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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Ring: 401. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant homes a local authority (details supplied) has repaired in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19047/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Ring: 528. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the up-to-date position in relation to an application (details supplied); when the application was received; the progress that has been made on this application; when she expects a decision to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Examinations (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Ring: 756. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of exams (details supplied) that have experienced computer glitches and therefore could not be completed by applicants in the past five years, in tabular form; what remedies have been taken to resolve these computer glitches; the steps that have been taken for the persons affected by these computer glitches; and if he will make a...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: I agree in principle with the Minister of State's Bill because we know we have a problem with gambling in the country. However, as all the previous Deputies have said, the proposal in the Bill is wrong. It is not going to work. I ask the Minister of State not to ask us to vote for the legislation tonight if there is something wrong with it. It is fine for the officials but these voluntary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Welfare Concerns and Compliance with Legislation: County and City Management Association (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: I will be very brief. I welcome Mr. Condon. I was a long-time member of Mayo County Council and he is a long-time official there. You will not get a better official than him. He has everything at the top of his finger. I have two or three quick questions. Do we have a horse warden in County Mayo? Who takes that job or role?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Welfare Concerns and Compliance with Legislation: County and City Management Association (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: It is a big problem in areas of north and west Mayo in particular, especially sheep coming down onto the roads at night-time. There have been many accidents over the years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Welfare Concerns and Compliance with Legislation: County and City Management Association (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: Does the Department of agriculture still pay for the funding for vets in county councils every year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Welfare Concerns and Compliance with Legislation: County and City Management Association (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: My other question is on whether the same legislation will cover this. As Mr. Condon knows, because he and I have suffered this over the years, we get many complaints about sheep coming down from commonage onto main roads. Is there any legislation in that regard? Does existing legislation cover that situation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Welfare Concerns and Compliance with Legislation: County and City Management Association (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: That is an interesting move because over the years a lot of these inspectors came out and many abattoirs were closed down, which has created a big problem. It is interesting that is moving away from the county council and the FSAI.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (1 May 2024)

Michael Ring: 168. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if progress has been made in relation to an acquisition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19548/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)

Michael Ring: 274. To ask the Minister for Health when a service will be provided at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19964/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (2 May 2024)

Michael Ring: 283. To ask the Minister for Health when an entitlement (details supplied) will be restored; if the same entitlement is available in other CHO areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19992/24]

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: The Minister of State has the floor.

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: The Deputy had his say. He was late coming in. I was lenient and let him contribute, but now he should have a bit of manners.

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: No, I thank the Deputy. Let the Minister of State speak.

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes statements to mark Europe Day.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: I call on Deputy Ó Broin, who is sharing his time.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: I thank the Minister, but his time is up.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: Deputies, please. Can we have order?

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

Michael Ring: The next speaking slot is Sinn Féin's, with five speakers. I would like it if they were fair to one another and only took two minutes each.