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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 121. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way that he plans to resolve the issue in relation to the Siege of Jadotville to the satisfaction of the surviving Irish soldiers involved and the families of those who have passed away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3865/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Ms Doherty and Ms Forbes for joining us. I want to get the good news out of the way. It is not possible in broadcasting to please all the people all the time. Most of the time, the feedback I hear from members of the public about the role RTÉ plays is generally positive. There is some great content out there. There is not enough Irish content but the job that is done by...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: Is there any comment on "The Den"?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I raised the point about "The Den" previously in the committee. The number of parents who contacted me on behalf of their children was not insignificant. It is important to make that point. I know it is funny but, at the same time, there is a serious point too, which I would like to be taken on board. New Year's Eve is a night when many people are at home and will look for Irish...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I switched over to RTÉ radio and I got the last burst of "Auld Lang Syne" at two minutes past midnight.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: It has happened a number of times now. Will RTÉ not just focus this year? It has 11 months to work on it. Get it right for the arrival of 2023 please.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the junior certificate 2022; her views on whether the students sitting the exams are adequately prepared; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4651/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contingency plans that have been enacted by her Department during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years to date to prepare for the leaving certificate 2022; if she has similar plans for leaving certificate 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4650/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 346. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the total number of planning applications processed in 2021 in each local authority; and the number of qualified planner whole-time equivalents available to process such applications in tabular form. [4789/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4356/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 535. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports that are in place or will be put in place for persons (details supplied) who lost their jobs in March 2020 due to Covid-19 and are over 66 years of age and are unable to apply for the pandemic unemployment payment due to their age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4291/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 768. To ask the Minister for Health when visiting hours will resume in nursing homes and hospitals given that pubs and restaurants are operating at normal hours (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4986/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Fire Service (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 792. To ask the Minister for Health if firefighters will be considered to be frontline workers in order to qualify for the €1,000 bonus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5039/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 793. To ask the Minister for Health if full-time home carers (details supplied) will be considered for the €1,000 pandemic bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 796. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will qualify for the €1,000 bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5051/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 797. To ask the Minister for Health if healthcare employees (details supplied) qualify for the €1,000 pandemic bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5062/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (2 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I am grateful for being given the opportunity to discuss this matter and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for being present. I had the opportunity to raise this matter on Questions on Promised Legislation last Thursday when I referred to the report on south Kerry CAMHS as devastating reading, which it is. At the time, I called for a full Garda investigation into the matter. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (2 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I acknowledge, in particular, her reference to the non-adversarial process for trying to address the matter and support some of the families. That is absolutely crucial. There must be a review of recruitment. I have put in a very detailed parliamentary question this week on the matter but there must be a review of what background checks were...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (2 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address a matter regarding a waste collection company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5228/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (2 Feb 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding leaving certificate options; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5259/22]