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Regulations for the Sale and Distribution of Turf: Motion [Private Members] (5 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I am sorry to be making my contribution after the Minister of State's wrap-up speech because there are a couple of points I would have liked him to address. His colleague the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, in his introductory comments spoke about poor air quality in Ennis. Of course, I share his concern regarding the very poor air quality there and the fact that it was over the legal limit...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (5 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 100. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a minimum time can be achieved for the processing of applications for work permits for non-EEA workers in the hospitality sector in which there is a critical shortage of available skilled workers; if he will consider simplifying the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22528/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (5 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 101. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider deploying additional staff to the employment permit section of his Department to reduce the backlog in work permit applications and to enhance the level of engagement with applicants to ensure completed applications are not rejected due to a clerical error or omission in the application form; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (5 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 102. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will remove the requirement for the hospitality sector to produce a HSE letter confirming their possession of a restaurant licence when applying for an employment permit; if the employment permit section of his Department will accept a copy of a valid restaurant licence as part of the application; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I return to an issue I previously raised with the Taoiseach, namely, the delays in completing apprenticeships. During the Covid response, the SOLAS block was postponed and delayed, which led to a huge backlog and waiting list for apprentices. The Taoiseach told me last September that there would be considerable Government investment, and I take it that there has been. SOLAS has confirmed...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I completely agree that we need to ensure the quality remains the same but I ask that it be done in medicine, which is very important, as is building. We know what bad quality building results in. We are living through it now and the Government has to deal with its consequences. We do need people coming through. The Taoiseach cited many figures relating to new apprentices coming in but it...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: It could be six years.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: The Government did close universities.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: As is the case for medical studies.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: The Government did in Ennis, but we might come to that later.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I have raised the issue before of an independent review of University Limerick Hospitals Group, which includes the most consistently overcrowded hospital in the country. The Taoiseach agreed the proposal had some merit and would be considered but I have not heard back about it. Since then, an expert team has been sent in by the Minister for Heath, Deputy Donnelly, to ease overcrowding. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 142. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be processed on time for a child (details supplied) in order that they can travel with their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/22]

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: In the short time available to me I wish to address a number of issues. First, the Minister is quoted as having announced that there will not be a ban on below-cost selling in the upcoming Bill. That, I have to say, comes as a huge disappointment to me. It is illustrative of the disconnect between what the Department is claiming to want to achieve and what it is actually doing. I do...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: In Clare too.

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: He is the youngest Deputy in the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with their next phase of the Solas apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 419. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied) in County Clare, given that the passport was due to issue on 11 May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24883/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 376. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24618/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: It would have to be in Mallow.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: Problems with our healthcare system predate this Government. One might expect the Government to be uniquely qualified to deal with it given that it includes three previous Ministers for Health in the Cabinet, along with, of course, the Minister for Health, and yet problems persist and get worse. The people tasked with implementing Sláintecare have resigned. The IMO is balloting for...