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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Coverage (6 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: Before commencing, I note that a number of additional beds are to be provided in hospitals across the country. Limerick has consistently had the most overcrowded hospital and is not included. It is not acceptable.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Coverage (6 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and will move on to the Topical Issue debate. I wish to raise the fair at Spancil Hill. I am sure everyone in the House knows it is on 23 June. It is an important cultural institution in Ireland. It is obviously an important horse fair both nationally and internationally. It goes beyond that and is now a cultural icon. It was recently included in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Coverage (6 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: The Minister of State is a master of suspense. I am looking forward to hearing what his proposal is. I would very much welcome any proposal he would have to make, as would the committee in Spancel Hill and the broader community. This event is organised by a committee and enjoys broad, popular support. It is a big event run with the co-operation of the surrounding community, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 432. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18394/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: Last year a special envoy position was created especially for Katherine Zappone. There may well have been merit in the position and she may well have been a suitably qualified candidate - unparalleled, according to some - but the issue was a lack of competition and transparency in the use of taxpayers' money. The Tánaiste stated it was a mistake. This year, a professorship was created...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: Trinity College Dublin is not in the public service.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: Is the Tánaiste happy for it to proceed?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 231. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an ophthalmology appointment given that this person is waiting for four years or more for this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18589/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Priorities (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 284. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce rules on noise governing the use of bird scarers or crow bangers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20223/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 285. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a progress report on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan; the number of properties connected; the number of properties surveyed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20224/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 388. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed new NCT centre for Shannon, County Clare; will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20220/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 389. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the test centres nationwide; the average waiting time nationally at present for the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 536. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW is responsible for the upkeep of embankments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19207/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 784. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare given that this person applied online on 27 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20961/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 737. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19977/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2022)

Michael McNamara: 904. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the cuts to special education supports which have just been reduced in a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20354/22]