Results 1-6 of 6 for sligo speaker:Declan Breathnach

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Declan Breathnach: ..., believe it or not, we had much better connectivity in the 1950s and 1960s. All one has to do is look at the train tracks that were lifted from Dundalk, Monaghan, Enniskillen, Bundoran, Derry and Sligo. My colleague, Deputy Brendan Smith, will deal with the A5. We are aware that in recent years almost €17.4 million was offered in respect of this project and that the contract...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: ...cost efficiency and continuous quality improvement, Sruthan House will be closing by year end. Clients were told that the HSE would continue to offer respite services through facilities in Roscommon, Sligo and Dublin. How can closing this 23 year old service, which has had no complaints and nothing but admiration, and telling people with these disabilities to travel in excess of 100 km to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Alcohol Pricing (21 May 2019)

Declan Breathnach: ...the vulnerable people he is purporting to help. My party and I support this section of the Bill but I represent the people who will be affected the most, whether they are in Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth or Sligo. The Minister is dealing with an issue that is connected to Brexit and will do harm to the trade of small retailers along the Border region. I urge him to desist.

Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I recognise the funding to which the Minister of State has referred. However, the overall figure that has been contributed to the Border counties of Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo means that it would be a catastrophe if the funding was to slow down. Any Deputy from these Border counties could be asking questions about this matter. It is imperative that we redouble our...

Topical Issue Matters (11 Jul 2017)

Declan Breathnach: ...nursing hours on special needs students at St. Francis special school in Beaufort, County Kerry; (12) Deputy Tony McLoughlin - to provide an update on the development of the Garda regional headquarters in Sligo; (13) Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh - the findings of the well-being in the Defence Forces climate survey; (14) Deputy Thomas Byrne - to discuss upgrading of the N2 from Kilmoon to...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Development (20 Jul 2016)

Declan Breathnach: ...area that, although such accommodation is available in the Dundalk and Drogheda area, eBay has been induced by State institutions, with no doubt a little political coaxing, to consider places such as Sligo and Castlebar as options, and perhaps I should throw Athlone into the mix also. Regrettably, I cannot seem to get confirmation to the contrary from any company or State body to confirm...