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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I thank Professor Murphy. On behalf of the committee, I thank everyone for their time and their engagement today. It has been very proactive and will help the committee in its considerations when it produces its report.

Annual Transition Statement: Statements (15 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the statements. I was reading down through the statement released last Friday and it is welcome to see the value of biodiversity given a somewhat more substantial standing, particularly when it referred to sustainable development to underpin our economy, given a loss of biodiversity that we have not seen since previous mass extinctions. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the N4 upgrade proposal; and the work that his Department has undertaken in relation to this project. [30452/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the work undertaken by his Department regarding the reopening of Killucan train station, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30451/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 178. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are available to businesses in the hospitality trade that are impacted by the rise in fuel costs and the subsequent cost of living increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29733/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 214. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of lost jobs that have been replaced and the number of new jobs created through the Just Transition Commission in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [29391/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that he is taking to ensure that the passengers who were discommoded as a result of the delays at Dublin Airport on 28 and 29 May 2022 are reimbursed for the cost of missed flights and for the cost of missed holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28830/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected impact of the rising cost of construction materials on the proposed cycleway bridge in Athlone; and the contingency to facilitate increased costs that is included in the contract. [29009/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement that his Department had with toll operators in locations in which the booths remain on automatic mode regarding the safe return to work for their employees; and if his attention has been drawn to any planned redundancies in the sector. [29016/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 378. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing measures to provide tax relief on the cost of childcare which will greatly assist struggling families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29396/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 379. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing measures to provide tax relief on home rental costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29397/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 417. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief works in Athlone, County Westmeath. [29015/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Communications (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 437. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement that she has had regarding the advertising and showcasing of the Fleadh Ceoil due to take place in Mullingar at the end of July 2022. [29017/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 461. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the investigation that he initiated into possible conflicts of interest at the national planning authority An Bord Pleanála is expected to conclude. [28831/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 479. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of social housing income limits will be published. [29010/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 480. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government The number of full-time equivalent vacant homes officers by local authority in tabular form. [29018/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 481. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 742 of 21 April 2021, the current funding provided for vacant homes officers in each local authority in tabular form; and the proposed changes from after June as referenced in the reply. [29019/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 482. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on whether the vacant homes schemes and policies are sufficient in addressing the vacant homes issue. [29020/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 484. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the most recent update provided to him regarding the number of homes applied for through the vacant homes scheme by local authority in tabular form. [29022/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 483. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of properties in counties Longford and Westmeath that are registered on vacanthomes.ie that have been returned to use. [29021/22]