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Ceisteanna - Questions: Good Friday Agreement (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: At the outset, I extend my condolences and sympathies to the family of the former DUP MLA from Belfast, Christopher Stalford, on his untimely death over the weekend. All of us in the House can agree that there is a gap regarding not just North-South relations but relations within Northern Ireland. It is a gap that the shared island dialogue has a great opportunity to fill. I ask the...

Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland and Reports of Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I am sharing time with Deputy Patrick Costello. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to another important and poignant discussion on the deep, dark legacy issues that beset all of us on this island regardless of political tradition, geography, age or demographic status. The more we discuss these issues, the more clear, evident and important it becomes that we ensure that full...

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I join colleagues in welcoming the Ukrainian ambassador to the Chamber. Tonight we are all speaking slightly at a remove, based on facts, figures and reports in the media. Our ambassador has family and friends at home as do all her team. We have to put them at the front of our minds. This is not something they are watching on CNN. It is people's lives and livelihoods. Kilometres away...

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: -----but I would call on Deputy Brady to reflect on it.

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I heard what the Deputy said.

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I heard what he said and am responding directly to his comments.

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I did not interrupt the Deputy when he was speaking. Deputies in this House have talked about building an anti-war coalition. Does one know what happens to anti-war protesters on the streets of Moscow? They get locked up and are never heard from again. It is an utter fantasy that we can grasp our hands and pretend this does not involve us, that we can keep our mind out of it and that...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: Will the Tánaiste confirm that the Government will not only seek wide ranging sanctions on Russian officials and entities but also officials and entities in Belarus, occupied South Ossetia and occupied eastern Ukraine which have aided and abetted this invasion? Will the Tánaiste elaborate on the preparatory work that has been done by the Government to accept large-scale refugees...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I am grateful to the Minister of State for taking the debate at this hour of a Thursday evening. This is an issue where choosing the forum in which to raise it is difficult, because it involves a number of State and semi-State bodies. It is hard to ascertain directly through parliamentary questions what role the Minister can have. That is where I have combined two or three efforts into one...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Minister of State sincerely for that comprehensive response. I appreciate the many efforts and initiatives being taken by this Government with regard to public transport provision across the State but particularly in the Dublin region. Having engaged, or attempted to engage, with the Minister for Transport via parliamentary questions, letters and other means, I fully...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: 25. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an update will be provided on the Government’s engagement with the joint bid for Euro 2028 by Ireland and the UK; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10321/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: 50. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an update will be provided on her work to promote women in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10320/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: 148. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an update will be provided on the investment in research and development in green hydrogen as a fuel for power generation, as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Neale Richmond: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an update will be provided on the work of the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9454/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: As Russian tanks roll into the suburbs of Kyiv and as the Ukrainian President issues yet another desperate plea for solidarity, will the Irish Government support the fast-tracking of Ukrainian accession to the European Union?

Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Motion (1 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I greatly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this very important debate and state my absolute support for this motion and the efforts the Government is making in this regard. In the few brief minutes I have before I share time with colleagues, I will hit on three points because we can have a discussion on so many different aspects that require attention. The first call I will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (1 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 167. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if all homeowners will avail of all grants available through the SEAI whether availing of the one stop shop service or the individual energy upgrade grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (1 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 168. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views that a limited number of approved contractors will lead to delays in accessing SEAI grants for many customers; if steps are being taken to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (1 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 439. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if funds will be allocated to the United Nations Population Fund supplies as part of Ireland’s overseas development assistance budget for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11753/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 478. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the provision of a permanent location and building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11346/22]