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Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister of State and the previous two speakers from Sinn Féin who contributed. It is welcome that there is broad agreement on the objectives of this Bill. Of course, when you are in opposition or on the back bench of Government, you do not have the wherewithal to ensure that everything in the drafting of the Bill is to the standard of one brought forward by the Government....

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Question put and agreed to.

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar athló ar 5.28 p.m. go dtí 1 p.m., Dé Máirt, an 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2024. The Dáil adjourned at at 5.28 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 1 October 2024.

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: It is worthwhile bringing this Bill forward. Deputy Mitchell has already stated there may be a need to deal with certain sections on Committee Stage and referred to the large body of work already in front of the PAC, but we are looking for some means to find a level of accountability. In fairness, Deputy Troy has detailed some of the issues. Some of us elected representatives have been...

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank Deputy Troy for proposing this Bill. We must put the citizens relying on local government and those we represent at the heart of everything we do. The desire here is to ensure the large range of services provided by local government can be delivered more effectively and efficiently. This legislation is to be welcomed in that regard. I am also sure, and I am sure my colleagues in...

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank Deputy Troy, a person who has, as he has said, vast experience in public life, for proposing this important draft legislation. I also thank the other Members who will contribute to this debate for their interest in the question of local authority public administration. As Minister of State with responsibility for local government and planning, I am particularly interested in this...

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I am sharing time with my colleague, Deputy Ó Murchú. I thank Deputy Troy for moving this Bill. We will support its progress to Committee Stage, where we can analyse it further. It takes an unfortunately necessary "big stick" approach to how politicians and the public interact with local authorities. We all know the experience of making representations for constituents and how...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Minister of State for the response. This is where my frustration and that of the practitioners comes from, as well as, most importantly, the concern of the multitude of different communities and mostly vulnerable communities that avail of that service. Without question we all accept the substantive work that GP Care For All does. We are all in absolutely no doubt but that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I understand the Deputy's passion on this because at the end of the day, vulnerable people are receiving this care and they need to continue to receive the care. I believe that everyone is in agreement of the value of the services provided by GP Care For All to persons living in areas with social deprivation and all recognise that the organisation is essential to delivery of GP services. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar fionraí ar 4.44 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 4.46 p.m. Sitting suspended at 4.44 p.m. and resumed at 4.46 p.m.

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As we gather here today, late on a Thursday evening, to discuss the final piece of business after a long week that was dominated by excessive costs of bike sheds and security huts and the justified outrage, the reality for most people concerns far less grandiose matters. They want us to deal with simple bread and butter issues that impact...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I will say again that community gardaí and overall gardaí numbers in Roscommon are totally unacceptable, particularly in what is now the Castlerea district, which has two Garda cars every night covering a vast rural area of 67 km from one end to the other. I would like to see that area reviewed. The Garda Commissioner needs to look...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this. I will feed back to the Minister's office what the Deputy raised about transfers. She makes a very good point. Gardaí come to us and say similar. The Minister has outlined that recruitment to An Garda Síochána is gathering momentum. The Deputy is right that Garda visibility is crucial to ensuring people are safe and feel safe in their...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

General Practitioner Services

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Gary Gannon: There is a significant problem developing in my community. The GP Care For All service in the primary healthcare centre in Summerhill is a fabulous service. I knew what existed at that location before in terms of GP healthcare; what exists now is a beyond a world of difference. GP Care For All is a charity-run model. Doctors are salaried. Most important, those who avail of the service...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising the Summerhill primary care centre and GP Care For All. GP Care For All is a registered charity based in the Summerhill primary care centre that provides GP services to the local area. Its aim is to deliver care to patients living in areas of social deprivation, providing access to GP services where it would otherwise be limited. I assure the Deputy that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Gary Gannon: It is.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (26 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: The administration of taxation is a matter for the Department of Finance and the Office of the Revenue Commissions. While the local HSE maintains a very positive relationship with GP Care For All, I have been advised that Department and HSE officials have had two meetings with GP Care For All management regarding the current challenges as well as numerous phone calls and written...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I was watching the programme that night. Once again, I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue, which the Minister, Deputy O’Gorman, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, are extremely involved with. Indeed, the whole of the Government is highly conscious of the need to address the situation. It is important to reiterate that, as part of the CDNT model of service,...