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Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I remind Members that the debate should be relevant to the terms of the motion and any amendments.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Before coming to the Chair this evening, I contemplated asking Members to respect one another in this debate and I do so now. Members should not cross-talk but should give others the time allocated to them. I call on Deputies Joan Collins, Thomas Pringle and Catherine Connolly, who have a total of eight minutes.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy is eating into Deputy Catherine Connolly's time.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: On the motion, Deputy.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: Muddy water.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UK Referendum on EU Membership (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 28. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the role her Department will play in minimising the effect of Brexit on County Louth. [27395/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the number of community gardaí in the Louth Garda Division. [27394/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The domestic violence Bill was promised in the programme for Government. It is exceptionally important legislation to give the victims of domestic violence more rights. We all know that domestic violence is still insidious in Ireland and there is no doubt that there will be all-party agreement on the legislation which has already been subject to pre-legislative scrutiny. Will the...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (29 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister will no doubt be aware of the importance of INTERREG IVA and PEACE funding to the Border region, in the current round of which in excess of €550 million is available, with a potential sum of €1.6 billion being available into the future. The matter being raised in this Topical Issue debate is probably the first major hurdle we have to cross in the context of Brexit....

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (29 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I welcome the Minister's response, but I put it to him that the planning process for any project takes a considerable lead-in time and considerable delivery time. The reality is the Irish Government needs to get a commitment from the EU for the continuation of projects, at least on the southern side. After the Chancellor's budget on 18 November, if the British Government is serious about...

Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (29 Sep 2016)

Declan Breathnach: On a point of order, the Deputy is not correct. As a former member of Louth County Council, I know every effort is being made to accommodate those families. There are huge difficulties there.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: We were promised that an independent reporting commission Bill would be brought before the House for pre-legislative scrutiny. When can we expect it? It must be dealt with from a northern and southern Ireland perspective.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (4 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider increasing funding to third level institutions to bring it back in line with 2009-2010 levels; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that third level institutions are severely underfunded according to the Cassells report published in July 2016; if there are measures planned to address this underfunding issue; and if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I was delighted to hear the Minister of State's presentation. As a substitute, I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Without taking from all of the other issues on the agenda, I want to focus on Brexit and its implications for these islands and the European project. As a Deputy who represent the Border constituency of Louth, I want to focus on the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: The current commercial rate base is totally archaic and outdated and is becoming a daily burden on the commercial sector nationwide. The Taoiseach has indicated that the heads of the rates Bill are expected. When can Members expect them? In my view and that of most people, it is time to have a full review to create a scenario in which the rate should be self-assessed and based on an...

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: I call the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Regina Doherty, who is sharing time with the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Corcoran Kennedy, and Deputy Neville.

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly divisions on this Thursday, 6 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (11 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 606. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to sign the 42 tonnes derogation on vehicle weights for five axle articulated vehicles into legislation in line with France and other countries; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the restriction to 39 tonnes for these vehicles has resulted in an 8% drop in productivity for these vehicles; if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (13 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if it is illegal for general practitioners to charge medical card holders a €15 fee for blood tests as is the situation with a practice (details supplied); if such persons who have been charged for this service are entitled to a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30042/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times (18 Oct 2016)

Declan Breathnach: 77. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the September 2016 figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund which showed that 1,805 persons are waiting more than 12 months for an outpatient appointment in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30673/16]