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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 962. To ask the Minister for Health when the staff at a facility (details supplied) will be awarded the pandemic recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54391/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 1033. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) is granted a date for an assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54634/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 240. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the report submitted to the UN General Assembly by the UN special rapporteur on the right to adequate housing concerning the destruction of Palestinian homes, military incursions, closures, state-backed settler attacks, home demolitions, and destruction of property; in this context, if he agrees with many human rights experts...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the first meeting of the European Political Community. [50726/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: The concept of a European political community was an initiative of the French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron. He made this proposal at the Conference on the Future of Europe when it was concluding. Forty-four European countries, including Ireland, attended the first meeting in Prague. The UK also attended, which marked a change in attitudes by the British to European affairs generally....

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: As we know, there has been political instability in Westminster for many weeks now. It has delayed negotiations between the UK and the EU on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol. As a result, there has been no progress regarding efforts to put a functioning Executive in place in Stormont. Thankfully, it seems the appointment of Rishi Sunak as British Prime Minister has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount in Government funding allocated to the student assistance fund for the academic years 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK relations and the implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. We appreciate that we have been give factual information, rational arguments and evidence-based findings. As practising politicians, we appreciate that having regard to the situation on these islands. I have three brief questions which, hopefully, can be answered briefly. Deputy Howlin made a brief reference to evidence related to trade...

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: European Council (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a report on the European Council in Brussels on 20 and 21 October 2022. [54587/22]

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: European Council (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: European Heads of Government considered their approach to COP27 when they met in October. As it turned out, the EU played a crucial role at COP27. The Taoiseach addressed the conference on 8 November and outlined Ireland's position, which highlighted the importance of climate justice. As we know, COP27 has now concluded with a final agreement reached after prolonged negotiations. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 132. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current position regarding negotiations between the European Union and the UK regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57303/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: I understand that technical negotiations between the UK and EU on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol have recommenced. As we know, this issue is linked with efforts to get the Executive up and running at Stormont. The House will appreciate if the Minister could update it on those negotiations.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Thankfully, there is now political stability at Westminster and a more pragmatic mood prevails. As the Minister said, there is some optimism that agreement on the protocol can be reached. The Minister dealt with the issue of trade, but the Northern Ireland protocol also deals with commitments concerning the non-diminution of rights under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 164. To ask the Minister for Health when an adult ADHD clinic will be established in Dublin north city and county (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current gap in service is resulting in adults not receiving their medication and required doses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58197/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of a Project A2 - Workforce Planning in the High Level Implementation plan Strengthening our Defence Forces. [58285/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 147. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Ireland's position on the proposed new corporate sustainability due diligence directive; if he will negotiate to strengthen this proposed directive to make it more effective with regard to the inclusion of many more companies, the obligations of the financial sector, coverage for full value overseas chains, reducing carbon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 158. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will put protections in place for motorists who have had to book an NCT test past their expiry date, taking into consideration the backlog for appointments, particularly with regard to the requirements concerning motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58503/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the protections that are being put in place for motorists who have had to book an NCT test past their expiry date, taking into consideration the backlog for appointments; if his attention has been drawn to reports that this has implications for motor insurance policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58505/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Council of Europe (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 187. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline Ireland's impact on the recent decision by the Council of Europe to hold a fourth summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58502/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 39. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. [54586/22]