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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied); when the building works are likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27334/18]

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: We all know that the hospital waiting list times are appalling and something needs to be done to alter the situation. I believe that no patient who is in pain should have to languish on any waiting list for any long period. Fianna Fáil wants to see legislation similar to what has been enacted in Scotland whereby there would be a guaranteed maximum waiting time for any procedure,...

Topical Issue Debate: School Patronage (19 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I understand the transfer of patronage can be fast-tracked in this case. The Louth and Meath Education and Training Board is capable and perhaps one of the best in the country at education and school management. It has said the school could be opened for September 2018. In a previous life I was the principal teacher in a rural school. The Minister of State knows that the rural school is...

Topical Issue Debate: School Patronage (19 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am disappointed that the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, is not taking this matter because I understand from the rules of the House that if a Minister is not available to Deputies on a particular day, a matter such as this can be deferred. I was not informed that the Minister would be unavailable. The problems associated with Scoil Náisiúnta Bhrighde...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (19 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 165. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the single public service pension scheme and proposed regulations to provide for a facility for the purchase and transfer of additional pension benefits by single scheme members; the timeframe for the changes to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26285/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I think Senator Mark Daly's last question is effectively mine, but I will start by paying tribute to the various universities; Dr. Byrne's own Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast, and in the South, Maynooth and Dublin City University. They have taken an acute interest in this committee, and I find their research and commentary to be particularly good at helping us to shape issues....

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 4 to 7 arise out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 4 is consequential on amendment No. 5, and amendment No. 5 is consequential on amendment No. 6. Amendment No. 7 is a logical alternative to No. 6. Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is the Minister of State pressing the amendments?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is that agreed?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Could the Minister of State respond to that?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Is that agreed? Does Deputy Shortall wish to respond?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Yes.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Just to be absolutely sure, is that agreed?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: If everyone is happy, we will move on.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2, arising out of committee proceedings, are related and will be discussed together.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister is codding himself if he believes his efforts and those of his Department are working. He certainly is not codding people on the ever increasing and expanding housing lists. There is a deplorable record in providing social housing units. The lack of affordable private housing is pushing an increasing number of people onto the housing lists and into homelessness. According to...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report June 2018: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am new to this committee so I will start by asking a general question on fiscal advisory councils, which are relatively new in the process since 2011. To what degree do the Government or Opposition parties listen to the witnesses in terms of their advice? Second, on the issue of costing proposals, we hear Deputies making requests and suggesting proposals daily in the Dáil. They say...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Like many in this House, I have been made aware of the tragic loss and concern surrounding the sad death of Shane O'Farrell, the loved son of Jim and Lucia. I was a short time elected in 2016 when Lucia came to meet me. I was taken aback by the detail, research and forensic evidence she had compiled on what, to me, was a deeply concerning failure of our justice system not just within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (12 Jun 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 543. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to improve the sharing of information between court districts and the PSNI and An Garda Síochána in order that it would be clear that a defendant has revoked the provisions of bail of a previous court hearing and therefore should not be allowed further leniency as in the case of a person (details...

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: The word I would use for the O'Farrells is "forensic" because of way in which they have investigated the issue. Having read the GSOC report and examined it forensically, I do not doubt that the House needs to establish an independent public inquiry. A number of Deputies across the House have stated their desire that they wish to see it happen. Nothing will bring back Shane O'Farrell, but...