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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (21 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 263. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a person (detailed supplied) is included in the national defective concrete blocks grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (21 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 636. To ask the Minister for Health if the unplanned pregnancy support and abortion care study commissioned by the HSE and carried out by a person (details supplied) is part of the three-year review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; the stage the study is at; and when it is due to be published. [45058/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I wish to raise an important issue that affects all parts of the country. Electric scooters are now commonplace. They have soared in popularity in recent times. Their ever-increasing popularity is also creating some serious issues for many people. One of the biggest single complaints my constituency office receives is from people who are taking issue with electric scooters. I also have...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As I said, it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or even killed as result of the improper use of electric scooters, which have become very common. We need to act now, particularly in view of the number of near misses I have seen recently. Those on electric scooters think they have a God-given right to be on our footpaths and roads at night. Even when gardaí are...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome Mr. Barton, Mr. McGinley and Mr. Buckley. They come from three very good counties - Kildare, Kerry and Donegal. They are three very strong counties. I know John Halpenny who comes from the Dundalk-Blackrock area and does a fantastic job in the locality. I thank him for the work he does in the area. Mr. Barton stated in his presentation that the last time the Government...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Could I ask one more question?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I know the sector got no money in 2021. What happens if it gets no money in 2022? Mr. Buckley skimmed over it. What are the sector's requirements for 2022 to get it back up and running?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: That is great. I thank Mr. Buckley very much.

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to contribute. The housing issue has been a constant topic for debate during my time in Dáil Éireann. We have seen housing lists grow consistently over the past number of years, with each Government struggling to deal with a very serious issue. I have said many times in this House that I will support any measures that will help tackle the housing...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 363. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the Defence Forces are having serious difficulties with the retention of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47620/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 365. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current plans for new recruitment for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47622/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 366. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47623/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 364. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on pay and conditions in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47621/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 367. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current measures that are in place to encourage more women to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47624/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 600. To ask the Minister for Health the number of nurses, management and administrative staff employed by the HSE on 31 December 2019; the corresponding number for each category on 30 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47691/21]

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak today. I thank those responsible for the development of the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027. It is a comprehensive report and contains some good points and suggestions on how we tackle the ever-growing problems of youth crime. Unfortunately, those who get involved in crime are becoming younger and younger. It is worrying that crime is seen to be...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The defective concrete block grant scheme is not a national scheme. Why not? Why is it limited to counties Donegal and Mayo? Other counties, including County Louth, have dwellings that have been damaged due to the use of defective concrete blocks. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage tells me there is ongoing engagement with a number of local authorities and local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 376. To ask the Minister for Health if a student (details supplied) can receive a HPV vaccination under the HPV vaccination programme in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/21]

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (12 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Given the number of people who smoke and the numbers of cigarettes manufactured, does the Tánaiste, as a doctor, know what actually goes into these products? Do people understand how dangerous cigarettes are? It really annoys me that people can go anywhere at this time and find contraband products available. What is the difference between legal and illegal cigarettes? As a member of...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak today. First of all, it is important to acknowledge the efforts the Government has made to improve the circumstances of both the people and businesses as we all attempt to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a number of things I would like to mention. I acknowledge the €1,500 increase in the rate bands, the increase of...