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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cybersecurity Policy (4 May 2022)

Paul Murphy: 246. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the allegations which have been named CatalanGate; his views that there needs to be an official enquiry into this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22224/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (4 May 2022)

Paul Murphy: 248. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to ensure a safe evacuation for civilians in relation to the civilians in the Azovstal steel works in Mariupol city which has been surrounded by Russian troops and the difficulties faced creating a humanitarian corridor to allow these people to escape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22243/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (4 May 2022)

Paul Murphy: 401. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the full comprehensive review which was published in 2000 by her Department which recommended radical reform of the Coroner Service nationally; the actions that have been taken by her Department to carry out this reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22219/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 May 2022)

Paul Murphy: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the figures that have been collected on the prevalence of long Covid among those who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland; and if the figures will be published. [21662/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (4 May 2022)

Paul Murphy: 477. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide public funding for IVF in 2023 (details supplied); the amount of funding that is being provided; the persons that will be eligible to access this treatment; and if treatment will be available within the public system rather than being outsourced to private operators. [21930/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (4 May 2022)

Paul Murphy: 554. To ask the Minister for Health if there is an alternative that can be offered to a person who is being advised by the HSE that they must put their house up for the fair deal scheme to cover the cost of their partner going into a nursing home, given that the person who needs care did not contribute financially towards the home, such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (28 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 94. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an assurance to trade unions that public sector pay increases will be at least in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20851/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ukraine War (28 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that public funds are made available for the additional public services posts and resources needed to meet the needs of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland during 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cost of Living Issues (28 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the additional measures he will take to reduce the cost of living for workers and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20852/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (28 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 120. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that pay increases and other measures are implemented across the public and private sectors to ensure workers' take-home pay is kept at least in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20850/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 129. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on recent reports that he is considering increasing payments to building contractors on fixed-price public works contracts; if he will provide assurances that he will not agree to increase prices payable on building contracts beyond what has already been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: It has been reported by The Ditch website that former Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, agreed to lease land he owns to Energia for a solar farm development seven months after leaving ministerial office. Energia began consulting with planning officials in February 2021, with Deputy Bruton having been Minister for Communications, Climate Action and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: I ask the Taoiseach to comment on what has been dubbed "CatalanGate". This is a very serious scandal in the Spanish state involving a significant number of Catalan politicians and activists, including the Catalan President, legislators and every Catalan MEP who supported independence for Catalonia, being targeted with mercenary spyware. This happened either directly or through suspected...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government Communications (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Government Information Service unit of his Department. [17990/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government Communications (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: It is now five months since Second Stage of our Workplace Ventilation (Covid-19) was passed unanimously. The Government did not oppose it. The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Damien English, said: The Government supports the objective of this Bill. I assure the Deputy that my officials and I will work with him to determine the best approach...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí agus ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy and Legislation (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: I raise the issue of the incredible exploitation of personal trainers by high-profile gyms. This issue was brought to light in a case taken to the Workplace Relations Committee, WRC, by a former personal trainer with FLYEfit. Another personal trainer, who works for Ben Dunne, contacted me. The situation was the same in both cases. Personal trainers have to pay about €2,500 to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí agus ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy and Legislation (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: I do not think they are self-employed.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions that have been taken to tackle the staff shortages and delays experienced by An Post (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21333/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 85. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there is a national policy on whether those staying in a hostel have a right to notice of eviction in relation to privately run homeless hostels; if not, the reason therefor and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21342/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (27 Apr 2022)

Paul Murphy: 113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to streamline the safepass renewal process to remove the requirement for renewal courses given that under the Further Education and Training Act 2017, SOLAS is an administrative body and no longer a training authority. [21318/22]