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Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I think the biggest con job that has ever been played on people is that neoliberalism convinced them that if we sold all of our State-owned infrastructure and energy companies, it would lead to competition and lower prices and things would be cheaper. I think we know from our experience that that is a complete and utter con job. Imagine what we would have had had we not sold them out....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I raise the issue of planning and strategic planning, in particular, by the Department of Education and by the Government. In Dublin West, every school has been developed following huge campaigns by parents followed by hollow promises and timelines. We have schools needing either demolition, replacement or massive upgrades, because they were built decades ago. We have new developments...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a new school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the timeframe for completion; and where the school will be situated. [31719/23]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I draw Deputies’ attention to a line from a statement from the European Council on the ongoing situation in Palestine and the crimes inflicted on the Palestinian people by Israel. The council stated, "Settlements are illegal under international law. Israel must stop settlement expansion, prevent settler violence, and ensure the perpetrators are held accountable". The perpetrators of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I recognise some of their faces from the islands. We were there last year. In relation to the islands piece, there was one point that struck me. Childcare was a big issue, but the housing issue struck me as particularly difficult. When we look at the area of tourism, we must ensure that in the summer there is the lifeblood of money coming...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: At this moment we face into a serious problem as regards nursing homes and care homes. There are closures happening all over the State. Thirty-four have closed with a loss of more than 1,000 beds, and there have been four closures in Dublin with a loss of 169 places. This is not a time for empty words. It is not a time to simply nod this motion through and then slink off for the summer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (27 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 456. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the gardaí are aware of HHC cannabinoids being sold in vapes in Ireland; and if there have been any investigations into its sale in vape shops. [30556/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 620. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the response to the use of synthetic cannabinoids in vapes; and if there are any investigations into the use of cannabinoids in vapes. [30553/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 621. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline any information that the HSE has in relation to HHC cannabinoids in vapes; and if there are any recent investigations by the HSE into HHC use in Ireland. [30554/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 622. To ask the Minister for Health If there are any plans to issue harm reduction educational material in relation to HHC. [30555/23]

Apprenticeship and Further Education and Training: Statements (22 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the increase in the number and types of apprenticeships that are available. There is no doubt that the workforce and our working lives are very different to when I started working on building sites many years ago but the basic issue remains the same. We treat apprentices differently from other workers. They are learning on the job but they are also working on the job and they...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: Many of us met advocates from the Irish Wheelchair Association yesterday. One of the issues they raised was the loss of personal assistants, PAs, and the difficulty in trying to get more. Some of this has to do with pay parity and pensions for workers in sections 38, 39, 56 and 10 bodies in the charity and voluntary sector. These skilled workers are voting with their feet and leaving in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provision will be made for the cost of resitting a driving test; and the efforts being made to reduce the waiting times for repeat tests. [30324/23]

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the publication of the youth justice strategy. I commend everyone who works with young people to try to guide them from the path of criminality to living and contributing to our communities. The strategy will guide a multitude of projects, agencies and support services for young people in our communities. There is no doubt whatsoever that early intervention and prevention of...

Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: It is wrong context. You talk about context, but it is wrong context.

Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: We all know that the term "free education" is a myth at this stage. As we have heard, a staggering 66% of parents find back-to-school costs an additional financial burden. The cost of schoolbooks remain high. There are elevated student fees and costs for travel, accommodation, uniforms, stationery and extracurricular activities. Every year, the issue of iPads is raised. People have to...

LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (20 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I wish everyone all the very best for Saturday and the Pride march in Dublin. It is something that many of us look forward to for the energy and fun, while we also recognise the serious message of the day concerning LGBTQI+ rights. I can remember my first Pride march in the early 1990s, leaving the Garden of Remembrance with my two children, Seán and Kerrie, who were in a double pram....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (20 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and percentage of staff based at either the Irish Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate General Office in Mumbai, who are fluent in speaking and or writing in Hindi. [29437/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the frequency with which the help and emergency push-button system on train stations' platforms are tested to ensure that the help or emergency buttons are in full working order. [29427/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jun 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the new DART and commuter rail carriages coming on board in the next few years will have automatic retractable ramps covering fully the gap between station platform and train carriages at all stations where these new carriages will be in use; and if not, if Iarnród Éireann will carry out the necessary improvements needed...