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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: For the record, you have allowed one member to speak six minutes over their time. I had a meeting across the city and I am after pedalling over here. If it is ending at 12.30 p.m., then it is ending at 12.30 p.m., but if it goes over time for one member, then I should be allowed to contribute a single question at the end of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: If you want to shut down debate, that is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I would accept it if-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: To finish my point, if the meeting ends at 12.30 p.m., that rule would hold water, but it does not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: It does not when you allow it to run over for one member.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Can I proceed to ask my question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: No need to apologise, Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: It does not.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (19 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 15. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Irish bid for co-hosting the 2028 European Football Championships includes a back-up stadium in the event that Casement Park, Belfast is unavailable [45070/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (19 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to further promote a culture of lifelong learning within the workforce, focusing on increasing the lifelong learning rate from the current rate of 9% to 18% by 2025; what the current rate is in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45533/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he is taking to expand the capacity of apprenticeships, and to expand the supports available to learners and employers who take up apprenticeship opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45534/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 60. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the Disability Green Paper proposals in relation to extending the domiciliary care allowance scheme. [46398/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will confirm that under the proposals in the Green Paper on Reform of Disability Payments, no person who is currently in receipt of long-term disability payments will be moved off a disability payment. [46399/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies (24 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the appointment of a new Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, given that there is no appeal function for decisions on primary medical certificates. [46174/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Transport Costs (24 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 469. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the resumption of the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance schemes, which were suspended in 2013. [46175/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: In 2009, 24-hour accident and emergency departments were closed in Ennis and Nenagh. At the time it was said this would lead to centres of excellence. Fourteen years on, that simply has never been the case, and it is a falsehood for some to say that it led to any centre of excellence. It was quite the opposite. The problem has been funding, with so many people through one 24-hour accident...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I will offer a short comment on the commentary given over the weekend by Dana Erlich, the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. It was out of order for her to criticise our President while at the same time rejecting outright any criticisms or questioning of how her state has conducted itself over the past fortnight. I am fully in agreement with anyone who has spoken this week and last week to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Properties (26 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has plans to undertake any substantial building work in Shannon, County Clare, specifically remediation works on the Department of Transport's motor taxation office and the passport screening area in Shannon Airport's arrivals hall, operated by An Garda Síochána. [46933/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Properties (26 Oct 2023)

Cathal Crowe: What plans does the Minister of State have in terms of the Office of Public Works, OPW, carrying out substantial capital works in the Shannon town area? Specifically, I would like to know whether the Minister of State has any plans for the motor taxation office and passport control in the arrivals hall of the airport.