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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir. I thank Professor Bury, Mr. Leahy and Professor Fitzpatrick for being here today. As a starting point, we would all want to be associated with commending all those involved in this project who have contributed to the humanitarian efforts which are the saving lives in civilian populations who have no responsibility for a barbaric war that is being...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has engaged with the Cabinet or his European counterparts in relation to seeking a suspension of Israel’s participation in Horizon Europe. [27062/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 162. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagements that he, or any representative of his Department or associated State agencies, have had with management of a company (details supplied) in 2024; the current number of employees at this factory; if he has received any indication of a timeframe as to when this factory will become fully operational; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 508. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress to provide a plan to a child (details supplied) that will allow for the urgent completion of their orthodontal treatment in the orthodontal clinic at Louth County Hospital, following the resignation of their orthodontist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27209/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 509. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 13 June 2024, the number of orthodontist vacancies that are currently unfilled at Louth County Council; when such posts were advertised; the number of applicants received to date; when it is expected that these vacancies will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27210/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 510. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 13 June 2024, if a child (details supplied) has been offered a temporary agency orthodontist that will allow for the urgent completion of their orthodontal treatment in the orthodontal clinic at Louth County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 511. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 13 June 2024, the number of children who received treatment from a temporary agency orthodontist in Louth County Hospital for each month since January 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27212/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to deepen Ireland’s diplomatic presence in Australia and New Zealand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27475/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on his proposals to expand Local Link services in County Monaghan; if the village of Smithborough will be added to the network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27377/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (26 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected timeframe for the completion of new school buildings (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27400/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (26 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 107. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the eligibility criteria for the back to work enterprise allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27379/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagements he has had regarding the formation of the next European Commission; and if he supports the proposed reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President considering her actions in supporting the State of Israel in the ongoing assaults on Palestine. [27472/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: Will the Tánaiste confirm to the Dáil whether it is really the Government's intention to support today the reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission considering her actions in supporting unequivocally the State of Israel in its ongoing assault on Palestine and grievous breaches of international law?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: I find the Tánaiste's statement deeply cynical and worrying, to be quite frank. To say that Ireland and the EU have been well served by the Presidency of Ursula von der Leyen shows disregard for the seriousness of her actions in giving unequivocal cover for an unfolding genocide. Yes, Ursula von der Leyen did the right things on Brexit and, by and large, on Covid. However, what she...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: The Tánaiste says that Europe is divided. Yes, there are two sides within Europe in respect of the approach to Palestine and Israel. There is the side that it is in full, unequivocal support of international law and there is the other side, which is represented by Ursula von der Leyen, that is willing to turn a blind eye to international law in a way that will have dire consequences...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: -----is deeply cynical and worrying. I worry that Ireland is picking a side-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Union (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: -----that is on the wrong side of history today.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications on hand for more than three, six, nine and 12 months, respectively; and the measures the Passport Office is enacting to ensure the speedy processing of all applications during peak summer months. [27473/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: I acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the Passport Office staff, particularly at this time of the year. Will the Minister tell me the number of passport applications on hand for various lengths of time? What measures are his Department and the Passport Office enacting to ensure there is a speedy processing of all applications during these peak summer months?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Jun 2024)

Matt Carthy: I have put on the record of this House on a number of occasions that when the passport service works, it works incredibly well. We have all heard people describe their surprise with the speed at which a renewed passport in particular arrives through their letterbox. At the same time, we have to acknowledge that there are incidences where there are problems. The particular issue about which...