Results 301-320 of 1,750 for speaker:Declan Breathnach

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: He would not know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK EU Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Both of their organisations are important, particularly in the Border region. I compliment Ms Ruth Taillon, who is not here, and her predecessor, Andy Pollack, on what he has done in looking at issues right along the Border. I will not focus today on the issue of a hard or soft border but on the financial implications and employment issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK EU Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I would make a final comment. It is imperative that an early commitment be requested, through this committee, of both the Chancellor of the Exchequer and our Government that this would be resolved. Dr. Soares referred to the continuity of the services these organisations deliver in their communities, but that will all be for naught unless there is a clear path as to how these groupings can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (25 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 401. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to address the deficit in staffing requirements in nursing, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other disciplines using the extra funding announced in the budget; if he will consider a possible sponsorship scheme whereby graduates would guarantee to work in the public service in return for college fees or training; if his...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (2 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 428. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend to heavy goods vehicles and trucks the 10% discount on tolls given to cars on pre-payment for trips in multiples of 20 or more; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this discount is not being allowed to heavy goods vehicles, HGVs, and trucks who electronically pre-pay and is only given to them if they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Health (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 80. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the medical and psychological interventions and supports that have been provided to a person (details supplied) since the person was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and remanded to prison; if she will liaise with the Department of Health to urgently provide the person with necessary psychiatric medical intervention; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out his views on the situation whereby self-employed persons are unable to avail of trans-border workers relief; if his attention has been drawn to the impact this is having on self-employed persons; his plans to address this unequal situation; if he has discussed this matter with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 306. To ask the Minister for Health the medical and psychological interventions and supports that have been provided to a person (details supplied) since the person was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and remanded to prison; if his Department will liaise with the Department of Justice and Equality to urgently provide the person with necessary psychiatric medical intervention; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Tax Code (8 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 491. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the unfair situation whereby self employed persons are unable to avail of trans-border workers relief; her proposals to address this unequal situation; if she has discussed this matter with the Minister for Finance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33314/16]

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I call Deputy Cowen who will be sharing his time with Deputies Marc MacSharry and Thomas Byrne.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for County Louth are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in County Louth have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34671/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in County Louth on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34673/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 538. To ask the Minister for Health if he will restore a home care package for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34759/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: We have been promised the new wind energy planning guidelines this month. When exactly will they be published? Many communities are chomping at the bit to see the new guidelines.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Is Deputy Healy-Rae sharing with Deputy Michael Harty?

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: That is fine.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Harty is next. The Deputy has six minutes. He will be followed by Deputies Aindrias Moynihan and O'Keeffe, each of whom will have two minutes.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister of State is eating into two other Deputies' time.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I will stick strictly to it.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Does the Deputy want to try it?