Results 201-220 of 1,750 for speaker:Declan Breathnach

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (10 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, is taking it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: We need a roundabout.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Loan Scheme (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Live horse and get grass.

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

Declan Breathnach: I do not doubt the sincerity of the Minister of State with regard to disability services but I am terribly disappointed by the response. As he indicated, he was informed of this today. I call on him to ensure that Sruthán House and its services are supported through and beyond this year. Cost containment is the reason for the closure. It is all about cost containment and budgetary...

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

Declan Breathnach: I remarked at a meeting of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight earlier that things are still unwell in the state of Angola. Despite the Department of Health's provision of more than €17 billion, an increase of 11.6% on last year's budget, its overrun is projected to be more than €150 million by the end of the year. I believe managers are being told by the budgetary oversight...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 758. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if self-employed persons such as farmers will be entitled to the maximum pension rate under the changes in the new total contributions approach, TCS, planned for post-2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29261/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 844. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason maintenance payments in divorce settlements are classed as disposable income (details supplied). [29418/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 845. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason social housing assessment regulations place County Louth in band 2 of the maximum net income threshold at €30,000 (details supplied); the reason counties Meath, Kildare and Wicklow are placed with the Dublin local authorities in band 1 while County Louth is in band 2; and if he will make a statement on the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Management and Control of Health Expenditure in the context of Budget 2020: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I am reminded of Brian Cowen's description of the Department of Health as being a bit like Angola. Things are still not good in the state of Angola. There is a budget of €17.107 billion with an 11.6% increase on the budget of 2018. How does the HSE's current budget position compare to its position at the same point last year? We have been informed that it is currently running at...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Management and Control of Health Expenditure in the context of Budget 2020: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Mr. Mulvany is clearly saying that he does not make the decisions and nor does the budgetary oversight group. It is delegated to managers to live within their budget and therefore they make the suggestion of cuts. While I will not bore him with what I will be discussing in the Dáil Chamber later on, is clear that those managers are identifying services that are greatly needed in their...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Budget Management and Control of Health Expenditure in the context of Budget 2020: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I am not expecting Mr. Desmond to know the details but it is not the way to do business. I apologise for coming back in, but I understand that considerable moneys have been given by the Government. We should not be suggesting new services if we cannot deliver for the most vulnerable in the community. I wait with interest to see how many more services will be curtailed or stopped as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: At today's meeting we will discuss Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement, the environmental issues arising and possible solutions. I remind members, delegates and persons in the Visitors Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. Members are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to airplane, safe or flight mode...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank Ms Duggan and Ms Hough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Mr. Hazzard indicated that he had a second question. I want to leave time for Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan to contribute at the end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The final speaker is Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan. I am very conscious that she introduced a document in the audiovisual room some months ago.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I take the opportunity to pass on Deputy Crowe's apologies for his absence. In addition to the delegates who made the presentation made to the committee, it is important to acknowledge the various participants in the compilation of the report, namely, Mr. Donal McCarthy, Dr. Thomas Muinzer, Dr. Ciara Brennan, Dr. Viviane Garvey, Professor Colin Harvey, Professor David Phinnemore, Professor...

Cork Mail Centre: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Fianna Fáil has the next time slot of 20 minutes. Four Members are sharing time, starting with Deputy Micheál Martin.

Cork Mail Centre: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputies have 20 minutes between them.

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

Declan Breathnach: Please, through the Chair.

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

Declan Breathnach: A point of order is not allowed within the-----