Results 221-240 of 1,750 for speaker:Declan Breathnach

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Trade Union Recognition (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Unfortunately, I am like the Deputy and am obliged to work within the rules and Standing Orders. I am sorry, but I am only implementing the rules. If I gave the Deputy latitude, I would have to give it to everyone else as well.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Long Stay Residential Units (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy's time is up.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Long Stay Residential Units (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy's time is up, can he resume his seat, please? We are moving on and the Deputy is out of order. The Deputy's time is up.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Long Stay Residential Units (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Will the Deputy stop and respect the rules of the House, please?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Trade Union Recognition (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The next Topical Issue matter is in the names of Deputies Ó Caoláin, Pringle and Collins. The Deputies have one minute each, by way of introduction.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Trade Union Recognition (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Yes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Trade Union Recognition (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Those are the rules.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister for his statement. It is good that we are at least acknowledging the risks of Brexit and overheating in the economy and that we are addressing the national debt. My first question relates to the Minister's strategies for reducing that debt. The Minister spoke of employment being at full capacity, and the issues of our skills base. We hear of money being offered...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I refer to the issue of employment and our current workforce. We have regular announcements about providing services for mental health or issues that are important to us all. In terms of the skills that are required, whether in mental health, dementia or elsewhere, do we take into account our ability to actually employ those people when we allocate money to the services? We are codding the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Chairman. I normally do not comment a second time, but I omitted to ask this question. Economists we have met in this committee and the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, IFAC, have indicated the importance of being proactive rather than reactionary in the event of a disorderly Brexit. Questions clearly need answering as to whether the various plans are in place for EU support...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Can the Minister assure me that the packages are in place, that there will be no delay for the sectors that will be most impacted and that there are assurances from the EU to that effect?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (2 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 555. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he will take post the nationwide ban on smoky coal to ensure smoky coal from Northern Ireland, which has a lower VAT rate and no carbon tax, is not sold here; when the ban will be coming into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27713/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (2 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 556. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if concerns have been raised regarding smoky coal bought in Northern Ireland, which has a lower VAT rate, no carbon tax and a higher percentage content of sulphur following the introduction of the smoky coal ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27714/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (2 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 672. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason not all persons who have sight loss are eligible for the free travel scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 700 persons who use a service (details supplied) do not have sufficient vision to drive a car but are also not entitled to the free travel scheme; if the scheme can be extended to this...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jun 2019)

Declan Breathnach: This is under the programme for Government on disabilities. The National Council for the Blind Ireland, NCBI, has informed Oireachtas Members today that in excess of 700 people are categorised as unable to drive a propelled vehicle due to varying degrees of sight impairment either by their doctor or under the regulations of the Road Safety Authority, RSA. I know the constraints that the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jun 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to allow for equal and fair rights for school secretaries; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that school secretaries work long hours without holiday pay, sick pay, pensions or access to public service salary scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26480/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (20 Jun 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 209. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of Rebuilding Ireland home loans drawn down in County Louth; if funding for Rebuilding Ireland home loans has been exhausted in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25897/19]

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister of State cannot do so.

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister of State should conclude.