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Vacant Properties: Motion [Private Members] (6 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I have long been speaking about the devastating effects of dereliction and vacant housing on our towns and cities and the potential they hold in addressing the devastating housing crisis in this country. I have, in the past, called for a public housing programme led by local authorities, with a view to addressing dereliction...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 332. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the proposed demolition of a number of houses at a location (details supplied) puts the Housing Agency in breach of its mortgage agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17695/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 873. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the senior clinical psychologist with the HSE in County Donegal will be retiring in April 2022; the steps that have been taken to replace the person in this position; if the position has been advertised; the stage of the recruitment process for this or another psychologist position in County Donegal; the...

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. There is no doubt that this Bill is long awaited. Establishing an electoral commission has been on the policy agenda since 2007. I support its establishment and I know there has been broad support for its establishment. However, despite this, legislation must not be rushed through the House and we must allow for thorough...

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Maybe the Minister is thinking that is something that should be addressed.

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: That is how fine it was - 14 votes. Fraud can make a very big difference in these kinds of things. Maybe it should have been 114 votes in reality but we will never know now.

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: That is it. I am here to stay. Regarding the management of the register, research has shown that there is public confidence in local authorities managing the register due to the practical benefits of local knowledge. I would agree with that. The committee recommended an oversight role for the electoral commission in the management of the electoral register and I agree that an oversight...

Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. I fully support workers’ rights to statutory sick pay. The fact this country has never had a statutory sick pay scheme needs to change. One positive element of this Bill is that it starts to bring about change in this area. However, it must be viewed very much as a start because we have a long...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (26 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 200. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which a Sri Lankan citizen may come to Ireland to work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20212/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (26 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 390. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) that runs the National Car Testing centres is intending to hire car testers who are not fully qualified mechanics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20232/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (26 Apr 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 654. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when applications will be accepted for the grant scheme which was being developed to bring town centre properties and properties above existing shops back into use; if the details have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20353/22]