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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals from Coercion: Discussion (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: To respond to that, insofar as I am aware, and of course there will always be individual cases, a stroke victim is not necessarily going to have a terminal illness. My question really relates to your view on limiting access to assisted dying to terminally ill patients, not a stroke victim who has suicidal ideation.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: We changed that.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: It is now 60 days.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: I think it is 60 days.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for being present. While we deal with important and significant legislation in the House every week, the Bill is prominent legislation that provides for the very nature of our work in these Houses and for the democracy to which most of us are committed. I pay particular tribute to the Electoral...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: They are awful, but I would like us to move away from using corriboard and plastics.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: I have hundreds and hundreds of posters stockpiled in the outbuilding of a very nice friend in the north county. I hope I will be reusing them for years. I hope as well that the electorate will not mind me reusing posters with photos taken when I was around 26.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: That being said, I think a limit would reduce the environmental impact and tick the box in terms of the programme for Government commitment, which I entirely respect. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his forbearance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regeneration Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: 37. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: 13. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the Social Innovation Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of thatched buildings, both private and public, within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49598/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: Pathetic, is it not?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1. To ask the Taoiseach his engagement with European leaders as regards the Israel-Gaza conflict. [49603/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Taoiseach for his response to my question. I put on the record my recognition of the importance of diplomacy, even with nations to which we are fundamentally opposed. It is incredibly important for the European Union to speak with one voice with regard to the humanitarian crisis unfolding before our eyes. What the Israelis are doing to innocent civilians in Gaza is shocking and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: The Deputy will get a response from the Taoiseach.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: The Minister of State has 30 minutes. He can use as much or as little as he wants.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: Apologies have been received from the Cathaoirleach Deputy Lawless; Deputy Costello; and Deputy Brophy. Deputy Leddin will attend in substitution for Deputy Costello and Deputy Griffin will attend in substitution for Deputy Brophy. Due to the Cathaoirleach's absence, I have been asked to chair, which I hope is in order with members. This meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and 5, are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: Amendments Nos. 4 and 21 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Farrell: Amendments Nos. 6, 7, 22 and 23 are related and will be discussed together.