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An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I call Deputy Cowen who will be sharing his time with Deputies Marc MacSharry and Thomas Byrne.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Health (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 80. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the medical and psychological interventions and supports that have been provided to a person (details supplied) since the person was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and remanded to prison; if she will liaise with the Department of Health to urgently provide the person with necessary psychiatric medical intervention; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out his views on the situation whereby self-employed persons are unable to avail of trans-border workers relief; if his attention has been drawn to the impact this is having on self-employed persons; his plans to address this unequal situation; if he has discussed this matter with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 306. To ask the Minister for Health the medical and psychological interventions and supports that have been provided to a person (details supplied) since the person was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and remanded to prison; if his Department will liaise with the Department of Justice and Equality to urgently provide the person with necessary psychiatric medical intervention; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Tax Code (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 491. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the unfair situation whereby self employed persons are unable to avail of trans-border workers relief; her proposals to address this unequal situation; if she has discussed this matter with the Minister for Finance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33314/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (2 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 428. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend to heavy goods vehicles and trucks the 10% discount on tolls given to cars on pre-payment for trips in multiples of 20 or more; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this discount is not being allowed to heavy goods vehicles, HGVs, and trucks who electronically pre-pay and is only given to them if they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (25 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 401. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to address the deficit in staffing requirements in nursing, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other disciplines using the extra funding announced in the budget; if he will consider a possible sponsorship scheme whereby graduates would guarantee to work in the public service in return for college fees or training; if his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK EU Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Both of their organisations are important, particularly in the Border region. I compliment Ms Ruth Taillon, who is not here, and her predecessor, Andy Pollack, on what he has done in looking at issues right along the Border. I will not focus today on the issue of a hard or soft border but on the financial implications and employment issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK EU Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I would make a final comment. It is imperative that an early commitment be requested, through this committee, of both the Chancellor of the Exchequer and our Government that this would be resolved. Dr. Soares referred to the continuity of the services these organisations deliver in their communities, but that will all be for naught unless there is a clear path as to how these groupings can...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: He would not know.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times (18 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 77. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that 1,805 persons are waiting more than 12 months for an outpatient appointment in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30673/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (13 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if it is illegal for general practitioners to charge medical card holders a €15 fee for blood tests as is the situation with a practice (details supplied); if such persons who have been charged for this service are entitled to a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30042/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (11 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 606. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to sign the 42 tonnes derogation on vehicle weights for five axle articulated vehicles into legislation in line with France and other countries; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the restriction to 39 tonnes for these vehicles has resulted in an 8% drop in productivity for these vehicles; if he will make...

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly divisions on this Thursday, 6 October 2016.

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I call the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Regina Doherty, who is sharing time with the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Corcoran Kennedy, and Deputy Neville.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The current commercial rate base is totally archaic and outdated and is becoming a daily burden on the commercial sector nationwide. The Taoiseach has indicated that the heads of the rates Bill are expected. When can Members expect them? In my view and that of most people, it is time to have a full review to create a scenario in which the rate should be self-assessed and based on an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I was delighted to hear the Minister of State's presentation. As a substitute, I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Without taking from all of the other issues on the agenda, I want to focus on Brexit and its implications for these islands and the European project. As a Deputy who represent the Border constituency of Louth, I want to focus on the...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: We were promised that an independent reporting commission Bill would be brought before the House for pre-legislative scrutiny. When can we expect it? It must be dealt with from a northern and southern Ireland perspective.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (4 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider increasing funding to third level institutions to bring it back in line with 2009-2010 levels; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that third level institutions are severely underfunded according to the Cassells report published in July 2016; if there are measures planned to address this underfunding issue; and if...

Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (29 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: On a point of order, the Deputy is not correct. As a former member of Louth County Council, I know every effort is being made to accommodate those families. There are huge difficulties there.