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Other Questions: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: I thank the Tánaiste for her answer. I appreciate the situation we are in but out of the 277 gardaí we have in the Wicklow division at the moment, some 28 could retire tomorrow morning if they so wished. This would put huge pressure on the system. Equally, of the nine new recruits we did get into the area, three have since retired and have moved on. Wicklow has seen a 63%...

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: I thank the Tánaiste but to be fair with regard to Wicklow’s case, neighbouring County Kildare got 14 new recruits during the same period, and Laois and Offaly got 41 new recruits. There is a discrepancy there that needs to be looked into. All I am asking for is that Wicklow gets its fair share. While I have the Tánaiste’s attention there is a vacant Garda station...

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: I would appreciate it if the Minister could look into that issue also.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: Basically, the main point, which has already been mentioned, is in respect of when the fast-track planning process will be implemented. I think we are all anxious to know that. From my knowledge, specifically in respect of Wicklow, there is evidence that some developers would still prefer to go through the normal planning process but that will not be available to them once this comes into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: I will be very parochial in respect of Pillar 2. I come here frustrated and annoyed - and those are light words to use for how I feel - by what has happened in Wicklow specifically. A total of 194 houses were going through the four stages in Wicklow, 34 of which reached stage 4 approval in mid-December last year. The planning permission runs out on Saturday. I have heard about the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for the purchase and installation of the robotic da Vinci surgical system in public hospitals in Dublin, Leinster and Munster, by hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15872/17]

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: There were no numbers given.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Eacnamaíochta, Sóisialacha agus Cultúir), 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: The issue of enshrined economic, social and cultural rights is a complex and contested area not just in Ireland, but in political debate internationally. It is a debate that I welcome, and while Fianna Fáil is opposing this Bill, at this time, I note that we are in agreement with the principles behind this Bill. It is central to our thinking as a republican party that the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Control Management System (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 404. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the total number of valid commencement notices lodged with the building control management software since 1 March 2014, by each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12858/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Control Management System (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 405. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of valid commencement notices which included a completed optout declaration lodged with the building control management software since 1 September 2015, by local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12861/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Control Management System (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 412. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the total number of on site inspections carried out by local authorities on construction projects entered onto the building control management software since 1 March 2014 that were deemed to be covered by valid commencement notices, by each local authority area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 816. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the public health centre in Knockanana, County Wicklow which has been unused for a number of years; the prospects of it being used for community purposes as proposed by persons (details supplied) who donated the land to the Eastern Health Board for the construction of the health centre in the 1980's; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 985. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the public health centre, Millbank, Shillelagh, County Wicklow which has been unused for a number of years; the future proposed for it, in view of the request from community groups to use the building for community services in this isolated rural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14028/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Maritime Jurisdiction (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 1018. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for and the consultation process behind the decision to legislate to allow Northern Ireland registered vessels access to fishing within the six mile limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12921/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Programme (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 1273. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of legislation on a general scheme of copyright approved by the Government (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13230/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (9 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: We spoke at length at the last meeting about vacant properties. The potential conversion of vacant properties is probably the fastest solution to the housing crisis. I spoke at length on the last occasion about my views on building regulations - not just those relating to vacant properties but building regulations in general. I still firmly believe that it is time to consider moving...

National Educational Psychological Service: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: First, I thank my colleague, Deputy Thomas Byrne, for his work on ensuring fair treatment for all children is the primary focus of Fianna Fáil's work in education. The National Educational Psychological Service provides a vital service by professionally assessing whether additional learning supports should be provided in schools to children in need of them. For parents and teachers who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: 32. To ask the Minister for Health the targets in place for the recruitment of CAMHS personnel in CHO 7 during 2017. [12109/17]

Insurance Industry: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: This motion is welcome. I commend my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on ensuring that rising insurance costs and the stranglehold that insurance companies have on the private and commercial market is under relentless focus by Fianna Fáil. I want to focus on the commercial motor insurance market in particular as I feel that often when speaking about rising motor insurance costs we...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 34 - Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Revised) (1 Mar 2017)

Pat Casey: No. I will just make a few general comments and observations. First of all, I thank the Minister and Ministers of State for being here this morning. I feel privileged to have three Ministers here to answer questions. We must all welcome the increased expenditure allocation for housing. My concern has always been the percentage ratio of capital spending to current expenditure. My...