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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the limitation of work permits for farm labourers across the country; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a shortage of farm labourers across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62125/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 126. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reconsider the number of work permits for farm workers allowed given that a severe shortage of workers for this sector has arisen in recent weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62124/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department intends to carry out an audit on the capital infrastructure projects contained within the national development plan, in relation to the Climate Action Plan 2021. [62459/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: At the outset, I will very quickly reference the situation this morning. Many of us awoke with horror at the news that has come from Lebanon. I express my sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family of the soldier who died and to those who were injured this morning. Unfortunately, there is a connection to our local area. I wish the individual well and hope for his speedy...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the information. I am not necessarily coming here with a wrecking ball, but the State has put everything into the national development plan that we intend to build in all facets of infrastructure. It must, though, consider other plans put forward by the Government. My great concern is that, if we look at the calculations for the capital development of new projects...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: Without the lecture, I came here this morning with a valid point about the projects contained in the national development plan. It is a bit ironic that the national development plan has projects in it that are being brought to court and then subsequently being blocked because of our climate action targets. What has happened in Galway has created a precedent that will impact other areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (15 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: 129. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when work on the Celtic interconnector cable will commence. [62460/22]

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I will make a point on the climate action plan I have made in the House before around the calculation of the emissions budgeting for different Departments and sectors of our economy. As we all know, according to what we released in the most recent census, Ireland has a rapidly growing population. As a consequence,we need to engage in very serious work around infrastructure development,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I propose Senator Horkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I wish Senator Horkan well in his role as Acting Chairman. I congratulate Mr. Jacobs on his appointment and wish him well. To start with a few positives, it is great to see the new runway in Dublin Airport operating. It will have a significant impact and it is a positive development. We are very happy with the new runway in Cork Airport as well. I know that Niall McCarthy and the gang...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: But it does make a difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: My apologies for interrupting Mr. Jacobs but I have a limited time slot. There are a couple of things I wish to mention. I cannot remember the name of the pier but it is the one that is furthest away. Is it pier D I am talking about in terminal 1?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: Even from the perspective of the availability of teas and coffees, if one is further down the building where there is some catering and duty-free; I find that there is very little life at that pier. This is something that would make a great difference with a requirement of minimal investment. I find that the area around the check-in is very cluttered, as you enter the building. It would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I thank Mr. Jacobs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: Perhaps it might be beneficial to the committee for the DAA to do a briefing for us on that at some point.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Civil Service (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: 117. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the criteria which are applied for promotion relating to interdepartmental staff in the civil service; if any concerns have been identified for interdepartmental staff promotions within the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2275/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Civil Service (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I want to raise the issue of interdepartmental staff promotions within the Civil Service. Have concerns been raised before, perhaps by trade unions or staff themselves, with the Minister's Department around the lack of interdepartmental staff that are given promotional opportunities? It is an issue that has been raised with me by a number of constituents who are concerned about it. Perhaps...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Civil Service (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the very detailed response. I appreciate and understand that due to the very sensitive nature of the matter, such a response was going to be issued in reply to my question. However, I have to give my own perspective from what I have heard from people who have brought the issue to my attention. Upon looking at the individual cases without naming or going into facet...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: With regard to Moorepark Technology, a company within Teagasc in Fermoy that does wonderful work, 18 employees have been locked out of public pay restoration because the company is semi-owned by the State. This is a very new situation that has not occurred in the past. The employees had pay cuts through previous pay deals and were not subject to pay restoration this year or late last year....