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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 906. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the cessation of general practitioner services in a centre (details supplied) and that the services have not recommenced post-Covid; when the GP services will resume; if there an agreement in place with the GPs who were present previously to ensure that the service will re-open; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 920. To ask the Minister for Health the number of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgeries performed in University Hospital Galway, St. Vincent's University Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital Dún Laoghaire and Letterkenny University Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54261/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 921. To ask the Minister for Health the number of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgeries performed in University Hospital Galway, St. Vincent's University Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital Dún Laoghaire and Letterkenny University Hospital in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54262/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 922. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE Service Plan for 2023 will include funding for obesity surgery; the number of such procedures to be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54263/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 923. To ask the Minister for Health the hospitals that will be allocated funding for obesity surgery in 2023; the number of such procedures to be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54264/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 924. To ask the Minister for Health if he accepts the recommendations of the "Health Technology Assessment of Metabolic Surgery", contained in the report by HIQA in July 2022 to fund a programme of metabolic surgery in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54265/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 930. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to any funding which could be available for a drug and alcohol awareness programme run in schools in County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54292/22]

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: It is clear this is a complicated issue for legislation to deal with, as all the Deputies who have spoken made clear by pointing out the complexity of meeting some of its requirements. The Minister outlined the extensive procedure her Department went through in the form of public consultation, with many meetings and a number of independently facilitated discussion workshops that took place...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: When is Committee Stage? Is it next week?

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Can it be pulled?

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Sure it is.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that are available to the haulage industry for reductions in fuel costs because of the current crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55961/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 218. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a request has been received from Coillte to increase the pensions of past employees, given they have not received an increase since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55960/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Neutrality (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 239. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the training of Ukrainian soldiers is in contravention of Ireland’s neutrality; his views on whether it will damage Ireland’s stance as a neutral state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55930/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 245. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Irish Army is now engaged in the training of Ukrainian soldiers for their conflict against the invading Russian forces; if so, when this training started; the length of time this will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55929/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 256. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a qualifying adult payment for a person (details supplied) in respect of their partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55933/22]

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: As I understand it, the recent European Council meeting was dedicated to mainly to Ukraine, energy and the economy. This was the seventh time since Russia began the war that EU leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, which gives a clear indicator of the importance of this topic and the effect this war has had on all of Europe. However, I fear that due to the constant focus on Russia,...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: -----but there is no excuse for the behaviour of NATO either. It has been pushing and pushing and using Ukraine as a proxy in its own conflict with Russia. That is what has been happening across the board. We have to be very careful and maintain our neutrality. Our neutrality gives us a unique and much-needed voice for peace in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. We should be...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I was not aware there was a question and answer session. I have two questions about the military support for Ukraine and the training effort that will take place in Europe. What will Ireland's role be in that regard and in terms of participation in the event? On the cost of gas and electricity, the document says the Council meeting in December will address this again. Are we going to see...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (17 Nov 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 69. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the levels of cooperation that his Department has had from other Government Departments and local authorities to assist with providing accommodation for Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57250/22]