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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the expenditure incurred in relation to Columb Barracks, Mullingar, per expense type and including a description of the works undertaken, for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [20234/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reports (3 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 63. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the last report produced by his Department in relation to the architectural significance and historical significance of Columb Barracks, Mullingar. [20235/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 480. To ask the Minister for Health if the addiction service for those under 18 years in the midlands counties, which was delivered by the Midlands Regional Drug and Alcohol Taskforce in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, is now fully staffed and operational. [20760/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: The witnesses are most welcome. We could probably discuss this issue for hours but unfortunately we do not have the time. I agree fundamentally with what Professor Donnelly said about the holistic approach. I often find that we tend to get bogged down in problems without focusing on what the potential solution is. The outcome of that is a maze or tangle of red tape and bureaucracy that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: It is about finding that balance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: I thank Mr. Ahmed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: I was a county councillor when there was no maternity leave so very little shocks me any more. It surprises me but does not shock me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: Would I be correct in saying that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: I will be. Without that change being made, we are closing the door to talented, passionate and committed researchers who do not have access to additional funding to be able to support themselves for the duration.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the witnesses for coming in to us this morning. We could spend all day speaking about this but unfortunately we do not have all day. This morning the committee heard from another group of guests about the importance of creating the ecosystem of research and of ensuring that research being undertaken is not only focused on any economic benefit at the end, so that balance and parity...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he has taken specifically in relation to the three-week time period it takes the Passport Office to check the validity of documentation once received by it, in view of the exceptionally long delays and impact on families that existed in the weeks of summer 2022. [21479/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if woodchip imported to fuel power plants is sustainably sourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21300/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures his Department will take to support struggling mortgage holders, considering the ECB increased its interest rates again on 4 May 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21871/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 256. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement, if any, his Department has had with a company (details supplied) with a workforce in its manufacturing facility in Athlone, County Westmeath, and its operations in Dublin, to minimise job losses as the company announced plans to cut 6,000 jobs globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21398/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 317. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement she has had with representatives of the hotel industry regarding room availability; and her views on whether this matter will present difficulties during the tourist season. [21872/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide clarity on the percentage of commanage that can be active turbary without negatively affecting the ACRES payment available to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21302/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (9 May 2023)

Sorca Clarke: 603. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department plans to provide the HSE civil registration service at the primary care centre, Athlone, County Westmeath as it had been. [21301/23]