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Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: Deputy McGrath referred to the Judiciary in general.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: We will refer it to the Committee on Procedure.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: That is okay. I thank Deputy McGrath. He has had more than his say. I invite the Minister of State to respond.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: Before I call the next speaker, I remind Deputies that they have a two-minute speaking slot. I call Deputy Pearse Doherty.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I am sorry but Deputy Doherty's time has elapsed.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: Deputy Burton, please. With respect, speak through the Chair and allow the Minister of State to respond.

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: You have a minute and a half left, Deputy Doherty.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (28 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 498. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria used for selection of Fermoy, Cork, as the centre for the new National Food Innovation Hub as opposed to other locations; the strategies subsequently in place to promote the agrifood business nationwide with specific reference to strategies for north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50434/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Resources (28 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: 518. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy regarding Ireland's dependency on oil; the contingency plans in place in the event of energy supply disruptions; the actions or measures being taken to reduce Ireland's dependency on oil, specifically in terms of energy provision to publicly funded buildings, such as educational institutions; and if he will...

Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (29 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2017 - Vote 30.

Topical Issue Debate: National Cultural Institutions (29 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: We have been contacted by the office of the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys, who has advised that the second Topical Issue in the name of Deputy Joan Burton will be taken by the Minister of State, Deputy Paul Kehoe.

Social Welfare Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I will begin by acknowledging the positive changes, some of which are included as a consequence of the confidence and supply agreement between my party and Fine Gael in government. I will refer later to provisions that might be considered for inclusion in future budgets or perhaps even next year if it transpires that there is...

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Second Stage (29 Nov 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: Like my colleague, Deputy Thomas Byrne, and others, I fully support this Bill. I will be brief because I am up against the clock. I acknowledge the Minister is in the Chamber to hear our contributions. When the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest, FEMPI Act was introduced, it was a difficult time in this House, nationally and for the people who suffered as a result of...

Other Questions: Refugee Resettlement Programme (5 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: Deputy Kenny has 30 seconds to introduce his question.

Message from Seanad (5 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: Seanad Éireann has passed the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017 without amendment.

Message from Select Committee (5 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: The Select Committee on Employment and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare Bill 2017 and has made no amendments thereto.

Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (5 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: The Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2017: Vote 34.

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: There is a reference on page 60 of the programme for Government to improving waiting lists for hospital procedures. Is there any update relating to the €4 million investment needed in Tallaght hospital to provide the much needed operating theatres there? It takes referrals from Dublin hospitals, from the midlands and from Naas hospital in my constituency. The waiting list for adult...

Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this important issue and acknowledge the good work done by my colleague, Deputy Murphy O'Mahony, in this regard. We want to stay positive, but it is worth pointing out the facts. For example, the implementation plan for the national policy, which was due to be published in June, has still not been published. As my colleague, Deputy O'Loughlin,...

Topical Issue Debate: County Development Plans (13 Dec 2017)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber to discuss this issue today. With my colleague Deputy Lawless, I want to highlight and address the local concerns involved in this issue. I represent the views of the many thousands of people who use St. Catherine's Park as an amenity every day. I am also representing the group, set up on a voluntary basis, called Save St....