Parliamentary questions

Respite Care Grant Applications

Seán Sherlock

359. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of a respite care application for a person (details supplied). [29255/16]

Public Relations Contracts Data

Seán Sherlock

203. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has contracts with external public relations firms and consultants; and if he will identify the firms and consultants and their role and the cost per contract entered into for the years 2015 and 2016. [29070/16]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Seán Sherlock

471. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the progress regarding the construction of the Celbridge primary care centre in County Kildare, which commenced construction in September 2015; and if the centre will open in January 2017. [28603/16]

Herd Number Applications

Seán Sherlock

529. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) who has applied for the return of a herd number. [28402/16]

Statutory Instruments

Seán Sherlock

253. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date of transfer to the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority, IAASA, of oversight of auditors in relation to the audit of public interest bodies. [27590/16]

Garda Civilian Staff Recruitment

Seán Sherlock

190. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of recruiting 200 civilian staff in order to free up a comparable number of gardaí for front-line duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26363/16]

Garda Recruitment

Seán Sherlock

191. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of increasing Garda numbers by 100 in a given year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26364/16]

Community Policing

Seán Sherlock

192. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently assigned to community policing initiatives; the cost of increasing this number by 100 in any given year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26365/16]

Garda Transport Expenditure

Seán Sherlock

193. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount that has been spent on Garda vehicles during 2016; the anticipated spend in this area for the full year 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26366/16]

Banks Recapitalisation

Seán Sherlock

320. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance his estimate of the impact the repayment of an AIB contingent capital note of over €1.7 billion will have on the public finances for 2016 and thereafter. [26051/16]

Fiscal Data

Seán Sherlock

321. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the scope that exists within the fiscal rules for additional expenditure in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26052/16]

Fiscal Data

Seán Sherlock

322. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the implications for Ireland’s MTO target and adherence to the expenditure benchmark of the EUROSTAT reclassification of the 2015 AIB share conversion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26053/16]

Economic Data

Seán Sherlock

323. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance when he will publish updated forecasts of growth and fiscal space in advance of budget 2017 in light of the significant economic events of the summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26054/16]

EU Budget Contribution

Seán Sherlock

324. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the potential fiscal space arising from a greater national contribution to the EU arising from the upwards revision of Ireland’s GDP-GNI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26055/16]

EU Budget Contribution

Seán Sherlock

325. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance if he has determined whether the additional Central Fund allocation to the EU budget arising from the revision to Ireland’s 2015 GDP will detract from the fiscal space available for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26056/16]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Seán Sherlock

341. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the potential cost of extending the capital gains tax restructuring relief beyond 31 December. [26237/16]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Seán Sherlock

342. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the potential cost to the Exchequer on extending income tax relief on land leases to family members in budget 2017 subject to strict criteria regarding farm transfer. [26238/16]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Seán Sherlock

343. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the potential cost of allowing farmers to write off capital expenditure on farm buildings and plant and machinery over a period of three and eight years with a floating allowance of up to 50% allowable in any one year in order to facilitate maximum utilisation. [26240/16]

Local Authority Rates

Seán Sherlock

550. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the potential cost to the Exchequer of allowing new business start-ups to receive an exemption from rates for an initial time period and the continuation of the three year tax exemption for start up companies in towns and villages. [26362/16]

Overseas Development Aid Expenditure

Seán Sherlock

854. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the cost to the Exchequer to maintain the target of 0.7% GDP on overseas development aid; and the cost to the Exchequer of changing the target to reflect a change in GDP projections over the next five years. [26229/16]

Fiscal Policy

Seán Sherlock

924. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional revenue will be available to supplement the fiscal space from live register savings in 2016; when he will announce any such additional space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26017/16]

Office of Public Works Properties

Seán Sherlock

930. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects Annesgrove Gardens in north Cork will officially open to the public. [26230/16]

Occupational Therapy

Seán Sherlock

1266. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number and geographical location of privately contracted occupational therapists by the HSE by county from 2013 to 2016 to date. [25499/16]

Tax Code

Seán Sherlock

1601. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the potential cost to the Exchequer of introducing an income volatility management tool modelled on the Australian farm management deposits scheme. [26236/16]

Tax Code

Seán Sherlock

1602. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the potential cost to the Exchequer of introducing a new stock relief measure whereby farmers would be allowed 100% stock relief on additional expenditure of up to €100,000; and the cost for providing stock relief provision should it be introduced for persons who experience partial depopulation. [26239/16]

GLAS Administration

Seán Sherlock

1603. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when GLAS 3 will be open; and the timeframe that approvals under GLAS will be implemented. [26241/16]

Beef Data Programme

Seán Sherlock

1616. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the potential cost to the Exchequer of reopening the beef data and genomic scheme in 2016. [26361/16]

Television Licence Fee

Seán Sherlock

1704. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that all householders with a television set are paying the licence fee; if not, the steps he is taking to ensure that the fee is being collected to the maximum potential; the amount of money foregone to the Exchequer from non-payment; and the cost of pursuing non-payment. [26234/16]

Tourism Promotion

Seán Sherlock

1842. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include Passage East within Ireland's Ancient East, in view of the strong maritime history of the town and the important role it holds in maritime history; if he will assign officials to examine its inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26228/16]

Tourism Promotion

Seán Sherlock

1843. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to include north Cork in Ireland's Ancient East; and if specific sites have been allocated a role within the framework and funding for such sites. [26231/16]

Child Care Services Provision

Seán Sherlock

1898. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there has been any engagement by her Department with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs on the provision of child care facilities and support to entrepreneurs intending to start up businesses; and the potential cost to the Exchequer of such support. [26233/16]

Tax Credits

Seán Sherlock

1899. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost to the Exchequer of establishing a tax credit worth €5,000 for business starting in rural locations which employ three persons or more. [26235/16]

Child Care Services Funding

Seán Sherlock

1940. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there has been any engagement by her Department with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the provision of child care facilities and support to entrepreneurs intending to start up businesses; and the potential cost to the Exchequer of such support. [26232/16]

Invalidity Pension Applications

Seán Sherlock

329. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application made by a person (details supplied) in respect of invalidity pension has now been refused. [23584/16]

Young Farmers Scheme

Seán Sherlock

388. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of payments under the young farmers scheme for 2015 and 2016 on a geographical basis; and the status of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [23138/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

94. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers the qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22739/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

141. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of politically appointed staff working in her Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22736/16]

Ministerial Staff

Seán Sherlock

220. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22732/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

308. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22730/16]

Departmental Staff

Seán Sherlock

381. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22731/16]

Ministerial Staff

Seán Sherlock

470. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection to set down the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22738/16]

Ministerial Staff

Seán Sherlock

493. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22733/16]

Ministerial Staff

Seán Sherlock

523. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22737/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

543. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of politically appointed staff working in her Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22726/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

675. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22734/16]

Ministerial Staff

Seán Sherlock

765. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22725/16]

Better Energy Communities Programme

Seán Sherlock

806. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of engagement with local authorities under the better energy communities scheme; the status of each local authority application and the amount he intends to allocate on a geographical basis. [22355/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

810. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22728/16]

Maritime Safety

Seán Sherlock

825. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the engagement with the National Maritime College of Ireland on accreditation of mariners refresher courses which are vital to continue work at the NMCI; when the courses will be approved by his Department; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22130/16]

Road Safety

Seán Sherlock

826. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the safety measures being undertaken by his Department for the regulation of self-driving cars here; and the engagement which has taken place with companies in relation to self-driving cars. [22131/16]

Departmental Staff Data

Seán Sherlock

850. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22740/16]

Ministerial Advisers Data

Seán Sherlock

905. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of politically appointed staff working in her Department including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22735/16]

Departmental Staff Data

Seán Sherlock

918. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of politically appointed staff working in her Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22727/16]

Army Barracks

Seán Sherlock

932. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if ownership has transferred and new leases expedited in respect of a property (details supplied) in County Cork. [22352/16]

Departmental Staff Data

Seán Sherlock

939. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22729/16]

Alternative Energy Projects

Seán Sherlock

14. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to recognise the presence of the solar industry; and the potential schemes that will provide for solar energy in the energy mix. [21632/16]

UK Referendum on EU Membership

Seán Sherlock

25. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the effects of the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union in terms of the knock-on effect of security of energy supply for the Republic of Ireland. [21630/16]

Alternative Energy Projects

Seán Sherlock

36. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the potential of the marine renewable energy sector to provide energy as part of our energy mix. [21633/16]

Schools Building Projects

Seán Sherlock

86. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for building and ancillary works. [21882/16]

National Educational Psychological Service Data

Seán Sherlock

282. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number and location of child psychologists he employs under the National Educational Psychological Service. [21118/16]

National Educational Psychological Service

Seán Sherlock

285. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the NEPS service interacts with the CAMHS service; and the number of referrals that have been made by NEPS to CAMHS for each of the years 2014 to 2016, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/16]

Humanitarian Aid Provision

Seán Sherlock

422. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of resources being deployed to Ethiopia to offset the worst effects of the drought caused by El Niño. [21113/16]

Ministerial Functions

Seán Sherlock

802. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when she plans to officially open a local enterprise centre (details supplied). [20870/16]

UK Referendum on EU Membership

Seán Sherlock

82. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the Economic and Social Research Institute's HERMES suggestion that a 1% reduction in the United Kingdom gross domestic product arising from its exit from the European Union will reduce Irish gross domestic product by approximately 0.2% over two years; and if he supports the estimates provided by the United Kingdom Treasury and United Kingdom NIESR. [20105/16]

Local Authority Funding

Seán Sherlock

114. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has published the terms of the local authority infrastructure fund; and the full-year cost of its implementation in 2017. [20104/16]

Departmental Agencies Funding

Seán Sherlock

137. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of offices (details supplied) which he funds through the JobPath scheme including the amount he has allocated, the outfitting he has provided, the number of clients he has utilised and the companies he has hired to promote the centre. [19969/16]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Seán Sherlock

191. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he expects to provide an additional €1 billion capital investment over and above that outlined in the programme for Government, given the outcome of the British referendum to withdraw from the European Union. [20101/16]

Public Expenditure Policy

Seán Sherlock

192. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the public expenditure contingency planning he is putting in place to provide for the potential economic shock arising from the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union. [20102/16]

Public Sector Pay

Seán Sherlock

193. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the creation of a public service pay commission, including its composition, the date for its establishment and if he has consulted with the trade unions on its composition. [20103/16]

Energy Production

Seán Sherlock

616. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union within two years will have a particular impact on the continued operation of the single electricity market; if he proposes in current circumstances to proceed with legislation making provision in respect of proposed revised arrangements in this State and in Northern Ireland relating to the single electricity market or if he will await further clarification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20012/16]

Renewable Energy Incentives

Seán Sherlock

619. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is expediting the refit for solar energy scheme; the number of beneficiaries; and the funding granted to date. [19140/16]

Office of Public Works Properties

Seán Sherlock

329. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the operational status of Barryscourt Castle in Carrigtwohill, County Cork which is in the ownership of the Office of Public Works, including when it will re-open to the public. [17958/16]

Departmental Expenditure

Seán Sherlock

332. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will allocate moneys for the remediation works at Haulbowline Island in Cobh, County Cork of which €40 million is required to fund the next intensive phase of the planned programme of works for the island, which is of enormous concern to persons resident in the lower harbour. [17177/16]

Hospital Groups

Seán Sherlock

406. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when he proposes to establish a board for the south-south west group of hospitals. [17043/16]

Departmental Functions

Seán Sherlock

16. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the sections of his Department and the remit which have been transferred to the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; and the State agencies and bodies he will have responsibility for. [16245/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Seán Sherlock

32. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources how he intends to ensure that, in the 21st century, all areas receive 4G internet connectivity under the national broadband package. [16246/16]

School Accommodation

Seán Sherlock

98. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has reached agreement with the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board and its design team on the additional accommodation required to facilitate the additional intake of students to Maynooth post-primary school and Maynooth Community College in County Kildare for the years commencing September 2016 and September 2017; the additional accommodation he will provide; and if the funding is in place. [16289/16]

Education and Training Boards Administration

Seán Sherlock

99. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with the project design team for the Maynooth education campus to address outstanding technical issues in relation to the retendering of the contract; if he has resolved these issues; and when he will retender the contract. [16290/16]

Health Services Staff Recruitment

Seán Sherlock

176. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health his views on the lack of occupational therapists and early intervention teams in County Cork (details supplied); his plans to recruit more staff to assist families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16306/16]

Departmental Reports

Seán Sherlock

371. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will publish the Civil Service Arbitration Board's report; if he will accept its findings; and if he will link disciplinary actions with performance reviews. [15673/16]

Public Sector Staff

Seán Sherlock

373. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will recommence pre-retirement courses for civil servants in Departments and State bodies. [15881/16]

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Reports

Seán Sherlock

375. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has seen the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report of June 2016; his assessment of the report as it relates to new spending priorities in the programme for Government; and the cost of implementing the programme for Government and the cost of policy proposals within his remit. [15901/16]

Hazardous Waste Sites

Seán Sherlock

492. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will meet the financial commitments made by the last Government in respect of the clean-up on the site of the former Irish Steel works on Haulbowline Island, Cobh, County Cork, given the environmental and physiological impact it has on the lower harbour. [15672/16]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Seán Sherlock

508. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when he will establish a primary care centre in Fermoy, County Cork; and the timeline for such a centre to be established. [15017/16]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Seán Sherlock

509. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when he will establish a primary care centre in Cobh, County Cork; and the timeline for such a centre to be established. [15018/16]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Seán Sherlock

651. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a sports capital grant fund in 2016; the amount he will allocate; and when he will accept applications. [15061/16]

Emergency Departments Waiting Times

Seán Sherlock

85. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health his views on new statistics which highlight that nearly 50,000 patients are leaving emergency departments annually, due to long waiting times; and his plans to tackle unacceptably long waiting times in emergency departments. [13742/16]

Multi-annual Budget Plans

Seán Sherlock

92. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement a new multi-annual budgeting system for health; and the role in this new funding process of the proposed new cross-party committee on health. [13741/16]

Summer Works Scheme

Seán Sherlock

86. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make further announcements under the summer works programme for schools at primary and secondary levels, beyond the category 1 and category 2 allocations he has already made. [10780/16]

Schools Amalgamation

Seán Sherlock

87. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the post primary school amalgamation in Doneraile in County Cork will proceed and when the new school will receive a roll number. [10781/16]

Emergency Departments Waiting Times

Seán Sherlock

154. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health how he intends to reduce waiting times in emergency departments in hospitals from 32% to less than 7% by 2021 in line with the programme for Government. [10782/16]

Ministerial Dialogue

Seán Sherlock

155. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health how he will consult with all Members of Dáil Éireann in determining a ten-year plan for health. [10783/16]