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Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is incredible to hear the Taoiseach suggest that when he hears anger from the Opposition on the issue of housing, it is rehearsed anger. If I ever needed any more clarity of the Government's attitude towards housing and how it simply does not get it, it was from the Taoiseach here tonight. I heard the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who is also missing, suggest that Opposition parties are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (13 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned at the increase in charges by private bus operators (details supplied) which commuters rely on in the west of Ireland as they are unable to pay for rental accommodation in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61714/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 679. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify if EU financial subsidies for Irish fishermen are aligned to the periods that fish are spawning each year in waters around our coast as well as for periods of bad weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62148/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (13 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 690. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the measures relating to the control of dogs in Ireland that have been taken since the publication of the review; the number of measures that relate to restricted breeds; if this includes the control of presa canario dogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61788/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 243. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of ministerial consents that have been issued by his Department under ARC 02, activities requiring consent – stocking or re-stocking with fish, for the stocking of salmon parr, salmon smolts and brown trout fry in the Lough Corrib special area of conservation, SAC, the Maumturk mountains SAC and the...

Teacher Shortages: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is no surprise to any of us who have been living in any of our cities over the past number of years that it is becoming increasingly difficult to live in them. Rents continue to increase. We saw the astounding figures yesterday relating to how much they have increased since 2010. It comes as no surprise that people are finding it impossible to live in the cities. Many have to commute...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, to delete lines 20 to 22 and substitute the following: “ “(c) each subsequent successive period of 3 years, or earlier if the Minister deems appropriate, beginning on the commencement of section 2of the Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Act 2022.”.”. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as teacht os comhair an choiste....

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I felt we worked quite well in terms of this and other legislation. I still feel it should remain at three years. If there are changes and if there is a need for a review, the Minister is saying that if he was in that position, he would make sure the review happened, etc., but the people in positions change. That is where my concern lies. This is why I feel a three-year period is a good...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I am pressing it.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I wish to speak on this section because I had tabled an amendment on this, which concerned the detail. Sometimes we need to look at the details supplied by applicants for inclusion on the lobbying register. In the process of lobbying presentations can often be made and documents or research can be provided to the designated public official, DPO, as part of the act of lobbying. This...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: It is unfortunate my amendments were ruled out of order. Amendment No. 7 was designed to support recommendations 12, 16 and 70 as submitted by SIPO in May 2019 as part of the second legislative review of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015. Section 18 of that Act outlines what are called "relevant contraventions" of the Act. SIPO has the power to investigate these relevant contraventions....

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: That was in the context of all my other amendments not being ruled out of order. I am not opposing it now because it would not make sense any more.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: May I speak to the section?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: We have been through this but again, my amendment has been ruled out of order, presumably on the basis it creates additional duties for SIPO and hence an additional charge to the taxpayer. I have been quite clear about disagreeing with that. It is worth pointing out again these were additional powers requested by SIPO and worth highlighting that it never said it would not be able to take on...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I also thank the Minister and his officials for the great engagement that has always been there on this Bill, and, indeed, on other Bills. If things change in the next ten days, to be exact, I hope that we will see the Minister in front of the committee again, and I am sure that we will continue to work very well together. I wish him all the best in the future. I hope that people who have...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Staff (6 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 77. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of the categories of public sector workers and civil servants under his Department whose contracts fall under the Croke Park Agreement. [60737/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (6 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a list of the categories of public sector workers and civil servants under his Department whose contracts fall under the Croke Park Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60738/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the categories of public sector workers and civil servants under his Department whose contracts fall under the Croke Park Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60739/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pay (6 Dec 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of the categories of public sector workers and civil servants under his Department whose contracts fall under the Croke Park Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60770/22]