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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 478. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of forestry as defined in the Forestry Act 2014 that was logged in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21220/23]

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

Michael McNamara: 502. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme will open to participants; his plans to extend the age limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21421/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 625. To ask the Minister for Health the actions being taken by his Department and the HSE to reduce waiting times for genetic testing at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; the investment that is being made in diagnostic services for the estimated 300,000 people living with a rare disease in Ireland at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21611/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 644. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a EHIC refund for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21687/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Services (10 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 131. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current situation regarding a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21980/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Applications (10 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 132. 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. [21990/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 136. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an invalidity pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22051/23]

Targeted Investment in the Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: The motion has been formally moved and I am grateful to Deputy Harkin for that. I note, on formalities, that there is an amendment from Deputy Shortall, which I am happy to accept. I note that there is not a Government amendment, which is appreciated. The motion is an attempt to be collaborative, or at least to acknowledge the efforts the Government has made. Despite the best efforts...

Targeted Investment in the Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Yes. I thank the Minister for his response. It is clear that a lot of work is under way in his Department and in the HSE. It is also clear that a lot of work is needed. My question is not whether the Minister, the Government or the HSE is doing something, but whether enough is being done to keep pace. Notwithstanding all the recruitment and all the efforts at reform, all of which are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Temporary and emergency measures readily and easily become permanent. There is a huge discrepancy in the dispersal of accommodation for persons with temporary protection and seeking international protection across the State with a huge concentration across the western seaboard in areas heavily reliant on tourism. Even within this city there is a discrepancy. If you travel north from this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 59. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 117. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding two applications submitted by Clare County Council to his Department for wastewater treatment facilities in Cooraclare and Broadford, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Consultation is not the same thing as a power of veto, clearly. Saying we will have a Zoom call with people about something that happened and that, by the way, we are not for changing is not consultation either. A community in Inch approached me and a member of the Tánaiste’s party because they saw works being done. We asked what was happening on their behalf but got no answer....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Was time not tight in Santry?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: That is not the question I asked. Why is there a consultation with some people and not with others? That is the question.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: I know how tight it is. I know there is an emergency. Do not patronise me.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Just tell me why there is consultation in some parts of the country and not others.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Can I get an answer?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: No answers. Then people are right to protest, are they not?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: What alternatives do they have?