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Drugs Policy: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Labour Party, including Deputy Ó Ríordáin, for the motion. It is important and I am delighted we have the opportunity to speak about the matter. It is often said, and has been said several times today in the Chamber, that the war on drugs has failed. All of us with good intentions see that it has failed in that it has not done anything to alleviate the suffering...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 117. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that those in receipt of illness benefit were not awarded a double payment in line with other welfare schemes; and the rationale for the omission. [59278/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: After-School Support Services (29 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 509. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider supporting the after-school education support programme in the North Wall area of Dublin by allowing it to use and awarding it tenancy of the vacant North Wall community training centre on St. Lawrence Place in order take in more students given that the area is experiencing a sudden increase...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Engagements (24 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide further clarity on the purpose and function of his attendance as a keynote speaker at the "Building the Ecosystem" event in October 2022 which promoted Ireland's interaction with the arms industry. [58444/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (24 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she intends to bring forth legislation that will standardise the teaching of relationship and sexual education across all publicly funded Irish schools. [58616/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (24 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans for the creation of new schools which fall under the remit of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. [58407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 259. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that those with disabilities partaking in the National Learning Network are being excluded from receiving the disability allowance. [58622/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (24 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that those with disabilities partaking in the National Learning Network are being excluded from receiving the disability allowance. [58621/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: I appeal to the Taoiseach in the context of his role and the responsibility he has for the north-east inner city task force. In the Gallery above us, we have Bobby, Reuben and Christy, along with their coach, Steven, from the Corinthians Boxing Club. This club represents the very best of the north inner-city. More than 40 children train there three nights a week, plying their craft and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (23 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will take an initiative at EU or UN level to ensure that Israel will be held accountable for the apartheid regime it is perpetuating which deprives millions of Palestinians of their civil and political rights (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58377/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (23 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the halving of the student assistance fund from €16.2 million to €8 million, which has returned the budget allocation of the student assistance fund to pre-Covid levels; if he has any plans to address this issue through a further allocation of funds to the student assistance fund; and if he will...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: I had not intended to but I will begin by referencing some of the commentary from a previous speaker, Deputy Richmond. He talked about how important it is to be honest and said that if the Government needs to do more, it will do more. It is an interesting proposition. How much suffering must a parent or family experience before the Government decides to step in? Is there a requisite level...

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (17 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Minister of State for bringing this debate forward and for his helpful contribution in listening to the statements of Members. Deputy Richmond is right. We do not say often enough that we love Dublin. As somebody who grew up and spends a lot of time there, it is a place I absolutely adore. It is for that very reason I want to fight for it. There are, without question, some...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: I will begin where the previous Government speaker finished, which was on the recent High Court ruling on CETA. Government Members have said that there is no legal requirement for a referendum. However, enough has happened in terms of public discussion and public discourse. There is probably an ethical and civic requirement. If this is to become law, perhaps there is a requirement for us...

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: I am looking forward to and enjoying the contributions from everyone on this important topic. Science and research shape our modern world and its future more than any other profession or area of study. Scientific progress can be a matter of life and death for those suffering from disease, those living in poverty and those plagued by a lack of natural resources, just as it can open...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: This week is Transgender Awareness Week, ending with Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday. According to the latest survey conducted by BeLonG To, the LGBT youth organisation, which surveyed more than 1,200 LGBTQI+ students from across the country, 76% of students reported feeling unsafe at school. As one can imagine, feeling unsafe in a school environment is bound to have a detrimental...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 554. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the roles that SENO and NEPS have regarding the new guidelines for assessments of needs. [54526/22]