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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 142. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures that are being taken to address claims of abuse within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46098/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: The State is investing, and has invested, significant sums in retrofitting schemes. In the programme for Government, €8.7 billion is earmarked for investment in the retrofit of up to 500,000 homes between now and 2030. Thankfully, supports are available under the home energy upgrade for people on lower-to-middle incomes, who account for approximately 17% of households in the State....

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: It must be exhausting being on the left and in a constant state of outrage. What Deputy Barry left out, of course, is Dáil motions are meaningless. You might as well go out on the plinth and give a press conference. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to debate this particular issue. Throughout history there have been many times when the world has come close to...

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: The Deputy cannot say “Lies” and he knows it.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: I would prefer if you would withdrew that remark and used other language as you required under Standing Orders.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: Thank you, Deputy.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: I now return to the Government slot and call on Deputy Ó Cathasaigh, who is sharing time with Deputy Higgins. They six-and-a-half minutes each.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: Before we continue, I advise the House that 16 minutes are left for this debate, with 20 minutes of contributions remaining. The Minister of State has, therefore, kindly agreed to curtail his closing remarks to allow the Members of the Independent Group to complete their contributions. I call Deputy Joan Collins.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ongoing efforts being made to assist Irish citizens to leave Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46097/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 199. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to, and his views on, the emerging famine in southern Madagascar, the world’s first climate-induced famine as described by the UN World Food Programme. [43423/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 200. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the detail of the measures and actions the Government aims to achieve through Ireland’s presidency of the UN Security Council. [43424/21]

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: We have made significant progress in the fight against Covid-19. I do not think anyone here can deny that. Challenges remain, however. Thanks to the determination of the Irish people and our healthcare professionals and prudent action by the Government, we have managed to mitigate some of the worst scenarios outlined in March 2020. It is noteworthy that in the time since then, we have...

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to debate this strategy. I acknowledge the work of the Ministers, Deputies McEntee, and Humphreys and the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, but, as my colleague opposite mentioned, Deputy Stanton also played a significant role in this area both as chairman of the justice committee and as a Minister of State in the Department. I welcome the opportunity to discuss...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: That does not mean you have to say something.

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have many. I did not want to forget the Deputy's comments and I wanted to give a rundown through my constituency. In the context of this debate, however, the most important part of my constituency is Dublin Airport. The aviation sector supports more than 150,000 jobs and provides billions of euros to our economy. I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for being present,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the witnesses. Most of my questions have been asked and answered at this stage but I just have three outstanding questions. When EirGrid refers to on-site generation or co-located generation what do they specifically mean by this? Is it primarily battery usage or is it additional energy generation such as wind turbines or so on? On the commissioner's comments regarding new gas...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 64. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the tender processes for local employment services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 42. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of children availing of hot school meals in Fingal, County Dublin; the number nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48537/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 122. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of early childcare services and his efforts to ensure affordability in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48540/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Youth Services (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 168. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount that has been provided in capital grants to support national youth organisations and local youth services and clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48539/21]