I do not have the authority to stand over. Much of this is beyond my control, unfortunately. I will work to assist the committee in any way I can in the adjudication and doing a deep dive into these statutory...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Senator for her positive comments on our event today, which I believe was very worthwhile. We absolutely have a lot of work to do. We have an implementation advisory group that looks at all the EU cases currently before us. We are working very hard on that transposition target. We did achieve it before, which gives me hope that we have the capacity to do so again, but it takes...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I will reiterate what the Cathaoirleach has said and acknowledge the contribution of Senator Joe O'Reilly on the European stage, his work at the Council of Europe, which is highly recognised throughout Europe, the contacts he has made and the way he represents our country with distinction. With regard to what he and Senator Ruane have said regarding ECJ cases, we have absolutely no issue...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the District Heating Steering Group has reported to him regarding the sustainability of wood pellet stoves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what public transport strategies are in place to facilitate disabled wheelchair users in regional towns to allow them access essential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32809/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 413. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what plans the Government has in relation to a potential ban of advertising for gaming, lottos, competitions and so on. [32121/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 578. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider the costs of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections to be covered by the HSE (details supplied). [32160/23]

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach and committee for the invitation to attend and address them. I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his appointment. I know he will put his experience in the Oireachtas to good use. When I was recently at the Prespa Forum in North Macedonia, there was huge gratitude for his presentation at the Organization for Security and Co-operation Europe, OSCE, during which he...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I am happy to assist in this process. I want to accurately reflect the record. It is not true to say there is no oversight of secondary legislation at present. That is provided for in the sectoral committees. I want to be very clear on this. To make a statement that there is transposition with no Oireachtas oversight is totally inaccurate. We need to focus on what this committee can do,...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and the Deputies for their statements. I will focus my remarks on the EU Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, CELAC, Kosovo, Tunisia and Cyprus. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, CELAC, is a regional organisation with 33 member states. The EU-CELAC summit is planned for 17 and 18 July and will be the first meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: 105. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will advise on a payment for a person (details supplied). [31565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: 309. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans to provide specialised Parkinson's nurse specialists into the communities to work alongside community nurses. [30322/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (21 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if art is a core subject for secondary schools, or if it is based on numbers. [29907/23]

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: I acknowledge the Senators’ comments in regard to our Civil Defence volunteers, who are the first responders at many events in our community and do tremendous work. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular, we saw the exceptional work they carried out during that period. It is a time that really hit hard among volunteers because training was not happening at that time. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: 726. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update and dateline as to when the new GP only thresholds will be increased (details supplied). [29789/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (13 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: 157. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on a foreign birth register application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28059/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (13 Jun 2023)

Peter Burke: 567. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her projected figures for secondary school places for Mullingar, County Westmeath, for September 2023; the figures for applications for these places; the contingency plans in place to accommodate all students who need a place in 1st year in September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27869/23]