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Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Is that agreed?

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Yes.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Yes, Deputy Ó Broin.

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: On promised legislation on health, in view of the recent submission by the Chiropractic Association of Ireland, will the Taoiseach or the Minister for Health consider amending the wording of new regulations in order that qualified chiropractors can be included in the regulatory framework? Otherwise many jobs will be placed in jeopardy and potentially lost. What are the views of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 544. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) who is as an asylum seeker is entitled to apply for a driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4292/18]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on what is a difficult, emotive and personal issue for everyone, both in this Chamber and outside. I speak on the issue as both a representative of a number of different views on the part of my constituents and as a parent, husband, son and brother. Where a number of different views are articulated, we get a good cross-section of people's opinions on this...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (24 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: Given there is nobody here to fill the slot from the Government side we will go to Sinn Féin to fill the next slot. Deputies Peadar Tóibín, David Cullinane, Dessie Ellis and Denise Mitchell are sharing time.

Shortage of Teachers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I too like my colleagues, welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion brought forward by my colleague, Deputy Thomas Byrne. I acknowledge his good work in this area. Other Deputies have alluded to two major problems. Teachers are leaving from their early 20s to their mid- to late 30s and working abroad in cities such as Dubai because of the better pay and conditions available there,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 120. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment at the Royal Victoria eye and ear hospital for a corrective eye procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3602/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. No disrespect to him, but I was hoping to discuss it with the Minister of State who has responsibility in this area, Deputy Jim Daly, because I met him before Christmas and he knows how pressing and difficult the issue is. Nevertheless, I will use this opportunity to discuss it, in the hope...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for the detailed reply. I do not disagree with the Minister of State's comments and I would not even suggest for a second it is down to a lack of funding. It is a lack of accountability, people taking responsibility and delivery on the ground. I accept everything the Minister of State spoke about in his statement but if it is the case, who is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Status (23 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 153. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a decision has been reached on the legal status of a child born here to a mother with subsidiary protection (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3009/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: My question is on promised legislation for health. The programme for Government commits to improving the health care service for all, including to access to services and reductions in the cost of medicines for those with long-term illnesses. Why, then, has it taken the HSE so long to approve the Abbott FreeStyle Libre for inclusion in the long-term illness, LTI, scheme for people with type...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (17 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 116. To ask the Minister for Health if a review will be conducted of the allocation of home help hours to a person (details supplied) with a view to reinstating the additional three hours awarded after a hospital stay in September 2017, bringing the total hours to five per week; the way in which the approved agency failed to provide a replacement on the occasion on which the home help failed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan formal procurement process has now been completed in respect of roll-out to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a broadband upgrade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter [2220/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan formal procurement process has now been completed in respect of roll-out to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a broadband upgrade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2221/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan formal procurement process has now been completed in respect of roll-out to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a broadband upgrade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2222/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan formal procurement process has now been completed in respect of roll-out to locations (details supplied); the timeframe within which a broadband upgrade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2223/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 2018)

Frank O'Rourke: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan formal procurement process has now been completed in respect of roll-out to locations (details supplied); the timeframe within which a broadband upgrade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2224/18]