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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (9 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: I will do that. I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 35. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase the ewe premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11781/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (9 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 64. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that is being made by his Department to directly support the cost of shearing sheep and to present wool in optimum condition in order to facilitate further processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11782/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: Greenways are a success story and have the potential to be an even greater one. In general, tourism in Ireland is a success story. A significant number of tourists come to Ireland but their visits tend to be concentrated in exactly the same places as were popular with tourists in Victorian times. There are various campaigns, such as Ireland's Hidden Heartlands and so on, to try to disperse...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: I have outlined to the Taoiseach the importance of this with regard to dispersing tourists. Obviously, that is why I have continually pressed the issue of the Shannon Heritage sites. I understand a deal is now imminent. I would like to express my thanks to the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I also see the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, in the Chamber. I thank all...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: I am happy to bring the Taoiseach there.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: W. T. Cosgrave could do it.

Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: I have found the debate quite profoundly depressing, as will many people watching it, especially those who fear homelessness. The reality is we need to fundamentally reform our residential tenancies sector. It was developed in 2004 for a very different Ireland, when large landlords might have had ten or 15 properties. We now have huge real estate funds coming in and buying up developments...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (22 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if research has been undertaken by his Department into the processes engaged in the production of plastics in Ireland and transforming plastics in Ireland into syngas using solar technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vacant Properties (22 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an audit of habitable properties or properties that were previously inhabited, to include but not limited to station masters’ accommodation and gate keepers’ lodges and houses has recently been carried out by CIÉ; if he will outline the results of the most recent audit carried out, specifying when it was carried...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: Just not in here.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (23 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills cén dul chun cinn atá déanta chun Gaelcholáiste an Chláir neamspleách a fhorbairt in Inis; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [14588/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (23 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: Cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ag an Aire agus ag a Roinn chun Gaelcholáiste an Chláir neamhspleách a fhorbairt in Inis?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (23 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: Bunaíodh Gaelcholáiste an Chláir mar aonad lán-Ghaeilge taobh istigh de Choláiste Phobail na hInse in 1993. Níl a leithéid de rud agus aonad lán-Ghaeilge ann i ndáiríre. Is aonad í Gaelcholáiste an Chláir atá nasctha le Coláiste Phobail na hInse, an mháthairscoil, faoi phátrúnacht Bhord Oideachais agus...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (23 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: Ní léir go dtuigeann an Roinn Oideachais an méid oibre atá á dhéanamh ag na daltaí agus tuismitheoirí in Inis. I mbeagán focal, is scannal amach agus amach é nach bhfuil freagra faighte ón Roinn ar an iarratas neamhspleáchais a sheol an patrún, Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, chuici breis agus...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: I listened to the debate during Leaders’ Questions earlier, if it could be called a debate. The Tánaiste said the solution to the housing crisis is the provision of more accommodation. He also said that everyone in this House wants to do the right thing regardless of what they view the right thing is. I agree with him on both counts. Clare County Council recently purchased...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 380. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has any plans to block access to pornography on computer devices, and in particular, smart phones registered to children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12592/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Bodies (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 562. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the financial contribution of Ireland to the European Peace Facility, EPC, each year since its establishment in March 2021; if there are differing funds operated by the EPC for contributors for the purchase of military equipment designed to deliver lethal force and those whose contributions are specified to be limited to the purchase and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 800. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Mar 2023)

Michael McNamara: 1358. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment for a procedure at Ennis General Hospital, UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13128/23]