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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: The parliamentary reply we got a month and a half ago-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: We have had this discussion on numerous occasions in recent months. I want answers from the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, this evening because a public meeting is being held in Cashel tomorrow night. The public of the town and the staff in St. Patrick's Hospital deserve answers at this stage. Public representatives belonging to the party of the Minister of State and other Government...

Support for Household Energy Bills: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: The Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform is quoted this week as saying that in light of a mere 0.2% fall in food inflation, the Government will be monitoring any signs that any part of our economy may be benefiting from inflation. Is he serious in his comments? Has he failed to witness the disparity between costs and profits posted recently? I am...

Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023: Second Stage (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: We are facing a range of challenges, one of which is that our housing stock is limited and homelessness is at an all-time high. There is a need to increase stock safely and effectively. Construction has never been as important as it is now. Therefore, we must ensure that, during an increased demand for house building, no chances are taken with safety or competence. Developing criteria...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biomethane Renewable Gas: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: I thank the Cathaoirleach, and the witnesses for coming. I want to come back to the public buy-in as well. As Deputy Kerrane said, a lot of projects fall because communities have a fear. I cannot believe that it is just because of the smell and the noise. The witnesses have said that some communities have bought in to these and in others there have been concerns. Where they have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biomethane Renewable Gas: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: What is the outlook for the development of community heating projects based on this technology?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biomethane Renewable Gas: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: I have three specific questions for the different groups. The Irish Bioenergy Association says it believes the biometric sector is only at a starting point. The association has a road map for development with six points, one of which is that "a fair return is required along the supply chain for all stakeholders". Who is likely to fall foul of the supply chain or be left behind?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biomethane Renewable Gas: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: Okay. The RGFI is part of the national co-ordination body for the biomethane that consists of AD operators, community organisations, farmers, shippers, the industrial consumers and the food and transport sectors. The forum is also a member of the board of the European Biogas Association, EBA. What have we learned from the European experience about the challenges we will face as we go forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biomethane Renewable Gas: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: Yes. Will GNI give me an update on the Mitchelstown plant and what has been learned so far with the development there?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 344. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for Carlow disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline in tabular form; the current caseload numbers for this team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20319/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 348. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Kilkenny children’s disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; the current caseload numbers for this team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20412/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 349. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Thomastown children’s disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; the current caseload numbers for this team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20413/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 350. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Clonmel children’s disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; the current caseload numbers for this team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20414/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 351. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Cashel children’s disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; the current caseload numbers for this team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20415/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 374. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Carlow disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline; the current caseload numbers for this team, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20777/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 375. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Enniscorthy children's disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline; the current caseload numbers for this team, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20778/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 376. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of WTE allocations for the Wexford children's disability network team; the number of WTE posts vacant on 1 April 2023, broken down by discipline; the current caseload numbers for this team, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20779/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 383. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the amount of money spent to date on the design and assessing the suitability of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, for the development of a community nursing unit in Cashel; if he will outline the source of financing for the proposed new greenfield site if such a site should be selected; if he will provide details...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (3 May 2023)

Martin Browne: 384. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 20 April 2023, if he will provide the reports and assessments that determined that the site of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, is not suitable for the new 60-bedded CNU and which identified challenges regarding the amount of parking space and access to the building; and if he will make a statement on the...

Final Report of the Joint Committee on International Surrogacy: Motion [Private Members] (27 Apr 2023)

Martin Browne: I also acknowledge the people in the Gallery and wish them all the best. I also acknowledge Deputy Whitmore, chair of the committee, and all of the members of the Joint Committee on International Surrogacy who compiled this report. I recognise the great lengths they went to. A total of 11 public meetings were held to examine issues arising from international surrogacy and to make the 32...