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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will next meet. [8205/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Acting Chair for his forbearance. There is a severe lack of competition in parts of the Irish banking sector. While new fintech platforms like Revolut have mounted a challenge to the existing banks, there has been a concentration of power in the hands of fewer big banks in respect of areas like mortgages and business lending. This is a concern. There are also serious...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he has any plans for reform of the Office of the Attorney General; and the legal actions under way against his Department [6928/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: The Taoiseach said he has no plans for fundamental reform of the Office of the Attorney General. I ask that the Taoiseach look at the Bill my colleague, Deputy Nash, and I drafted to reform the Office of the Attorney General. The Bill in question is currently with the Bills Office for review. In it, we propose several much-needed changes to the Office of the Attorney General. First, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I do not think so. We have advice to the contrary.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the draft list of strategic risks 2023 in the national risk assessment. [6929/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We know that the key risks facing the country now include the risks associated with the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know we will be having statements on this issue shortly. Of course there are also risks arising from the economic consequences and rising inflation rates. A key risk in Ireland that is of our own making is the risk caused to our economy, economic growth and jobs by...

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: As we mark the first anniversary on Friday of Russia's brutal and horrific invasion of Ukraine just one year ago, I am proud to speak on behalf of the Labour Party. I start by paying tribute to the immense courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they have experienced the horrific firepower of Russia over the past year. I pay tribute to President Zelenskyy, his Government and our...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 126. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8248/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 138. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8237/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8238/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the prevalence of inappropriate disposal of lithium batteries arising from the use of e-cigarettes and vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8740/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of performance-related penalties issued to each public transport provider by the National Transport Authority in 2022. [8063/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8250/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reform flood insurance here; if he will make a statement on insurance cover for persons living in areas with demountable flood defences; and his views on legislating for compulsory insurance cover for those living in areas which are prone to flooding. [8062/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8239/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 235. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of renters who have claimed the rent credit to date. [8849/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 241. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by his Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of his Department. [8245/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 255. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the need to replace or reconstitute an organisation (details supplied); his views on which Department such an organisation should be based; and his plans to promote transparency in Government Departments and agencies. [8739/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 261. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by her Department and by agencies which operate under the remit of her Department. [8249/23]