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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Licences (16 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State for that update. I am concerned at the February date because when previously raised, there was an expectation that this would be in place by December of this year, assuming that there were no wobbles or hold-ups. I ask the Minister of State to outline the delays that emerged over recent months to cause the date to be pushed out to February. Has it been sent to...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Licences (16 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I acknowledge the extensions which were a very practical and meaningful measure but many of those extended licences will fall due for renewal soon. I have been contacted by many people who are waiting to renew their licence. Their dates are up now or will be fairly shortly but they are holding off on renewal, pending this change. Where do they stand? Will it be based on their date of...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Licences (16 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the-up-to-date position on changes to the medical certificate form requirement for 70 to 75-year-olds renewing their driver licences; if all the relevant legislation is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62312/21]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Licences (16 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: There was agreement on legislation to increase the age limit for people who were renewing their drivers’ licences and would need medical certificates. The age limit was to be increased from 70 to 75. The Road Safety Authority was reviewing the draft legislation and it was being sent on to parliamentary counsel. There was an expectation this would be delivered earlier this year....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of engagement with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Cork County Council on the measures now proposed to make the N22 junctions safe between Macroom and Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62313/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Exchequer Returns (16 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he sees as appropriate to address the cost of living with rising inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62315/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I need to raise the matter of non-Covid patients who are waiting for access to health services. Many vulnerable people, whether they are in hospital, in the accident and emergency department or up in the ward, would previously have had a family member who could advocate on their behalf and to explain their situation. That is no longer possible with the restrictions. People are feeling very...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (14 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with National Broadband Ireland and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that current delays to the roll-out will be resolved; the measures being considered to improve on the current projected delivery dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61452/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the range of measures that were considered for the new CAP farm eco-scheme; if measures such as milk recording and the use of sexed semen or improving herd economic breeding index, EBI, were considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60773/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: To have the most meaningful impact on the environment we need the greatest level of participation from farmers. The various schemes should include actions that will engage the maximum number of farmers from right across the different enterprises in order to get the best impact on the environment. Will the Minister outline the measures he has been considering and the rationale behind...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for those details. I acknowledge that he has taken feedback on board and made modifications and extensions with those five options, making the process more accessible and meaningful for farmers. Can he outline the options that were considered and did not make it? One of those schemes focuses on working in co-operation with neighbours on adjacent farms. There are areas...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I want to focus back in on the point about those who are not just dealing with their own farm but taking in a commonage or land along a body of water body, for example. It is going to give much more meaningful environmental benefit if there is a larger number of people involved and the action is being taken across a wider area. There are situations where it may be on commonage or the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the further and continuing supports that are being considered for SMEs to ensure the viability of these businesses when they reopen and continue trading given the financial difficulties experienced by Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60757/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (9 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 134. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional supports that will be provided for local enterprise offices in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60800/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: A large number of parents have been raising different concerns with me about the situation of Covid within the school environment, particularly the measures to deal with it. For some, the wearing of masks is a real difficulty and open windows for ventilation is a big problem for many. Parents are asking about measures to improve the environment for children in the classroom, including...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (8 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 193. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the European Union Committee on the Protection of Animals during Transport proposed regulations on live exports and the impact these proposals could have on Irish animal exports. [60830/21]

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tithíocht agus Cúrsaí Pleanála Fisiciúla sa Ghaeltacht (Atógáil): Plé (8 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Cuirim fáilte roimh na finnéithe agus gabhaim buíochas leo as an gcur i láthair. Bhí an deis againn labhairt le roinnt de na comhairlí contae cheana féin agus tá sé soiléir nach bhfuilid ag cur riachtanais phobal na Gaeilge chun cinn. Bhí sé suimiúil a chloisteáil ansin gur cuireadh an Ghaeilge san áireamh i bplean...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tithíocht agus Cúrsaí Pleanála Fisiciúla sa Ghaeltacht (Atógáil): Plé (8 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Aontaím leis an bplean teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na comhairleoirí Gaeltachta chomh maith mar, ag deireadh an lae, is plean na comhairle atá ann agus tá sé fíorthábhachtach go mbeadh na comhairleoirí áitiúla páirteach ann. Is féidir linn a bheith ag féachaint ar threoirlínte, nó pé rud a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (7 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I want to see a situation where every community has the opportunity of people living and working locally, whether using broadband at home or the community hubs. In some smaller communities, there are no public buildings other than the school. I note what the Minister said about the pub option and repurposing buildings is a very real option because in many communities a shop and a pub might...