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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: Similar agreements have been referred to Select Committee on European Union Affairs so why has this agreement come to this committee? The Minister of State has mentioned that the agreement gives us a platform to engage on human rights and he specifically mentioned the death penalty. How and why can we not do so without the agreement?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: Why has the agreement come to this committee as opposed to the Select Committee on European Union Affairs?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: Is there merit in the agreement being discussed here as opposed to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: The Minister of State mentioned the agreement with the Philippines. Has progress been made on human rights issues in the Philippines given the agreements that are in place?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I have a valid concern in this regard. While I accept the answers the Minister of State has given and I understand his position, I am not comfortable that the work of this committee meets the full amount of scrutiny that needs to be carried out. We can look at human rights and look at it from a foreign affairs perspective, but I very much suspect there are other committees that might be...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore: Motion (13 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I can live with it.

Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: If these recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly show us anything it is that we as legislators and a society have a massive job of work ahead of us. We need to make those substantial changes, the ones that are necessary to provide true gender equality, a true equal place for all citizens of this State to live. We need those new laws and policies, and stronger enforcement. One...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 121. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in the appointment of a confidential contact person for survivors of abuse, harassment and bullying within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 122. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the independent review of the revelations made in a documentary (details supplied) will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51691/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in the review of the school transport service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51692/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for school transport to return to full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51693/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will review primary school class sizes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51694/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 171. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who applied for an exceptional needs payment to assist with funeral expenses in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by county in tabular form. [51696/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 207. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda civilian staff recruited in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by county in tabular form. [51697/21]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: Give it a go.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I am conscious that although this disease predominantly affects women, it also affects men and we should not intentionally or otherwise exclude those men who are diagnosed every year with breast cancer. I do not believe there is anyone in the House who does not support the screening programme. I certainly support it. I have had cause to use a BreastCheck clinic outside scheduled...

Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I recognise that a lot of the Bill is an exercise in housekeeping. Do I think what is being proposed is perfect? No, I do not, to be very honest. It represents a real opportunity that will need to be monitored carefully. The return of the educational welfare service, the school completion programme and the home liaison scheme to the Department of Education makes common sense. Sometimes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 119. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to those under 65 years of age and living in a nursing home residential setting who do not qualify for the third vaccination despite all fellow residents over 65 years of age and all nursing home staff members regardless of age who are equally exposed to the same risks of catching Covid-19 being eligible to receive the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 170. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting lists for ENT appointments in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore and a person (details supplied) who has been waiting an appointment since they were referred in 2018 and has been informed by the hospital it will be another two years before they can expect an appointment. [50777/21]

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