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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Poverty: Discussion (23 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: I thank Ms Murphy for that remark. To be fair to both the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, there are retrofitting technology facilities around the country, and we are establishing more of them, but this is a point that often comes up when I talk to people in my community or...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Defence Forces (24 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: I will curtail the time to one minute each, given the numbers, in order that we can get an appropriate response.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (24 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: As quite a few Members wish to contribute, I request that they all be brief and stick to one minute each if possible. I call Deputy McDonald.

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: In the interest of facilitating all Members, I request that speakers limit themselves to one minute each.

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Deputy. I understand her frustration. It is shared across the country I am sure. I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Union (16 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to detail his Department’s engagement with European Union partners in respect of the defence of critical infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22899/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22900/23]

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. It addresses one of the most fundamental aspects of the work of the State, which is timely access to justice. Public confidence in our courts system and the processes employed within it underpin the effective working of our courts. A lack of a sense of justice can have a corrosive effect on public faith in the courts and...

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: My list says seven minutes.

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate that clarification. The Bill will also provide for the appointment of a chief assessor and assessors who will be charged with assessing claims of breaches related to Article 6.1 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This article states clearly that everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: My question has been asked in a few different ways, so given the constraints on Mr. Molnár's time, I will forgo questions at this point.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Alan Farrell: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter, which is extremely important. A healthy biosphere is crucial to the future sustainability of our global and domestic ecosystems. The interconnectedness of our global environment means that whatever happens in one part of the world will have a direct impact not only on the nation but also on people in completely separate countries....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: 6. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the progress being made to develop a national sexual health strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26756/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: Go raibh míle maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. My question relates to the Minister of State's view of the progress being made on developing a national sexual health strategy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for her response. Noting the delays caused to pretty much everything by Covid, I welcome the strategy being published back in March. On implementation and the availability of such services across the State, is there continuity of service delivery? I point to access to PrEP, where I understand there is a regional imbalance. Undoubtedly, the Minister of State...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: That is appreciated. After the Minister of State has addressed that outstanding question, she might say whether she is satisfied there is sufficient training available for professionals.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will detail the work he is undertaking with regard to reducing the cost of third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26755/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: My question is on the measures the Minister is taking to reduce the cost of third level education.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: The Minister's response is appreciated, particularly his remarks about how this is a priority for everyone in the House, including the Government parties. I welcome the cost-of-education paper that the Minister mentioned. It is an opportune moment to assess the ongoing cost-of-living and cost-of-education issues that obtain. The Minister rightly pointed out the significant investment in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Farrell: That has been a clear and positive development in recent years and the Minister outlined some of the figures relating to planning permissions granted to third level institutions. Whatever decisions are made by the Government following the debate on the cost-of-education paper, I will be keen to ensure that whatever investment is put in place, particularly in support of students, is...