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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Kelly: That is just a fact.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Kelly: It existed as part of the previous Government and does not exist in this one. That is just a fact.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Kelly: The Taoiseach’s predecessor, the current Tánaiste, set up a Cabinet subcommittee on national security, but the Taoiseach got rid of it. Why did he get rid of it? Recent events have shown us the real and serious concerns we have as a nation in modern times about security in all its facets. I say, “Well done” to Patrick Murphy and all his colleagues in west Cork for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Kelly: 425. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the details of Article 10(6)(a) will be published for local authorities given that the previous provisions for this planning guideline expired on 31 December 2021. [5097/22]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: It cannot just be an audit to see if there are more rogue operators. The audit has to be based on the issue of resources around the country and the fact that CAMHS operates in silos. Most of all, the checks and balances are not there from a clinical point of view. According to the report, "The service has not implemented many of the recommendations of the CAMHS Standard Operating Procedure...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: Will the Tánaiste confirm that any audit will deal with the broader issue - not just how operations happened but the lack of checks and balances and the lack of resources across the system geographically?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: I, along with many others, had one of those moments this morning when everything just stopped as I listened to the radio and heard Maurice O'Connell talking about his son Jason. It was heartbreaking to listen to. The raw honesty meant it was something that one just had to listen to. He spoke of how his son lost his personality and lost his smile. It was one of those moments when one had...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: I want to ask the Tánaiste these questions. Will the audit that is being carried out be a Scally-type review? What is the Government going to do to deal with the massive issues relating to resources and resource gaps around the country? Finally, what process will the Government put in place to deal with the issue of compensation for these families?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Irish Rail to update its timetable on the Ballybrophy rail line to include a service during lunchtime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3987/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that no funding has been given from funds (details supplied) to upgrade the Ballybrophy rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3988/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: It was the only question I asked.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the advertising spend and initiatives promoted by his Department in 2021; and the project budget and plans in place for 2022. [61502/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Taoiseach. I understand that over €9 million was spent on Covid-related advertising last year. More than €500,000 of that was spent on social media advertising. By and large, this is a huge level of expenditure by the Government. While it is absolutely necessary, I posit that it also gives the State a huge power when it comes to media. The Government is a huge...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the status of the investigation by the Secretary General of his Department into the leaking of details of the final report of the mother and baby homes commission of investigation in advance of its publication. [3310/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: This is just extraordinary. An investigation was ordered into the leak. The Taoiseach tagged it onto a bigger investigation. We have no date as to when the report will be done. This was so damaging to the families and survivors and had a very significant impact. The contents were in the media days in advance. Let us get to the bottom of the following. Will the Taoiseach tell the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach about the Russian naval exercises off our coast that is planned for early next month. He did not answer my question, so I will ask him today. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, who is also the Minister for Defence, is sitting beside him. This is a serious matter for Ireland. We all know what is going on in Europe at the moment. We heard clearly the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: I agree. That is why I am asking.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: I accept that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: Will the Taoiseach answer my question, please? This is the second day in a row.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Kelly: The Taoiseach never answered my question. I will ask it again tomorrow. That will be the third day.