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Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I commend Deputy Michael McGrath on the Bill and thank the Government for taking it on board and ensuring that it will become law without delay. The current situation is that our banking sector has been repaired to a large extent and the real issue now is dealing with the fallout from previous times in the form of distressed loans. We must bear in mind that when we talk about distressed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding allocation to the regional skills fora in 2018 and 2019. [48795/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Data (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 109. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of young persons aged between 15 and 29 years of age classified as not in employment, education, or training; the percentage as a proportion of the number of unemployed; the corresponding EU average rate in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48791/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 110. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies in place for trading enterprises in the transport and haulage sector in the event of a no deal Brexit; and if she has had discussions with the EU Commission and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding flexibility in relation to state aid thresholds for trading enterprises using port facilities to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 113. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the meetings she has held with accountancy bodies regarding Brexit and its potential impact on audit and accountancy; and the number of such meetings to date. [48794/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 133. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue in relation to Translarna; and if the HSE will reimburse Translarna for the five boys who require same. [48697/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 134. To ask the Minister for Health if the recent application submitted for Translarna came before the technology review committee for rare diseases. [48698/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 135. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be engagement with or inclusion of patient representation as part of the assessment process for Translarna. [48699/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if the assessment process for orphan drugs has changed. [48700/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 137. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to revise the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 to allow for a different and unique rule set to specifically apply when assessing orphan drugs in view of the fact that the current assessment process for orphan drugs is not fit for purpose. [48701/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (20 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 316. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to protect jobs in Russian owned companies based here that may be threatened by increased tariffs and trade sanctions; and the discussions she has had with officials from the United States of America administration in this regard. [47880/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 347. To ask the Minister for Health when a full-time dedicated social worker will be appointed to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47729/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 348. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the breakdown of the multidisciplinary team for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47730/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 529. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a person (details supplied) will be included on the fibre broadband line being installed in an area; if not, the date for the roll-out of high speed broadband for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47732/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (20 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 611. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of self-employed persons on class S PRSI contributions that will be eligible for social welfare benefits (details supplied) in 2019. [47881/18]

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: There is a very fine MP there at the moment.

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: An MEP.

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The irony is not lost on us of speaking today about borders and boundaries. The following lines from Patrick Kavanagh's poem "Epic" come to mind:I have lived in important places, times When great events were decided, who owned That half a rood of rock, a no-man's land

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Indeed and I suppose it could read: "That was the year of the [Brexit] bother." Borders and boundaries matter. We can understand why people have strong views about their locality because they have strong ties to the area they live in which is part of their make-up as individuals and as communities, and they form strong bonds through the GAA and other sporting organisations. All these...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputy was talking about Drogheda.