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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 62. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his ongoing discussions with Mr. Michel Barnier in respect of the proposed agreement between the EU and UK in terms of Brexit. [49100/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the interactions his officials have had with representatives in Stormont regarding the Irish language Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1580/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the opinion expressed by the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice regarding the ability of the United Kingdom to unilaterally revoke Article 50. [51850/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on increased preparations for a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53143/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 135. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the preparations that have been made to address difficulties arising from Brexit for the Government and citizens. [1703/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the European Commission in respect of the current developments on Brexit. [3008/19]

Report of Joint Committee on Education and Skills: Motion (24 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: I thank the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills and committee members for producing this very valuable report. When I told somebody today the report was coming before the Dáil, that person, who is on two boards of management, asked me to ask that boards of management and patrons of schools are specifically included in the training opportunities available because...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister of State is suggesting that local GPs could provide the service, and I understand this, but it is not there.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: What is the Minister of State doing to provide this earlier baseline level of service that would at least improve some of the situation? Perhaps he will share that with us.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: This is the Taoiseach's constituency. What attention do other constituencies get?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: I draw the attention of the Minister of State to the fact that there are very severe shortcomings in the child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, in the Dublin 15 area. I draw his attention to a case I sent to the Department some time ago, on which I have yet to hear a response. It is typical of what a number of parents are experiencing. The consultant psychiatrist at the child...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Any parent faced with the difficulties outlined will be very disappointed by it. Let me quote from the letter from the first parent I mentioned:The consultant psychiatrist from CAMHS Castleknock has taken extended leave some 2 months ago, with absolutely no indication of a return date. This means no kids with ADHD, some barely able to read ......

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Perhaps the Minister could clarify that. He has described it as a design and build contract. After we found out about the Tyrrelstown school issues, all of the experts told us it would be much better if there was an independent architect and design area and for the contractor to be separate. When they were wrapped up together, as was the case with Western Building Systems, it seemed to...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: This is what I want to ask the Minister. The six-acre site is a very small site. Is the Minister saying that the school will have to enter into an entirely separate agreement with the GAA? Alternatively, does the Department expect to fund any costs that might arise as a consequence of the school being able to avail of that fabulous local GAA club? They are being very generous in offering...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Services Staff (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Does the Minister agree it is extremely regrettable that in many cases, valuable people in a school such as school secretaries still must routinely go onto social welfare for the summer, Christmas and Easter holidays? They lose their income when the schools are not open. All Members, and especially those who are parents, have experience of the work school secretaries, who are largely women,...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the location and size of the site for a school (details supplied); when works will commence on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: Will the Minister confirm the size of the site acquired for the Edmund Rice college on the site of the Phoenix Park racecourse adjacent to the local GAA club, St. Brigid's? Will he confirm when work is likely to commence on the site? Has it been formally acquired? Will there be an agreement to take up the very kind offer of St. Brigid's GAA Club to share sports facilities and, perhaps,...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: First, residents and parents in the area will welcome the news that what we have known for some time has finally been confirmed and that acquisition of the site is under way. There has been massive concern both this year and last year about the lack of second level school places in Dublin 15, Castleknock and areas around Ongar. I know that the Minister was only recently appointed, but since...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: One of the most striking things about the Taoiseach's Government has been its absolutely dedicated focus on public relations and spin. The Taoiseach had to withdraw the strategic communications unit but I am not sure that his Government, overall, will withdraw from the field of public relations. We were told recently about the massive cost overruns in the national children's hospital. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Joan Burton: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the amount his Department spent on communications and advertising in 2018; the way in which this compares with the years 2011 to 2017, inclusive; and the proposed spending for 2019. [1359/19]