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Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data (13 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 423. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in State care on child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, waiting lists by county for specific periods (details supplied) in tabular form; the other mental health supports available to children in the care of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47031/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Quality (13 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 503. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on recent reports regarding emission levels from diesel vehicle imports from the United Kingdom; if these imports meet Ireland's standards on particulate and other noxious emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47029/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data (13 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 526. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in State care on waiting lists for CAMHS by county in tabular form; the number waiting up to three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12, 12 to 18 and more than 18 months, respectively; the mental health supports available to children in the care of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46955/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (13 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 609. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if legislation will be introduced to place an upper time limit on the use of family hubs or unsuitable emergency accommodation for families in view of the fact that prolonged exposure to homelessness increases a person's chance of experiencing it again in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46588/18]

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: I am glad that my old friend and colleague, Deputy Penrose, is not the barrister in court prosecuting a case against one of the companies of which I am a director. They are all community companies.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: I am delighted to be able to speak briefly to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018. It is an important Bill. Personal injury claims and insurance costs are matters that are brought up by constituents virtually every week. Recent reports show, as many Deputies have said, that the average award for whiplash is €20,000 and that such cases account for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: On behalf of my Independent colleagues, I pay tribute to Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and offer condolences to his family and friends. Mícheál's love and enthusiasm for music was infectious and he can rightly be placed alongside Seán Ó Riada, George Martin and all the other great musicians. When people saw him sitting down at the keyboard, they felt...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of dog breeding establishments by county; the number of inspections by county in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the outcome in cases of breaches of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45949/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister told us at the end of 2017 that there were almost 260 dog breeding establishments registered with various local authorities. Some 36 were registered in Limerick city and county, 35 in Cork and 28 in Wexford. The various numbers were supplied. Inspection fees amounted to €83,000. Between 2013 and 2017 four closure and 31 improvement notices were issued, but four...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: What is unusual about this is that the responsibilities are divided among three Departments - the Departments of Rural and Community Development, Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Housing, Planning and Local Government - which is very unsatisfactory. It is similar to responsibility for traffic law being divided between the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: It certainly is. We love our dogs and want to ensure dog breeders breed and rear dogs in good conditions and treat them well. The key point the Minister of State made relates to local authorities. I have the new guidelines with me and they contain some good aspirations, but will the Minister of State be able to give the local authorities additional resources when they come into force? The...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 28. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which the updated guidelines for dog breeding establishments will be enforced when they come into effect on 1 January 2019; if additional resources are being allocated for the inspection and enforcement of these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45948/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Codes of Conduct (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in establishing a banking culture board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46246/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Codes of Conduct (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce legislation to make senior bankers accountable for their banking decisions; if this legislation will contain sanctions comparable to UK financial accountability rules introduced in 2013 and 2016; if not, if the legislation will contain criminal sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46247/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Issues (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 41. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the proposed introduction of an EU wide digital tax; the estimated annual impact of such a tax on State finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46256/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Central Bank (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance his strategy and views on the impact on Ireland of the cessation of asset purchases by the European Central Bank and winding down of the quantitative easing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46257/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Sector (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of block chain technology on the financial services industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46258/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: White Collar Crime (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the recent Law Reform Commission report, Regulatory Powers and Corporate Offenders; his plans for same; the timeframe to introduce necessary legislation and to implement the key recommendations of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46252/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: White Collar Crime (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a corporate crime agency; his further plans to resource the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in order to pursue corporate crime and fraud and to work closely with the proposed new agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46253/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: White Collar Crime (8 Nov 2018)

Tommy Broughan: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a deferred prosecution agreement legal regime for corporate crime and business fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46254/18]