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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Marian Harkin: Right now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Humanitarian Crisis Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Department of Foreign Affairs (6 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: I am due in the House in less than ten minutes. I am not moving as fast as others as I have a crutch. I will ask a few questions, but I will not be present to hear the Minister's replies so I will check them afterwards. The first is about Ukraine's candidate status. Like most Deputies, I am fully supportive of the Government's position in that regard. However, I am wondering about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: Like many of the other Deputies, I find I am learning so much. I thank Mr. Harris and his organisation for their role in that. Obviously, I deal with families all the time. Half the time I am just heartbroken and left wondering what solutions can be found. That is one aspect. This is our second or third meeting. From reading Mr. Harris’s documentation, I learned how I need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Food Security in the European Union: European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development (13 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: I apologise for being a bit late in arriving. If my first question has already been answered, leave it at that and I will get the text later. I am interested in hearing what Mr. Scannell has to say about a number of issues. First, with regard to the €500 million support that has been afforded to EU farmers, is there any conditionality attached to that? Does Mr. Scannell know if it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: I am not a member of this committee and, therefore, I appreciate the opportunity to contribute. I listened to the speakers from Mullingar so some of my questions will relate to the issues raised earlier. Professor McMullin said that temperature limit is the overriding goal but this is not exactly what is being measured. Why does he think that the European Commission is not actively looking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: I thank the witnesses and appreciate them giving of their time. While I am not a member of this committee, I represent a rural constituency. I have a huge interest in this matter and have a background in CAP negotiations over the years. I came here today to listen and learn. I got a lot of good information in the earlier sessions. While I have received some information here today, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: Does the Chairman have any questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Marian Harkin: I wish to add to that, and to back up what the Chair said. In some of the CAP programmes there is recognition, perhaps, of our unique landscape features and our hedgerows and trees. They are across the country but especially in the part of the country I come from. However, that is no longer enough. At one time there was a recognition of that. It has to be from the perspective of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: For the sixth time since last October, I am raising the issue of the number of people waiting at Sligo University Hospital. There are 56 today. Sligo University Hospital is always in the top four or five hospitals in terms of the number of patients waiting. It has a capacity of 359 beds. Compare that with Limerick hospital, which is always the worst in class. The number of patients...

Measures to Assist with Household Bills: Motion [Private Members] (14 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: The motion condemns the dithering by the Government, despite the urgency of the cost-of-living crisis. This statement is true because compared with our EU counterparts the Government has not responded in a proportionate way up to now. TheFinancial Times analysis, which covered September 2021 to August 2022, examined the funding allocated to households and businesses to shield them from the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 344. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the availability of school transport for a student (details supplied) will be confirmed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45011/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 57. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that he proposes to take to support small businesses dealing with escalating electricity costs. [45155/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (15 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 95. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she intends to review the local action group structure in the LEADER Programme; and if so, the criteria that she proposes to use for same. [45173/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (15 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 124. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timeframe for the commencement of the Leader programme; and if there will be scope for local development companies to administer other programmes, given the shortfall of funding. [45153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (15 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 134. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding arrangements that will be put in place for the Leader programme in 2023. [45154/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have paused the use of the seize and release procedure and section 144 (2) of the Finance Act 2001 as amended to demand and / or offer on-the-spot roadside cash payment of compromise penalties in exchange for the restoration of vehicles seized for alleged VRT offences; if so, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided as a matter of urgency for named persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45222/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: I apologise that I was a little late arriving. Last night I sat down and read your submissions for the best part of two hours. In all honesty I could hardly bear to read them and then I thought, what am I talking about? These are the lives the witnesses lead. The submissions were very powerful, especially where the different parents of children A-L spoke about the impact on their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Marian Harkin: My time is up Chair.