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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (3 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 212. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a further extension of the grazing period on traditional hay meadows in GLAS until 14 May 2018 will be considered due to the hardship caused by the fodder crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19328/18]

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Like Deputy Rabbitte, I am not on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport. I felt these issues should be left to those on that committee. Listening to the debate tonight, I felt I would be a hypocrite if I did not make a contribution. As someone who takes a drink, I will let the drinker who is without sin cast the first stone. The whole issue here centres on...

Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Deirtear sa seanfhocal "is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte" - your health is your wealth - but I have found that it is fast becoming "Your mental health is your wealth". This is indicative of the crisis we are in with regard to recognising the issue. I commend Deputy James Browne's Bill for the equal status of mental health with physical health. I shall not go through all of...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Or felled.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: When one cuts down a tree, one is supposed to plant another one.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. The informatics are excellent. For a Deputy or anybody to use these to inform the public of what is happening is most welcome. That said, public service performance, in addition to continuing day-to-day service for people, is also about being cognisant of how we can improve and target services that see justified demands. Whether one is a local...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2017: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: We have had major problems with medical card delivery yet somebody identified a need for a speedy turnaround due to the demands placed on the service. I think the service delivered to the public has improved although not everyone may be happy with the service. Another example is passports, which are always a problem at this time of year. Every Deputy and public representative receive...

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

Declan Breathnach: I understand the use of the words "favourably considering". We all respect the fact that a commitment is in place until 2020 from the British Government and the European Union to fund the programme to which the Minister of State referred. Where there is a vacuum is in the planning processes of organisations such as the Irish Central Border Area Network, ICBAN, the east Border region and the...

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...

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

Declan Breathnach: I apologise on behalf of Deputy Brendan Smith. Deputy John Curran said the Minister is dogged but I would say he is a Rottweiler this morning. I thank him for the funding that comes from his Department. The two questions concern the discussions the Minister has had with his Northern counterparts and other officials in respect of the funding of fundamental cross-Border projects and the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes Funding (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I think, particularly with regard to-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes Funding (2 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: With regard to community funding, particularly community groups, where bona fide projects are sanctioned, some facility should be available through the banks and credit unions to allow money to be used. It is difficult for small community groups to find up-front money.

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation and I thank Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan for introducing it. As my colleague, Deputy O'Loughlin, has said, Fianna Fáil will support this Bill in principle but will submit amendments on Committee Stage to improve and strengthen it. I welcome the suggestions and amendments proposed by the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan. I came to...

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas Cheann-Comhairle.

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle-----

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Some say that doctors differ and patients die. Others say that doctors differ and patients survive. The core issue is that the public, the women of Ireland and, indeed, this House deserve answers in respect of this saga. Deputy Donnelly spoke about the need for clearer communication. I have no doubt that, in her humility and suffering, Vicky Phelan would like us to seek solutions in order...

Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (26 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: New politics.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (26 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: 76. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a date has been set for a meeting of the high level forum on community employment supervisor pensions; if his attention has been drawn to the anger and frustration of community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors; his views on the fact that their contribution to improving the life chances of scheme participants and to...

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (25 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Nurses' and Midwives' Pay and Recruitment: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Gabhaim buíochas le gach Teachta a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht seo agus a chlóigh leis an am.