Results 861-880 of 2,022 for speaker:John Brassil

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2018)

John Brassil: In regard to the housing crisis, the programme for Government states, "To deter “land hoarding” by developers, we will monitor and benchmark the use by local authorities of the new “Vacant Site Levy” legislated for by the last Government, to take effect from 2018.". In an earlier response, the Tánaiste said the Government had undertaken a comprehensive audit...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency Data (17 May 2018)

John Brassil: 161. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who had an adverse reaction to the swine flu vaccine who have cases before the courts involving the State Claims Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21852/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (17 May 2018)

John Brassil: 167. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, programme in place for ophthalmology service at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21763/18]

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: I am glad I had the opportunity to listen to the contribution from the Minister of State. I know that he cannot fix this overnight or in six months. I know that he cannot flick a switch and solve the problem. However, this problem has been ongoing for five years. In 2014, the former Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, launched the plan that was going to solve the housing problem by 2021. It is...

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: That is no problem.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: I am glad to speak on this Fianna Fáil motion. I hope the Minister takes account of the measures it proposes. It is not good for society to have a situation whereby well-paid couples and individuals cannot afford to buy their own home. Should I wait until the Minister, Deputy Murphy, and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle have completed their negotiation? I do not like talking to myself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I wish Mr. Sullivan all the best in his role. It is my intention to work with him to try to improve services and to be of assistance by pointing out system failures. I have no doubt about the commitment of any of the witnesses to their roles. Sometimes, capacity and the sheer volume of what needs to be done makes it difficult. On recruitment,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: Yes, if possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: It can be changed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Restructuring of Mental Health Services: HSE (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: I would appreciate it if Mr. Ryan would send on the link directly. I wish to make one last point. All of us have come across examples of people who get into the system, get treated, get well and then relapse. By and large, the experience is that such people go right back to the start of the system they have already been through. It is frustrating because they can finish up but find it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a classroom teacher for a school (details supplied) will be retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21656/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Data (16 May 2018)

John Brassil: 221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of RAS properties unoccupied for more than one month by county in each the years 2016, 2017, and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21500/18]

Mandatory Open Disclosure: Motion (15 May 2018)

John Brassil: I welcome the Private Members' motion that has been proposed by Sinn Féin. It took the courage of Vicky Phelan to blow the lid on the culture of cover-up and denial that exists in the HSE, in the Department and at Government level. A sea-change in culture is needed to bring about the change that is necessary. Page 83 of the Sláintecare report deals with leadership, governance and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (15 May 2018)

John Brassil: 264. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the recent decision not to grant a special needs assistant for a school (details supplied) will be reviewed and reversed; the reason the NCSE has not responded to the school's complaint in the defined timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 May 2018)

John Brassil: 438. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the number of persons waiting for ophthalmology treatment in March 2018 in certain age brackets (details supplied) in the CHO4 area are solely from County Kerry; the reason the number of persons over 65 years of age who are waiting more than 52 weeks in the county is greater in comparison to County Cork areas; the steps being taken to address...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (15 May 2018)

John Brassil: 480. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if details have been finalised regarding changes to the warmer homes scheme; if so, the details of these changes; when applications for the new measures will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21014/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 May 2018)

John Brassil: 532. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if clarification on the annual statement of a person (details supplied) will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20890/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 May 2018)

John Brassil: 92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding of €215,000 will be made available to the local authority to allow comprehensive flood relief works be carried out on the River Flesk at Glenflesk, County Kerry. [20698/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment Administration (10 May 2018)

John Brassil: 312. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the rent caps for the housing assistance payment, HAP, scheme will be reviewed and revised up to reflect the increase in average rental prices across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20697/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

John Brassil: I apologise to An Leas Cheann-Comhairle for the roaring and shouting of my colleagues from Kerry. I can assure him that it is not the way all-----