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Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (13 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: We will now move to Sinn Féin. I call on Deputy Ó Murchú. I am terribly sorry; the next speaker is Deputy O'Reilly. I did not think she was here.

Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (13 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am sorry that I could not see the Deputy. It is unusual for someone in the front row in a theatre not to be seen, but there we go. I next call Deputy Fitzpatrick, who, I understand, is sharing time with Deputy Tóibín.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education (13 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if speech and language therapists among others are being directly recruited by the National Council for Special Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24883/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the extension of the school inclusion model which was approved in early 2019 and includes in-school and preschool therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24884/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 163. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation on the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25685/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 164. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is considering to address the level of financial debt experienced by many small and medium businesses as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25687/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 165. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his Department has engaged with businesses experiencing rent disputes as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25688/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Reviews (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 166. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the work by his Department to review the nature of collective bargaining and industrial relations in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25689/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 195. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being considered to support investment and growth in the green economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of Ireland’s Nationally Determined Contribution to the EU as part of the Paris Climate Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25691/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 197. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the engagement his Department has had within the EU with regard to emissions trading schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25692/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 198. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken to ensure existing infrastructure is being adapted so as to be climate resilient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 635. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the family court Bill; the infrastructure needed to make the legislation fulfil its potential; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25686/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (20 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the student grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26945/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (20 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he is taking to address additional demand for university course places later in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26946/21]

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: Ireland is not an outlier, nor should it be. I believe the digital green certificate should be introduced in July. We made a commitment that the recovery proposal for aviation would be published in May and I am pleased to note that will happen on Friday. I am, however, dismayed at certain aspects of the Minister's contribution this afternoon on the basis that it now looks like we will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Renewable Energy Generation (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I cannot see the Minister of State but I know he is there. I will start by mentioning a development that occurred this evening. I am pleased to report that Fingal County Council, my local authority, voted for 1,200 houses in Donabate. Rather shockingly, although unsurprisingly, Sinn Féin opposed it. The development will provide for more than 500 social and affordable homes and 700...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Renewable Energy Generation (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. There was a lot of information in his reply for me to consider as a member of the climate committee in the coming months. One of the issues mentioned by the Minister of State was grid improvements, and the necessity for us to invest a significant sum in upgrading our grid infrastructure to cater for demand but also for home...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am in Leinster House. I thank Mr. Lynott for his presentation, which was very interesting. I will focus very briefly on security of supply if that is okay. It is not too far from Deputy Whitmore's comments. The witness commented on backup generation and natural gas, which is a concern, and the ability of the existing network to cater for microgeneration. We are creating awareness in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have a follow-up question on the security of supply element in our energy generation ability in a case where our renewables might have an off-day or off-week, dependent on the weather, which Mr. Lynott touched on. Is there scope within the existing network of power stations to take up that slack as we head towards 2030?