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Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I welcome this motion, which seeks to extend the remit of the 2021 Act to allow outdoor serving by pubs and restaurants for a further six months. Like previous speakers, I question why we are doing this just for six months. I take on board the Minister of State’s explanation that we are going to have a consolidation of the licensing laws. The obvious implication is that we are going...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 184. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26660/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 214. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has not been facilitated with an appointment at Ennis General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26721/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: As a Deputy for Clare, I congratulate Mr. Henry on his imminent appointment and on his nomination. I wish him every success in what is a very important role for Clare. I was interested in his comments on the role of a chair, which suggested that it was to gently touch the tiller to make sure the plan is implemented. What is the role of the board and the chair in developing the plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: What about the chair?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: It does. In that regard, I was not clear with respect to what the Chair said about connectivity to a hub. Mr. Henry's predecessor said that he was not supported in his vision to bring about greater connectivity to a hub. I am not asking Mr. Henry to comment on that at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: Yes, absolutely. Schiphol is the obvious one but there are others in Europe. I am not asking Mr. Henry to comment on whether his predecessor was supported but does he believe that is an essential part of the plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I have heard that, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: What does Mr. Henry regard as the hinterland of Shannon? What should a plan contain with regard to promoting Shannon within its hinterland? You can sometimes forget what is in your own area. I live near Holy Island. It is a very beautiful place. Senator Dooley also lives near it. I do not know about him but I sometimes forget it is there. You do not go out there or do not go back for a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: I am very encouraged by that and particularly by Mr. Henry's mention of Galway because Galway is one of those destinations for people who want to go somewhere for a weekend and who do not want to spend three hours on a bus or a train. Shannon is more or less an hour away from Galway. This allows for synergies between the two. Obviously, Limerick is a weekend destination too but it perhaps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: The reason I am asking is the difficulties in Dublin, which are not unique to Dublin. Manchester has its own difficulties. The CEO at that airport fell on his sword as a result. Other big airports in the UK are also having difficulties with security. They are well documented in Dublin. These issues and the lengths of queues present an opportunity for Shannon in the very short term. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 295. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 318. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26309/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 317. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 419 of 17 May 2022, if a passport will be expedited as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26308/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (24 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 512. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that a cheque for €90 that was drawn on the account of an employee of Solas (details supplied) and their spouse was sent to a Safe Pass tutor; the reason that Solas has not refunded the amount to the Safe Pass tutor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25793/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (24 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 513. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the statutory basis for charges for the provision of a Safe Pass and requiring a payment by tutors of a sum upon notification of a Safe Pass course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25794/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (24 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: 514. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount that was paid to Solas in 2020 and 2021, respectively, upon the notification of Safe Pass course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25795/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education Costs (19 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: The shortage of student accommodation is a widespread issue. Deputy Boyd Barrett referred to UCD specifically. The Minister of State, Deputy Collins, and I both know there is a shortage of student accommodation in Limerick. What are University of Limerick's plans to develop the Clare bank? It already has some accommodation on that, but there is a large land bank. Deputy Conway-Walsh...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education Costs (19 May 2022)

Michael McNamara: How will students get there if there are no light rail plans and no northern distributor road? Is there scope for a supplementary question?