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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the implementation of the provision for a pending electors list for persons aged 16 and 17 years, as set out under the Electoral Reform Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53814/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are any plans in place to speed-up the processing time of the foreign birth register at present (details supplied). [53812/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a national school (details supplied) which was informed that it will be losing a developing-school post due to the school being just eight pupils short of the enrolment threshold to save the position. [53815/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I want to ask the Tánaiste about Dublin's O'Connell Street. The "RTÉ Investigates" documentary last week encapsulates many of the problems that probably any of us who live or work in the city knew have been happening there for a long time. I put it to the Tánaiste that the issues on O'Connell Street are vast and complex and require a multi-departmental approach. Dublin City...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: It does not cover O'Connell Street.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Food Crisis: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I will be brief because I do not want to rehash any of the questions that have already been asked. Each member began their contribution by thanking the witnesses for their contribution because we know how urgent their task is and how valuable their time is in that regard. What would their expectations be of us as parliamentarians when coming away from this meeting? What tangible asks do...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I move amendment No. 257: In page 116, line 39, after “any” to insert “wilful”. This involves a simple matter of phraseology. The regulatory framework provided within this Bill is strong and well-intentioned. However, I have an issue with the specific language under Chapter 5, section 139ZT of the Bill regarding a notice to end contravention, which outlines a...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: Okay. I am still not convinced. The Minister referenced the UK courts, as did I, but this has particular relevance to Ireland. A lot of these tech companies and social media companies are based here so it could potentially create a hostile environment. I am referring to future technologies that do not exist yet. If we have directors of these companies here, I would like to believe we...

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]

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

Gary Gannon: 555. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasoning behind NCSE being able to pass legal responsibility on to schools. [54527/22]

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

Gary Gannon: 556. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if schools will be appropriately resourced to enable school principals or their nominated teacher, likely SETs, to complete the report of education needs form (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54528/22]

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

Gary Gannon: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all nominated teachers, including SETs, are experienced enough to complete the report of education needs form. [54529/22]

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

Gary Gannon: 558. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that the NCSE is qualified to "nominate a person with the appropriate expertise to carry out an assessment of education needs"; if she will provide a clear definition of “appropriate expertise”; and if school principals and staff were consulted on this decision. [54530/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (8 Nov 2022)

Gary Gannon: 862. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to many people seeking asylum having been left out of the recent regularisation scheme for undocumented people, due to their not having the full residence requirement on the day that the scheme opened and could not apply, despite meeting the criteria of the scheme; and if she will make a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...