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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cost of Living Issues (16 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 126. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is examining any further expenditure measures to alleviate cost of living pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30138/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: I thank the witnesses. There was an issue a number of years ago with regard to physical therapists and physiotherapists. Is there any similarity between that issue and the matter we are discussing today?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: I found Mr. Murphy's brief outline of his own experience very useful and helpful. I was very taken by his feeling of contagion. He said he had a dirty and uneasy feeling. He said that one of the big issues with hepatitis C is that initially someone does not really show symptoms, which was true for him, but that he felt contagious. Can he tell us a bit more about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Mr. Murphy said he was able to forget about it but there were occasions such as brushing his teeth or if he cut himself, it struck him. Aside from that, what kind of symptoms, if any, did he have in the early years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Can Mr. Murphy tell us about the impact of the DAA drugs on him? What did taking them involve because it was clearly very successful? He just outlined the impact they had on him. In his written contribution, he said he got his first negative test, which was obviously a pretty positive experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Mr. Murphy is a peer worker. How effective does he think the State's needle exchange programme is? Does it work effectively? Does he think that people who encounter really significant and acute challenges around drugs and needles are aware of the dangers of hepatitis and if they were, would it make any difference? Does he think there is anything else that the State can do around that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Is it still predominantly the case that most people still become infected with the virus by sharing needles or other equipment used to prepare and inject drugs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Ms Perry's comment about tattooing is very interesting. I was not aware of that. Is it because of contaminated equipment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Ms Perry speaks of there being geographical inequalities regarding the treatment of hepatitis C and how the range of supports and services is not evenly spread geographically. Could she give us more of an insight into this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Leaving aside the obvious matter of distance, how does geography affect treatment? What is the typical care plan? Does it involve regular visits to get treatment or is the treatment self-administered? Does the treatment have to be administered by a nurse or doctor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: Is it an easy delivery? Can it be delivered relatively seamlessly in the context of a GP's office or primary care centre?

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (21 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the ongoing controversy in the Irish Athletic Boxing Association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32425/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (21 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 50. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on plans to develop the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32424/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports for Dublin to date in 2022, in tabular form; the number of passports issued; the number of outstanding applications for passports currently awaiting processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32952/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (23 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way that Ireland is supporting the International Criminal Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32953/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: State Bodies (28 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 262. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the investigations into An Bord Pleanála. [33899/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (30 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's strategies to support students from Ukraine coming to Ireland; the number of students who have been supported to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34975/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Welfare Service (30 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s plans to offer mental health supports for primary and secondary students, including access to emotional well-being supports in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34976/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 261. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when decisions will be made in the case of citizenship applications for persons (details supplied) born in the State. [35138/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Jun 2022)

John Lahart: 262. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a child in the care of the State (details supplied) who was born in the State and has applied for Irish citizenship will be granted a re-entry visa to facilitate their travel to France to represent Ireland in an international sporting tournament in August 2022; and if the process will be expedited in order that the...