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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 629. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding granted to each county under the local improvement scheme for each year from 2017 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6438/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 630. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is aware of the severe backlog of applications on hand with Donegal County Council under the local improvement scheme as the annual funding provided to date has not been sufficient to clear it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6439/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 631. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will consider increasing the overall funding allocated by her Department under the local improvement scheme to assist in clearing the severe backlog of applications on hand with Donegal County Council under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6440/24]

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on what is an important issue for me and my constituents. For those who are not from a fishing community, it can be hard to understand how much of a negative impact the EU and Brexit have had and the devastating downturn these communities have experienced in recent decades. Killybegs was once known as a very prosperous town, with the herring...

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: We still do not have anything.

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Killybegs was in decline long before Brexit. The Minister should know that.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Shannon Airport or any other facility of the State is not being used in any way which facilitates the United States' military support for Israel's war on Gaza, by military personnel in any way participating in, advising, or in any way supporting Israel's military assault on Gaza, where the ICJ has said there is a plausible risk of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the witnesses for their evidence. My question has been evolving as the proceedings have moved on. It is on the code of practice and consultation the Minister would have with the DPC. Is there a requirement on him to report whether the Minister takes on board his concerns, or is there a requirement on him to report what has happened in the consultation that takes place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Is there no requirement on the DPC to report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: The Oireachtas will also have to approve the code of practice. Through history that has been a 50-minute debate in the Dáil, and that is it - end of story. The committee should recommend that the code comes before it for full and rigorous interpretation as well before it is adopted. In his submission Mr. Garrett stated: "The General Scheme says that biometric data, as it is phrased,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: The problem is that it is not provided in law, at the start, to use that process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Yes, but they are being identified through what they are wearing or their height or build. What is said here could be wrong, and Mr. Garrett can explain whether it is accurate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: That is separate, so it does not matter and does not make a difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Okay, I think that is clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I thank our witnesses. It is very interesting. We probably should have had this session before the previous session because it is far more informative and leading up to questions we could be asking. When the Garda Commissioner was giving his evidence, he said that the 99% plus accuracy of modern biometric identification systems is clearly demonstrated by the biannual review by the US...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: On behalf of the Independent Group I support the calls which are being made here for a debate on Children's Rights Alliance Annual Report Card which is important in terms of responsibility for the mental health of our children. It is very important we have such a debate and it is in this House that this should be discussed and addressed. I echo those calls which have been made in that...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: People whose homes are affected by defective blocks are stuck between the banks, which say mortgageability over remediated properties is dependent on certification by engineers, valuers, surveyors and others, and engineers who have raised issues over certifying based on the remediation options that are outlined in the Government scheme. This leaves property owners in an impossible situation....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: People whose homes are affected by defective blocks have already waited years too long for the response they need and deserve.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: What steps is the Government going to take to address the mortgageability of remediated homes?

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I express my solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemn Russia's unprovoked and devastating attack on a peaceful nation two years ago. I also acknowledge the people across Ireland who welcomed those fleeing the conflict into their communities and joined the call for a peaceful end to this horrific war. I encourage Russia and Ukraine to come to the table and seek a peace agreement to...