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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices: Discussion (23 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: I want to put a number of questions to Mr. Drennan. On the proposed revamped diesel rebate scheme that the association put to the Minister and the Department, could Mr. Drennan please take the committee through that and how it would work? Compared to other countries how far is Ireland behind? I am aware it is only 7.5 cent but it is a major impediment. My next question is for Mr. Flynn...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices: Discussion (23 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: Where is the parent company based?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices: Discussion (23 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: Is it a subsidiary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices: Discussion (23 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: Is it British-based?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices: Discussion (23 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: With regard to passing on some break to hauliers from the freight industry-----

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome this Bill, which has been long awaited in this House. The main provisions of the Bill include the establishment of a circular economy fund by way of the charging of a levy to encourage people and suppliers to move to reusable alternatives; the recycling of certain single-use items; a prohibition on the supply of certain single-use items where suitable alternatives are available;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (31 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: 18. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an updated report on the development of the primary health care centre on Station Road, Ennis, County Clare; when it is intended that this new state-of-the-art health facility will open; the services to be provided; the projected numbers of doctors, nurses and other vital health professionals who will deliver this new service; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (31 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: 38. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his recent visit to University Hospital Limerick; his action plan to address the ongoing chronic trolley crisis following his visit setting out a timeframe for these actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16846/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Strategies (31 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: 124. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will fundamentally reform the ash dieback replanting scheme given the dramatic spread of the disease throughout the country; if he will consider as part of these reforms some pilot schemes to change the use of the land to other uses that are in line with our climate change targets; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (31 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: 153. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has taken to date and his future plans to provide relief to the farming sector regarding the ever-increasing cost of fertiliser and other farm inputs costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16852/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Joe Carey: 93. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on her discussions regarding a proposal put forward by this Deputy for a reformed and revamped local improvement scheme involving funding from her Department, the Department of Transport and local authorities; the investment proposed by both Departments; when the scheme will be launched and open for applications;...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Refugee Resettlement Programme (5 Apr 2022)

Joe Carey: 117. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the pathways that have been developed in relation to community services programmes throughout the country to activate new and existing schemes under the remit of her Department for those community services programmes that are involved in assisting refugees from Ukraine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17918/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (5 Apr 2022)

Joe Carey: 398. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18339/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (6 Apr 2022)

Joe Carey: 249. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021; when all aspects of the Act will be commenced including the provision regarding the rental of properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18738/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (7 Apr 2022)

Joe Carey: 88. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider a reform of the processing of work permit applications to allow for faster processing in circumstances in which there is a shortage of suitably qualified available labour in a sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: I confirm that I am in my office in Leinster House. Dr. Browne is very welcome. I congratulate him on his appointment and thank him for his engagement with the committee. There is considerable concern about Russia and its noted involvement in cybercrime, including the potential for an acceleration of its activities in cybercrime, coupled with its unlawful invasion of Ukraine. The most...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: I have one last question. What recourse have we as a State? Dr. Browne said this attack emanated from Russia. What recourse have we? As a country, are we linking with other jurisdictions and agencies to get some recourse? This cyberattack caused major interruption, and continues to do so, across our health system, yet these people can walk off into the sunset. It is not right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: May I ask just two short follow-up questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: How does our system now measure up compared with other jurisdictions in respect of confidence and headcount? I note that the NCSC intends to bring its headcount up to 45 by the end of this year and to 70 by 2024. In the event that it does not reach those figures, does it have any contingency plans? Out of interest, will Dr. Browne give us an overview of the college courses available in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe Carey: That is it.