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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...

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]

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: With the agreement of the House, I will allow the Labour Party one minute before we go to the Minister of State. Is that agreed? Agreed. The party missed its slot, but we will provide it with a minute. Deputy Sherlock will get a new alarm clock.

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Deputies Wallace and Clare Daly are sharing ten minutes.

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: The Deputy should be mindful of the time remaining.

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Deputies Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae have three minutes remaining to share and I will be strict on the time.

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: From the Rural Independent Group, Deputies Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae are sharing seven and a half minutes.

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: The next speaker is Deputy Martin Kenny. I understand he is sharing time with Deputy Tóibín.

Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I call Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív, who is sharing time with Deputies Margaret Murphy O'Mahony and Marc MacSharry.

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...

Motor Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (27 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion this evening and I support the amendment put forward by the Fianna Fáil Party. This is an issue of significant importance. My colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, and our party have been to the fore over the past several years in highlighting the problem with motor insurance, as well as looking for solutions to be put in place and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Development Plan (27 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for investment in listed projects (details supplied) at Maynooth university following the commitment in the National Development Plan 2019 to 2027 to invest in the university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9390/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (27 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place can be found for a person (details supplied) requiring a place in a specialist unit within a mainstream primary school in north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9813/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 401. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for the provision of an endoscopy suite at Naas hospital following the commitment in the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9391/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (27 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 509. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out to children and young persons of the new diabetes management device freestyle libre; the age limit implied by the term young adult; if a decision has been reached on extending freestyle libre to all persons with type 1 diabetes and not just children and young persons; if it will be extended to users of insulin pumps and not...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I want to raise the issue of waiting times as per the programme for Government, page 60. I had a case recently of a lady who was waiting for a simple eye procedure to improve her quality of life. She received a letter on 19 February stating that she will not get an appointment for three years. Can the Minister look into this? The other options are still not improving the waiting times....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection (22 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I take the Minister's comments in good faith and I hope she will contact me directly after Question Time. This is serious, especially for the sister who is caring for the two children without legal guardianship. There is no carer follow-up for the mother. This is one case. I highlighted another to the Minister's office and to that of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, before...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection (22 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank Deputy Rabbitte for allowing me to raise this question with the Minister. What procedures are in place for children in situations of immediate risk and-or neglect in their homes? Is there a process of engagement between the HSE, Tusla and the Department for Children and Youth Affairs for immediate intervention when neglect has been identified as a serious concern? I ask the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection (22 Feb 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: With respect, if that process was working, I would not need to be here raising the issue with the Minister this morning. This is another such case - I came across a case involving a similar experience before Christmas. I will focus on this case and the problem with the breakdown of the services in this area in Kildare and particularly in Kildare North. On 29 January, both the school and...