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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister for his attendance. I wish to first focus on the issue of oversight and improving budget scrutiny, which is part of the remit of the committee. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, IFAC, criticised the Government's budget 2019 plans as not being credible. According to its chair, Mr. Seamus Coffey, previous budgets stuck to plans but in the most recent budget the...

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I compliment the Independent Alliance on moving the motion and commend the support groups, including Community Alert, Muintir na Tíre, and farm and community groups that are making, with An Garda Síochána, the best efforts on behalf of communities. However, the problem remains urban and rural isolation. People are living in terror and fear, including fear of gangs and often...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 760. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the ophthalmology waiting list data is compiled; the components considered when producing the waiting list numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1442/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 765. To ask the Minister for Health if the ophthalmology waiting list information which is publicly released takes into consideration the wait time for persons to receive and access treatment for eye conditions such as Age-related Macular Degeneration, AMD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1462/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 766. To ask the Minister for Health the measures in place within the ophthalmology healthcare system to avoid lengthy delays in persons accessing treatment for conditions such as AMD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1463/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (18 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I do not want to break protocol but I acknowledge the work of the Minister in visiting the area and the work of Deputy O'Dowd. I am here to support him, as both of us are elected Members for the constituency of Louth. We work hand in glove to try to deliver on these matters, so I support the Deputy's Topical Issue matter. I support the Minister's comments. Wherever resources are required...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister of State and acknowledge her great work in this area. The point I am trying to make is that while INTERREG and PEACE funding has been tremendous for the Border region, more is required, namely, a bottom-up approach led by local authorities and communities along the Border. I am departing from my script to reinforce that point. Brexit creates a whole new scenario with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Winston Churchill once said that to fail to plan was to plan to fail. It is in this context that Deputy Brendan Smith and I have raised this Topical Issue matter on the immediate need for a Border corridor strategic development approach. The Ireland-Northern Ireland Border corridor will be the most impacted, irrespective of what type of Brexit we end up with. The impact will be on an...

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: While I know the Minister of State has trouble on his own patch, I suggest that if he wants a rerun of the Battle of the Boyne between Louth and Meath or between Drogheda and its hinterland, not to mention the Leinster senior football final of 2010-----

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: To be fair to him, I believe Deputy Fitzpatrick, who was then Louth manager, described it as a case of Dick Turpin without a mask. It would be the same-----

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am not going there at all.

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am just making reference to what Deputy Fitzpatrick said in respect of the Louth-Meath senior championship final. All of that said, to suggest that a very small number of councillors from Drogheda - probably no more than four - along with a similar number from County Meath would decide the local area plan for Drogheda without reference to other members elected to represent Drogheda is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I wish to raise a matter in the context of references in the programme for Government to the protection of communities from crime. This morning, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, is visiting the Garda station in Drogheda. He is meeting Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan to discuss the excellent work being done by gardaí in their efforts to deal with a powder keg...

Message from Select Committee. (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has concluded its consideration of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018 and has made amendments thereto.

Topical Issue Matters (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joan Collins - to discuss the delay in proceeding with the implementation of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Act 2018; (2) Deputies Michael Fitzmaurice and Mattie McGrath - the implications for Ireland as a...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: There is many a slip between cup and lip.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy should speak on the European Council meeting.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Deputy Mattie McGrath is sharing four minutes of his time with Deputy Seán Haughey, in the spirit of confidence and supply and co-operation.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Deputies Daly, Wallace and Maureen O'Sullivan are sharing time. I call Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I take it Deputy Wallace is last.