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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland and the European Union will substantially increase humanitarian aid to countries in the Horn of Africa affected by severe famine caused by severe ongoing droughts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57304/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 412. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that three primary schools on the same campus (details supplied) have been selected for reconfiguration and divestment as part of a pilot scheme; if she will give full details of this proposal; if a facilitator has been appointed to facilitate this process; if the facilitator will be consulting parents and the local...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 419. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if claimants on the disability allowance who transferred to the temporary training allowance will be able to receive the one-off €500 cost-of-living lump sum payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57262/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if claimants of the disability allowance who transferred to the temporary training allowance will be able to receive the one-off €500 cost-of-living lump sum payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57261/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: I am not scheduled to speak on this grouping.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (29 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department’s Strategy Statement 2021-2023. [59158/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (29 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: The strategy statement of the Department of the Taoiseach refers to the need to offer objective and evidence-informed advice to the Government. It refers to a deep-rooted public service ethos of independence, integrity and impartiality. In that context I ask the Taoiseach about the Romanes lecture he gave to the University of Oxford earlier this month under the heading The Centre Will Hold:...

COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: As we have heard, climate change is a stark reality for much of the world's population and it is happening much faster than scientists had predicted. This is evidenced by the many incidences of extreme weather events such as droughts, flooding and forest fires across the globe this year, which caused substantial loss of life and destruction on a massive scale. Many societies face an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (29 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 712. To ask the Minister for Health the position of Ireland in relation to a World Health Organisation proposal for a pandemic treaty; if he will advocate to bring about a people-centred legal instrument with commitments and practical mechanisms for pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery based on human rights equity and principles; if the issues of innovation and equitable...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 32. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the US congressional delegation. [59154/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: It is clear the EU and the US agree on many foreign policy issues since the election of Joe Biden as US President, particularly as regards Ukraine. As far as Ireland is concerned, we enjoy close ties and historical bonds with the US. Irish people follow US politics closely, including the recent midterm elections. In this context, I pay tribute to the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (30 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details regarding the procedures for the making of a final decision on whether or not to proceed with a proposal to reconfigure schools in the listed pilot areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59718/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law Report: Engagement with European Commissioner for Justice (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Chairman and I thank the Commissioner for his presence today. We appreciate him taking the time to come here to present the report. This current Commission is very open and accessible. The President of the European Commission is addressing both Houses of Parliament in Ireland next Thursday. That is a good sign of openness, transparency and a willingness to engage. I take on...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (7 Dec 2022)

Seán Haughey: The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed both Houses last week to mark our 50 years as members of the EU. I suggest, therefore, this is a good time to assess how the EU has performed over the past two and a half years since this Government came to office. During this time, the EU faced unprecedented challenges. In February 2020, Covid-19 arrived. This...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2022)

Seán Haughey: 65. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the qualifying PRSI contributions required for the over-65s benefit payment can be assessed using a person's whole term of employment and not the contributions in the governing contribution year to cater for those who would not qualify for a social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61063/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2022)

Seán Haughey: 75. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review has taken place in respect of the issue concerning class S PRSI contributions arising solely from personal pensions and the implications for those who are applying for the benefit payment for 65-year-olds; if it will be acknowledged that these persons are not self-employed and should be considered for this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (7 Dec 2022)

Seán Haughey: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of delays in finalising the processing of wills in the probate office.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61062/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (6 Dec 2022)

Seán Haughey: 9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the current waiting times for family law hearings at the Dublin Circuit Court. [60503/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (6 Dec 2022)

Seán Haughey: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of knife assaults recorded in each of the Dublin Garda divisions to date in 2022 [60504/22]