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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: Offhand, do we know whether we can look for that information?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (21 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: At this stage there are only four councils left. I suggest we move on now without them. We have responses from the vast majority of them. There are concerns there. As the Deputy said, there is photographic evidence, the whole lot-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: I do not know whether it has ever been put to the families that they could be, as the Senator suggested, recognised at the spot where they lie rather than being exhumed. Maybe that is something we can delve into.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: I note that the inadequate response to the Israeli Government's actions in Gaza has given the Israeli Government the feeling it can do what it likes and act with impunity. We have seen this all along and we have seen it result in the death of 40,000 Palestinians, which is unbelievable. It is happening in front of our eyes on social media. Most recently we have heard the Israeli Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 1340. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the suspension of planned surgeries, procedures and appointments at the UL Hospitals Group to facilitate surge capacity at the constituent hospitals in the mid-west; the measures to be introduced to perform those procedures at the earliest date possible; to provide data on the number of and type of cancelled surgeries and procedures; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 1363. To ask the Minister for Health the reason neuro physiotherapy services are not available in the mid-west (details supplied). [12293/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 1445. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 8 February 2024, in light of the increased number of people attending Cashel minor injuries unit, if projections are being formulated to forecast possible number for future years to ensure sufficient services and staff are allocated to deal with the increased numbers; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 1502. To ask the Minister for Health the nature of the plans being considered to use the new community nursing unit in Nenagh to act as a step-down facility for certain patients at University Hospital Limerick; the engagement that the HSE has had with management and staff at St. Conlon’s community nursing unit in relation to the impact this will have upon them; the projected impacts...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 1514. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in discussions concerning the potential acquisition of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13087/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (20 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 1515. To ask the Minister for Health the options being considered regarding long stay beds at a nursing home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13088/24]

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: Yesterday the Taoiseach indicated that the Government would not be opposing this motion but I take it that is just for appearance. Many of the ambitions in the motion are in stark contrast to the view of the value of a home beyond that of a commodity. The motion calls for an EU plan that will end the financialisation of housing and tackle speculation in the housing system. This is clearly...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (6 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 190. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if provision can be made to provide a family (details supplied) with some respite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11026/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (6 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 200. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made by the HSE in their discussions with an organisation (details supplied) concerning a partnership to provide a service in the south Tipperary area; if the business plan on the same proposal submitted to the HSE by the organisation has been considered; to provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10880/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: I wish to raise with the Minister of State a meeting I attended last night regarding Mr. Sean Meehan, who is facing homelessness and legal action because he has been ordered to demolish his current residence. This is absolutely crazy in the middle of the housing crisis we have. Does the Government actually believe that people who have had to house themselves should be made homeless at this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Services (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has any plans to raise the retirement age for Bus Éireann school bus drivers to bring it into line with Local Link and other providers' policies, and to allow those who want to keep working to do so. [10523/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Services (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the shortage of school bus drivers, and the impact this is having on students and their families each year. [10524/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills , further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 20 February 2024, the number of post-primary schools that are currently without special classes; the number currently with fewer than four special classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10705/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 591. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address a shortfall of communication between CDNTs and families; if he is aware of dissatisfaction with the level of communication from the services to families in the south-east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10594/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if there is limited availability of the medicine betnesol; if access to the medication is possible for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10026/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (5 Mar 2024)

Martin Browne: 712. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the impact the removal of the private MRI scanner at Tipperary University Hospital will have on public waiting lists; to provide details of the number of people waiting for MRI scans at TUH and the length of time they have been waiting on a three-monthly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10321/24]