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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: In Ireland our circular economy rate is at 1.6% while in Europe it is at 11.3%, which certainly shows a shortfall. Today I want to talk about Shannon Airport. Does it not make sense that the national aviation strategy be changed to address the under-capacity use of Shannon Airport and the overuse of Dublin? Where is the regional development strategy in all of this? Shannon Airport,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: It is great that the Minister and I agree on something for the first time since I have come up here. Tomorrow morning the Minister could divert flights from Dublin to Shannon and 3 million people would get out of this country with no delays. Some 2 million more people in Cork can be redeployed. The Minister was talking about bringing them up to Dublin but I am talking about taking them out...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the overcrowding in primary schools across Limerick county which has now increased due to the enrolment of Ukrainian children; the reason that appeals for extra teachers have been refused based on the large class-sizes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28554/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that schools have been refused supports, in view of the fact that many schools have a large enrolment of Ukrainian pupils who need extra supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28555/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (2 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 365. To ask the Minister for Health when the issue of the average waiting time in the emergency department of University Hospital Limerick will be addressed, in view of the fact that the University Hospital Limerick emergency department average waiting time is one of the highest in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28556/22]

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Bill is very welcome in order that vulnerable adults can be cared for in their decision-making process. The original Act was very difficult for families to navigate to support their vulnerable family members. The Bill will ensure vulnerable adults are protected from coercion and abuse when making important decisions. I welcome, in particular, that a person's previous preferences will...

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome the adaptation grant in the context of the three areas it covers and the quality of life that it gives to people. I have seen first-hand the life-changing effects the grants can have. Unfortunately, the level of funding relating to the grant has major consequences for the most vulnerable in our society. Only €81 million was allocated in 2022. Rising costs, supply chain...

Rising Food Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Minister of State was elected to represent the people. What is he going to say to the husbands, wives and children in this country when they cannot get adequate food to feed their family? Shop owners have told me their turnover has increased by 10% on last year. They tell me the margin on the products they buy into their shop are down by 5% but that their running costs mean they will...

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Social media is a great thing and if we look at it, we will see that more than 12 months ago I brought up that pre-Covid Dublin Airport had 31 million people going through it; Shannon had 1.8 million, with a capacity of 4.5 million; and Cork had 2.4 million, with a capacity of 5 million. I asked the Government at that time to disperse the traffic, which would have lowered emissions for...

Strike Action by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome my Limerick office team and colleagues who are present today. The staff in our offices are important. How can any hospital function without staff and pay parity? In University Hospital Limerick, UHL, there are seven laboratories that are struggling for laboratory staff. There is a national shortage of medical scientists, so why not ensure remuneration accordingly? In 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (25 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 130. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who want to remain on the community employment schemes rather then returning to jobseeker’s are not allowed once the period is expired even though these persons carry out great work for their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26898/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that monies earned by third-level students from the summer work is included in the means for the SUSI grant; if student earnings will be excluded for same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26896/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 239. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that he will take to improve mental health services within the University Hospital Limerick Hospital Group for the large number of persons who are suffering with mental health issues who are being let down by the system in place in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26900/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: In order to get extra people on the ground, we need to tackle the issue where, if a garda is on a shift and if there is an arrest, for example, for antisocial behaviour, a car accident or whatever it is he or she has to do, approximately three hours of that garda's day then turns into paperwork. Those three hours are spent behind doors where he or she is not visible. To counteract that we...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the Minister. I appreciate everything done by An Garda Síochána. I see how dangerous the job is, in that 4,000 members of An Garda Síochána were assaulted in the past five years and some 243 members were injured after having been assaulted. For us in Limerick to have a good Garda service but we need a headquarters. I informed the Minister last week that...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way that gardaí can be integrated into communities in a way that is visible to the public. [26523/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I ask the Minister how gardaí can be integrated into our communities in a way that is visible to the public in towns, villages and rural areas in County Limerick and around the country.

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Journalists must be commended on their courage and bravery in tackling many of the issues in conflict zones around the world. I believe 28 journalists have been killed so far in 2022. I offer my condolences to their families and friends. It is sad that so many journalists are targeted with online bullying, threats and hate speech. I understand that female journalists are attacked even...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Construction Costs in Housing: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the witnesses and apologise for missing their introduction because I was on the road on my way up. I am delighted to be here. What difference can we make to help the construction sector? We have talked about the cost of building houses. I will use one simple example. In 2020, a 2,000 sq. ft house cost €240,000 plus VAT which came to €272,400, and the Government...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Construction Costs in Housing: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: For all.