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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council, Brexit, Future of Europe and Western Balkans: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: The Minister of State and her officials are very welcome. As my colleagues have said, she is doing an excellent job in what she is trying to achieve for Ireland in the current difficult discussions. Depending on the week, we either feel we have something positive to work with regarding how Ireland will fare with the fast-approaching Brexit or we note that a different view seems to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (20 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 132. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a publication date for the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017 report on costings which is to report on pay equality in the teaching profession and across the greater public sector; the timeline within which to achieve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12192/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (20 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 700. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter (details supplied) under the Control of Horses Act 1996 will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12036/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Strength (21 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the issue of Garda resources in north County Kildare. I also thank the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, for coming into the House to take this Topical Issue which is a major concern to the people of County Kildare. I am looking forward to discussing it in a constructive and positive way in the...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Strength (21 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I acknowledge the additional gardaí who have come to Kildare since 2015 and the percentages quoted by the Minister, which I accept. The point I was making is that, even at that level, they are probably replacing others and the numbers are probably not growing at the rate we would wish, given the gardaí coming in are dealing with the work of gardaí who are being transferred or...

Business Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I, too, welcome this motion and support my colleague, Deputy McGrath, in the work he is doing. I refer not only to this area but also to the proposals he has brought forward in relation to motor insurance and in many other areas that affect business people and people generally. The small and medium enterprise sector is an important one in our community and economy. I welcome all of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Safety (22 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Safety (22 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I will be flexible given the issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Safety (22 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I have been generous in my flexibility in allowing the comprehensive response to be read to the Deputies. They have a minute each to come back with a supplementary question. I call Deputy Haughey.

Topical Issue Debate: Fire Safety (22 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: The Minister has two minutes, and two minutes only.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (27 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 372. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) that presented multiple times at both Blanchardstown and Naas hospitals with suicidal ideation over the course of six days recently was refused admission by Blanchardstown hospital three times and by Naas hospital twice; the reason the person was only admitted to a psychiatric lockdown after six days had elapsed and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 525. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the appeal under the sports capital grant scheme as submitted by a sports club (details supplied) whose original application was declined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13818/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 526. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the appeal under the sports capital grant scheme as submitted by a sports club (details supplied) whose original application was declined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13819/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 527. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the appeal under the sports capital grant scheme as submitted by a sports club (details supplied) whose original application was declined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13820/18]

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and 14 are related and may be discussed together.

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Amendments Nos. 4 and 11 are related and may be discussed together.

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together.

Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill this evening. Fianna Fáil supports the Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2018 in order to ensure continued foreign direct investment and jobs growth in Ireland which is hugely important to this country and its economy. The Bill enhances IDA Ireland's power to compulsorily purchase order land for immediate industrial use. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 366. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the application for a permanent school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15469/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 367. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the commencement of building works for a school (details supplied); the anticipated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15478/18]