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An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: Without what?

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: At this stage, maybe it is important to remember what is being proposed to be removed from the Constitution. It is that the State shall endeavour to ensure that mothers shall not be obliged by economic necessity to engage in labour to the neglect of their duties in the home. A friend of mine with whom I went to primary school and I were sitting back over Christmas discussing life generally...

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: By reference to the constitutions that existed in Europe at the time, it was a very forward-looking Constitution. Many, not all, aspects of it are still forward-looking and can be interpreted in a manner that is relevant to modern life. This is one of the aspects of it that is not but equally, it is one of the aspects of it that has been interpreted to be virtually meaningless because I...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: In 2023, 3,285 people presented at Dublin Airport without valid travel documents. In 2022, the figure was 4,968. Under section 11 of the Immigration Act 2004, it is an offence to embark in Ireland without valid travel documents. This appears to me to be a strict liability offence. It does not really matter what someone's intention is or what the reasons are, it is an offence. If the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: I can tell the Minister that it is none.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: The Minister is conflating two slightly different things. One is a requirement to have a passport when embarking in the State and the other is the right to claim asylum. I am not saying that those who arrive without a passport do not have the right to claim asylum. They do. However, they are still subject to the laws of the land while claiming asylum, including the requirement to present...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: There were 13 last year.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 250. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how many of the 3,285 persons who arrived to Dublin Airport without a valid identity document in 2023 were under the age of 16; coming from or embarking for a place in the State, Great Britain or Northern Ireland; a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or a person who has established a right in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 251. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how many of the 3,285 persons who arrived to Dublin Airport without a valid identity document In 2023 did not seek international protection. [2233/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 252. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how many of the 3,285 persons who arrived to Dublin Airport without a valid identity document were refused leave to enter the State. [2234/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how much was expended on transport of persons in receipt of temporary protection, per month, since February 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56478/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the criteria required in order to obtain a disabled parking permit; if his Department has plans or proposals to change those criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57131/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason passengers travelling on the late evening Ennis to Dublin rail service must endure an hour-long wait at Colbert Station, resulting in a delayed 11pm arrival at Heuston Station; if the previous timetable will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1027/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tax Data (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 376. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform how the proceeds of the carbon tax are spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56346/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Policies (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 775. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the use of decoy crows for the purpose of protecting crops and animal feed by farmers has not been approved by him pursuant to his powers to approve that purpose under Section 35(4) of the Wildlife Acts, as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57134/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 861. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide a breakdown of the monies provided to people in receipt of temporary protection, in total and per month, since February 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56477/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 937. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how much was expended on social welfare supports to beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) in jobseeker’s allowance payments, supplementary welfare allowance, State pension (non-contributory), child benefit, back to school clothing and footwear allowance, one-parent family payment, jobseeker’s...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 904. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how much has been expended on, or for, clothing provided to international protection applicants by way of financial allowance under section 201 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 as part of the “material reception conditions” pursuant to S.I. No. 230/2018 - European Communities (Reception Conditions)...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 905. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how much has been expended on, or for, clothing provided to international protection applicants by way of financial allowance under section 201 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 pursuant to S.I. No. 230/2018 - European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018 or otherwise. [57128/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (17 Jan 2024)

Michael McNamara: 906. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the daily expenses allowance is provided to any persons who have been granted international protection or a leave to remain and continue to reside in accommodation provided by IPAS and have the same social welfare entitlements as Irish and EU citizens in the State. [57129/23]