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Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: The sudden escalation in violence in the Middle East on 7 October began with the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel resulting in the deaths of over 1,400 people. I condemn these attacks unreservedly. The brutal Hamas attacks involved the deliberate targeting of civilians and the taking of hostages including children and displayed utter disregard for human life. It is hard to believe that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (17 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make psychotherapy and counselling services VAT exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45229/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (17 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position regarding building works at a schools (details supplied); when these works will be complete; when the school will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45194/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and for taking the trouble to come here today. I found the discussion very informative. I do not have many questions. I suspect my colleagues have further questions. The Wheel raised points about match funding, the application and reporting systems, the bureaucracy involved in these applications, the need to involve the community sector more,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: It is very important that universities set their targets and get this funding.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 44. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs will next meet. [42589/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Economic Policy (19 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the Adult Literacy for Life, or ALL Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of craft apprenticeship places that are planned for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 73. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the key aspects of the proposed three-tiered personal support payment for people with disabilities. [46391/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the proposed introduction of new in-work supports for people with disabilities. [46392/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 13. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent European Political Community meeting in Granada, Spain. [46619/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: We are aware that the European Political Community platform is an initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron. The idea was to bring all European states together, and not just those in the European Union. It has been a useful forum for networking, as we just heard from the Taoiseach, but it does put the focus on the proposed enlargement of the European Union. Consideration is now being...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: Unfortunately, the EU was found wanting when it came to the recent horrific events in Israel and Gaza. It is also found wanting when it comes to the ongoing Palestinian question. The actions of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October have been well analysed at this stage. She...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Bodies (24 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 608. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board and progress in relation to opening the register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider further the potential introduction of a scrappage scheme aimed at promoting the use of e-bikes in order to encourage commuters to use this mode of transport instead of private petrol and diesel motor cars, similar to a scheme introduced in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47019/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the operation of county and city sheriffs' offices, including the need to put in place an independent mechanism to appeal decisions made by city and county sheriffs, has taken place; if the joint review group to examine the role of sheriffs has completed its report; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 23. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any additional or emergency funding will be provided to the flood relief schemes following recent unprecedented flooding; if his Department plans any new flood relief schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46911/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 37. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be allocated to initiate minor flood mitigation works to address localised flooding in certain areas in light of the extreme flooding experienced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46910/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (26 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: 260. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an exception can be made for a child (details supplied) in order that they can have access to AIMS and-or ECCE, as has been recommended by the child's assessment team, given that they will not be accepted to playschool, crèche or Montessori without AIMS on the basis that they have not met necessary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union and the Commission Work Programme: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Haughey: I will change my plans and I thank the Cathaoirleach for letting me in here. I thank Ms Nolan for that comprehensive presentation. The EU generally and the Commission in particular has done well over the past four years with regard to the ongoing fallout from Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the distribution of the vaccines, the war in Ukraine, climate change which we have just discussed, and...