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Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The last time we discussed this issue, we had an extensive discussion on the outcome of the most recent assembly on gender equality. I also inquired of the Taoiseach about his priorities, as a number of assemblies are proposed. In his reply, he might indicate what his priorities are. The programme for Government commitment is stated as being one on the future of education, but I would...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: We have 30 seconds. I seem to be the only person left, so it is a bit discriminatory.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The European digital green certificate is due to come into operation on 19 July. It is a moving issue on which a significant number of people anxiously wait for news of its delivery To keep people updated, will the Taoiseach tell the House whether the timelines will be met? Will it be paper-based? When will these start to be posted out? Will it be Monday? I will not hold him to it but...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent European Council meeting. [36197/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with housing will next meet. [33500/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: I am aware this matter has been raised with the Taoiseach. The Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is being dealt with tonight and the Government is proposing an amendment to exempt funds from stamp duty on homes they lease to local authorities and approved housing bodies. The Government is providing an incentive for funds to bulk-buy homes and apartments for social leasing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The Taoiseach has said many times that we must use every tool in our arsenal in regard to Covid-19. I want to ask what is being done regarding all the technologies for proper air ventilation. We know that Covid-19 is spread in the air more so than on surfaces, so ventilation is critical. We need to use better disinfection systems. I have written to the Taoiseach and the Minister recently...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: -----regarding proper use of new ventilation techniques and technologies?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: What about new technologies?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: It had no power yesterday.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The HSE said yesterday that it was not even in a position to engage.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: My request of the Taoiseach today is a positive one. Eighteen months ago, doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, laboratory scientists and multiple other workers across our hospitals and primary care system faced a nightmare scenario with regard to Covid-19. Our healthcare workers reported to the front-line of the fight against Covid-19 with little or no personal protective equipment, PPE,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: I genuinely accept what the Taoiseach says, but the time for platitudes is over. I know a couple who are working in the healthcare service and have a number of children. Childcare cost them thousands of euro, even with family help and a discount. I know of a nurse who was clamped multiple times and whose neighbours volunteered to pay the fines for her. I could tell the Taoiseach stories...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: If the Government gives the HSE the capacity to do this, it will do it. Will you please do that? At this stage, we have - have to - to acknowledge the work and efforts of all these workers. Platitudes, I am sorry, do not work anymore. That does not show respect.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for a passport by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36683/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 113. To ask the Minister for Health the regional breakdown of transcatheter aortic valve implantation and surgical aortic valve replacement procedures performed throughout the State on a regional and hospital basis. [30248/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work, role and staffing of the recently established social dialogue unit in his Department. [33147/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: I will ask about two priorities for this unit. A motion from my Labour Party colleague, inner-city Councillor Kevin Donoghue, was passed by Dublin City Council last night. It was a very interesting motion on something we have been pushing to have considered for some time. It called on Dublin City Council's chief executive to engage with trade unions representing council staff with a view...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: It certainly would not suit us.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: Is it something the Taoiseach would consider and this unit will look into? That is what I am asking. Does the Taoiseach endorse it? We all have to rebalance our lives after the pandemic. The second issue, which I do not have time to dwell on, is that of a catch-up programme for schools. My colleagues, Deputy Ó Ríordáin and Senator Bacik, have been pushing this for some...