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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Institute of Public Health (30 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I welcome the witnesses to the committee. Their work has been so good, North and South. How effective has IPH been in promoting genuine North-South collaboration since its establishment? What challenges exist in aligning public health policies North and South? Some examples include tobacco legislation and minimum unit pricing on alcohol. Are there lessons from Covid-19 when it comes to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Institute of Public Health (30 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: That data is not in place yet between North and South, but the IPH thinks it would be a good idea to have that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Institute of Public Health (30 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the witnesses for their responses.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 115. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on additional safety measures and traffic management measures being considered on the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton and the Lakeview Roundabout in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51553/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Sep 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progression of the proposed upgrade of the R624 access road to Cobh and the Great Island in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51552/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Swimming Pools (2 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken by his Department to encourage the establishment of swimming pools in towns that currently have no such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51927/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Emergency Planning (2 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 1329 of 29 July 2025; for an update on the procurement of a cell-based public warning system for use during emergencies; the engagement his Department has had to date with the Department of Defence and the Office of Emergency Planning in this regard; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (2 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 107. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the new community nursing unit at Midleton Community Hospital, Midleton, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52008/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (2 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 374. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the membership of the National Governance and Strategy Group that was to be established under the National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027; the number of times this group has met to date; the situation with respect to the mid-term review of the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52880/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan (2 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 379. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current situation with respect to carbon credits which may arise as a result of the planting of trees by farmers and other landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52879/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (8 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 126. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the work of his Department to progress the Programme for Government commitment to introduce planning guidelines for solar energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53325/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (8 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant or derelict properties registered in Cork county from 2022 to 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53282/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of An Garda Síochána vehicles taken out of service in each respective year from 2021 to 2024 inclusive, and to date in 2025; the reasons for their removal from service; the number of vehicles added in the same period; if there is a minimum number of Garda service vehicles required for each station; and if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (14 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I welcome the ambassador and admire her courage and the courage of the Ukrainian people throughout the war. Her presentation was very good. I have one or two questions. Will the ambassador brief the committee on the current humanitarian and security situation within Ukraine, particularly now as winter approaches?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (14 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the ambassador for her response. What are Ukraine's most urgent needs at this stage in terms of humanitarian aid, reconstruction help and military assistance and how can Ireland best target its support to that effect?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (14 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Chair and thank the ambassador for her response.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Safety (14 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: 94. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken by his Department to encourage farm safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55024/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Safety (14 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I thank the Minister of State for his response. We all agree that the health and well-being of our farmers are of vital importance. That is why I am pleased that the Minister of State and his Department are taking farm safety seriously. Nobody wants to hear of accidents or, heaven forbid, fatalities at work. Our farmers do an important job, sometimes in very dangerous circumstances. I,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Safety (14 Oct 2025)

Noel McCarthy: I acknowledge the work of the Minister of State and the Government on farm safety. I note that the Department has looked for proposals that focus on farm safety, health and well-being, and enhancing farmers' awareness, and that studies are being conducted. I also appreciate that a physical and mental health awareness programme is being funded, together with the Department of Health and the...