Wexford — week of Mon, 11 May

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 11 May – 17 May 2020 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 63 questions · 12 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-05-13 · 1 vote

The motion · motion failed 10–32

Voted against 1 Brendan Howlin

Did not vote 4 George Lawlor · James Browne · Johnny Mythen · Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 49 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 49 total

Health 19 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to add Crohn's disease as a qualifying illness for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3937/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants not on the specialist register; the specialist area of each; the number working in each hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4096/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide better access to drugs for MS patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4105/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the way in which the medical card client registration unit treats medical card applications when queued for the attention of the deciding officer; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of delays on applicants whose applications lose their place in the queue when referred to the medical officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4109/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the referral and treatment pathway for persons who, during their annual diabetes retina screen, are identified as having an eyesight abnormality other than those conditions that are part of the retina screen referral and treatment pathway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4114/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding mental health facilities under the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4244/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if the need to create a rheumatology service in County Wexford will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4418/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [5406/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number of persons on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting zero to three, three to six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form. [5407/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability being provided at the end of March 2020 or latest date available by CHO in tabular form. [5408/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability at the end of March 2020 by LHO in tabular form. [5409/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children at the end of March 2020 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by each LHO in tabular form. [5410/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and more than 65 years of age, respectively in each category in tabular form. [5411/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by each LHO at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age in each category in tabular form. [5412/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list by each LHO at the end of March 2020 or latest date available; the number waiting less than four, four to 12 months and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged zero to 17 and more than 18 years of age in each category in tabular form. [5414/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of March 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5415/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment at the end of March 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5416/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of March 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting zero to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 and more than 52 weeks, respectively. [5417/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020. [5418/20]
Education 9 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an allowance will be reinstated for students studying primary school teaching that must complete Irish language training in An Gaeltacht; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4092/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding changes to the employment structure for SNAs; the grounds which will result in a child being provided with SNA assistance; when he plans to make the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4093/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of additional special needs units in primary schools in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4097/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the establishment of a technological university for the south-east; the position regarding the creation of a campus in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4102/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4104/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4107/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent, including expenditure from the Bus Éireann surplus on services (details supplied) with a value of over €25,000 for each item; if the expenditure went out to public tender under legislation or guidelines in each of the years 2005 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4241/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider submitting a request for a day of remembrance or commemoration to acknowledge the experience of persons abused in residential institutions here as per the Schedule contained in the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4260/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an emergency grant funding application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5066/20]
Communications 5 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on polystyrene packaging that is littered and subsequently eaten by birds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding fibre broadband provision at a location (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4087/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider the need of an area (details supplied) to be promoted from the amber level of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4089/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the renewable energy support scheme will exclude farm scale projects; if the decision will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4090/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the provision of fibre broadband to a location (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4099/20]
Justice 3 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise harassment legislation here taking into consideration the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4100/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to address female genital mutilation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4112/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when work will commence on the refurbishment of the Garda immigration facility at Rosslare Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4242/20]
Housing 3 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the fact that permanent secondary school teachers are unable to afford housing rents or mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4084/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason the revised valuations have been changed by county; if the approach will be reviewed in order to benefit revalued small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4103/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether it is unjust to revalue different local authorities at different times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4110/20]
Transport 2 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a report (details supplied) will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4094/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the figures of surplus or deficit separately for school transport, Expressway and other commercial Bus Éireann activities auditors determined as profit and added to the profit and loss statutory accounts each year since Bus Éireann services began in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4279/20]
Culture 2 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants available to aid rethatching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4138/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) to the historic structures fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4248/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) holds an entitlement to a FCA pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the introduction of a 0% VAT rate for biomass fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4111/20]
Business 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to address the quality of jobs and the need for further investment in the south-east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4101/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding forestry licences; the issues facing forestry licence applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4113/20]
Rural 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding The Big Hello! community event; when announcements will be made regarding events for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4143/20]
Employment 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding commercial employers’ treatment of the mandatory pensionable age as 65 years of age in view of the fact the State pension age is now 67 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4091/20]

New lobbying 3 returns

Enniscorthy & District Chamber · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Finance
- Lobbied for improvements to be carried out on Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy.
- Seeking a rates waiver as distinct from a deferral for Enniscorthy rate payers during the lockdown period and thereafter
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Jigsaw provided a Covid 19 Impact Statement to politicians regarding Jigsaw's response to the crisis

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 2 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 2 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, inspections on the fishing fleet will be examined in view of the SFPA report which states that 83% of Irish boats were inspected compared with 4% of Spanish boats; and the reason for the perceived ongoing policy on the part of the SFPA to inspect more Irish fishing boats than foreign-owned boats. [4058/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the decision by the Irish Greyhound Board to close the Enniscorthy track; and if an analysis was carried out of the decision regarding the loss of same to local employment, tourism, infrastructure, commerce, charities, clubs and organisations which rely solely on nights at the dogs to fund their organisations. [4059/20]

New lobbying 1 return

Enniscorthy & District Chamber Finance
- Seeking a rates waiver as distinct from a deferral for Enniscorthy rate payers during the lockdown period and thereafter

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 6 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 6 total

Education 2 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the ongoing issues in relation to school secretaries in their actions to have their pay and conditions put on par with other public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5026/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and proposals to address the lack of primary school places in the greater Rosslare area in view of the announcement of a direct provision centre to open in March 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5029/20]
Health 2 questions
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the measures he plans to take to address the lack of access to general practitioner services in rural locations and in particular the greater Rosslare area in view of the announcement of a direct provision centre to open in March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5028/20]
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason Arden House, County Wexford, is not opened; the opening date; if the staffing numbers will meet the standards as set down by the WHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5471/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in respect of an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5027/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-05-13 Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the exact guidelines as amended that he refers to in SPPR 4 of the urban development and building height guidelines; if the ministerial guidelines are higher policy and are intended to usurp the density provisions of each of the CDPs of each local electoral area; the basis for the stance adopted by An Bord Pleanála in a number of recent decisions that minimum densities in rural locations or greenfield or edge of town and city locations of 35 dph is the correct density; the research and reports upon which he relied in issuing the 2009 guidelines particularly in relation to paragraph 5.11 of those guidelines in relation to density in rural towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5024/20]

New lobbying 1 return

Enniscorthy & District Chamber Finance
- Seeking a rates waiver as distinct from a deferral for Enniscorthy rate payers during the lockdown period and thereafter