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Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The tax must be capped. We will pay a fuel increase but we will not pay a tax on the fuel increase.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The tax was also increased.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: How are they going to get to work to pay it?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (1 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 46. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the slow issuing of work permits for the hospitality sector seeking workers from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59417/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents are expressing concerns in relation to the mental health impact that the wearing of masks will have on children and the future impact it will have on society (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 204. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents are expressing concerns in relation to the mental health impact the wearing of masks will have on children and the future impact it will have on society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59415/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Yesterday, there was a protest here by the Irish Truckers and Haulage Association against Fuel Prices and SMEs. Last night, I was informed those involved are planning a second protest that will include farmers, SMEs throughout the country and other organisations coming to the capital to highlight the national emergency because of the inflated cost of fuel, which is interfering with every...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Will the Tánaiste agree to an emergency meeting?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Government controls 23% of those costs and 2% of it was voted in this House on a carbon tax.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Government has a further 19% at its disposal.

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Seven or eight months ago, when we were in the convention centre, I was the first Deputy to hand over a booklet to the Government and to the head of the Oireachtas about purifier air systems for schools. I asked for some of them to be put into Leinster House so we could return to this Chamber. I was the first person to do this and I have not yet received any feedback from the Government or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the lack of substitute teachers in schools; if it is possible to bring trainee teachers in to relieve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58028/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Climate Action Plan (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the commencement of the energy retrofit for schools built prior to 2008 to deliver on the Climate Action 2030 targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 224. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are expected that persons attending the gym, hairdressers and beautician should show proof of their EU Digital COVID Certificates as many persons working in these industries are expressing concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58027/21]

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Rural Independent Group is behind everything that can be done to reduce emissions but it will not accept a carbon tax that is being foisted on the Irish people. Irish people will pay the highest rate of carbon tax anywhere in the world at €41 per tonne following budget 2022, with a statutory target of a staggering €100 per tonne by 2030. Like everyone else, we want the...

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Taoiseach's answer to the people was to put a 2% increase on fuel. Who pays the most? The Government is taking 45% of a wage. I have asked the Taoiseach today about the rural person because there is no infrastructure. The Taoiseach mentioned infrastructure two or three times in his deliberations. If I was living in the city I could choose the Luas, the train, the DART, the bus or I...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I also pass on my best wishes to the Ceann Comhairle for a speedy recovery. Inflation is at a 14-year high thanks to the rise in energy costs, supply shortages and increased demand following the post-Covid reopening. The Central Statistics Office has confirmed that the rise in prices in October was the largest seen since April 2007. The squeeze on the household budget is due to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (23 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the witnesses for attending. Ballingarry is the area where I live and between two of the villages close to where I live, there is a place called Knockfierna. Its name means “hill of truth”, so if the Chairman wonders why I always tell the truth, it is because I live on the hill of truth. I love heritage and I love everything to do with our heritage. I have been in...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: My constituency includes Newcastle West, with 7,000 people, and Abbeyfeale, with more than 2,000 people. They are currently in the throes of having a bypass made for their town. This is welcome for the people who have been in traffic queues from Limerick to Kerry, and from any other part of the country. However, it can be traumatic for an individual owning a house, farm or a business, as I...