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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I entirely accept that there is a need for a balance and that there are jobs that cannot be done from home. Nobody is suggesting an absolute right. Again, I return to the point that inasmuch as there is a presumption, it seems to lie more strongly with the employer than the employee. It is important that workers be well protected in this regard. While the Bill is at heads stage, there is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Low Pay Commission (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I also have a question on this issue that will likely not be reached. The report is on the desk of the Minister of State and I hope it can be expedited as soon as possible. A refrain I have too often heard from the Government side of the House is that work is the best way to get out of poverty. In many instances that can be true, but for it to be true across the board work has to pay...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with organisations in County Cork on the potential for floating offshore wind there. [18854/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: If I was to make a specific ask at this point, it would be for a dedicated discussion with the Minister. The potential for offshore wind in Cork is enormous in terms of reducing emissions but also in terms of creating jobs. However, we have to ensure that the skills are there on the ground in order that Cork can become a world leader in offshore wind and especially floating offshore wind....

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

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 35. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the work of the Working Group on the Living Wage. [18807/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 146. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on his work to date exploring the potential for Ireland in developing offshore wind power particularly floating wind power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18852/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I will be very specific with my first question. My subsequent questions might be a bit more general. My first question is for Mr. Smyth. He made the point very well on the issues surrounding trainee clinical psychologists and educational counselling psychologists. I will make a general point first. We discuss mental health a lot in these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Could Ms Murphy state whether people have to incur costs in accruing hours of clinical experience in psychotherapy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Forgive me but my next question is somewhat negative. I will direct it primarily at Mr. Ryan and Drs. Duffy and Morning, but if Mr. Smyth and Ms Murphy want to respond also, that will be fine. The figures from the My World Survey show an increase of 15% to 20% in the number with severe anxiety and an increase in those reporting severe depression from 14% to 21%. These are not small...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have five minutes in which to speak but I probably spent in excess of five hours speaking to the previous legislation that sought to resolve these matters. There are differences in the detail of the Bill but there is a consensus that the process for appointing judges must be radically transformed. It is a matter that has been debated in these Houses for approximately 20 years. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss this issue. This is probably the first time since some of the Covid restrictions were lifted that these two organisations are before the committee. I wish to acknowledge that even though issues around the examinations and so on were much debated, both organisations worked under extreme pressure during the Covid pandemic. I acknowledge the work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I agree with this point. As well as being institutions of learning and huge economic drivers, institutions in the third level sector are major employers with tens of thousands of workers. There are several unions that would be a regular part of engagement with higher education institutions, such as the Teachers’ Union of Ireland, TUI, the Irish Federation of University Teachers,...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I did not see an appropriate place to mention it but I, along with Deputy Conway-Walsh, may bring forward on Report Stage amendments relating to funding issues.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1800. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the medical cannabis access programme clinical review; when the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20997/22]