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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I would like to stay on this issue and ask a couple of supplementary questions because many references were made in that exchange to engagement with the banks. On the duty of care, what engagement has the Governor or his colleagues at the Central Bank, to whom I am very grateful for coming before us, had with the utility companies? This is moving beyond the direct role of the banks. One of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I would hope someone has because surely it would be prudent to engage with the utility companies. As Deputy Doherty said, this will involve 1 million accounts in total with multiple direct debits going out covering a range of payments. If people have their electricity cut off because of a default on a payment, that is a huge worry. Surely the whole point of regulating the efficient...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: As part of that, has the account switching code been updated since the introduction of the single euro payments area, SEPA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I have two final questions, with the discretion of the Chair. The Governor discussed the area of credit unions with Deputy O'Callaghan. I would make the point there is an argument that credit unions are being underutilised because the headroom is so small in the first place. Perhaps there is a need to look at that more widely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: Okay. This is the final part. The ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia's invasion and the impact of the sanctions were alluded to already. Will Mr. Makhlouf elaborate? In fairness, he did go into an element of detail in the first session of questions. Will he elaborate on the extent of the role of the Central Bank in this regard to ensure sanctions are being adhered to and implemented? Where...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I welcome the Minister's response and look forward to the legislation coming to the Dáil very soon. I intend to elaborate on the issues to a greater extent on Second Stage and I hope there is an opportunity for a robust debate in the Houses, with support for the proposals from as many Deputies and Senators as possible. There is a very important and clear need for a sound legislative...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the selection of this matter for debate and the presence of the Minister in the Chamber. This has been a pressing issue for a number of years. Since 2015, more than 6,000 members of An Garda Síochána have been assaulted in the line of duty. This works out at an average of two members of An Garda Síochána at least every day. The Commission on the Future of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting. [12776/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 33. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent conversation with the Prime Minister of Ukraine. [12777/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 40. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Shared Island Dialogue on Sport. [12778/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 569. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the community safety and innovation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11509/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 119. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she is taking to address assaults on frontline workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16245/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 570. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that are being taken to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are given equal rights and access to services in Ireland upon their arrival; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14470/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she is taking to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are able to enter Ireland and regularise their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16246/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that future cycle lanes are segregated and protected from cars where possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16579/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery (29 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 281. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when purchasing a ticket for the National Lottery Euromillions online the National Lottery website adds in an additional €1.00 for lotto plus, therefore creating an opt-out system when an opt-in system should be in place; if he will address the matter; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I was relieved to read the letter from the British ambassador in The Irish Timesthis morning restating his government's commitment to the Good Friday Agreement, and to hear the comments by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland that the British Government had no intention of introducing border checks in this country. However, this runs counter to the clear statement in the Nationality...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (24 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: What contact have the Minister and his officials had with the Russian ambassador and will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (24 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: I fully appreciate that channels for dialogue are open and that they are constant and consistent. Have they led to anything? Is there any progress? The Minister briefly mentioned the ambassador's performance before the Oireachtas foreign affairs committee. I note equally his performance on RTÉ and his slew of absolutely offensive statements. In more practical terms, the embassy...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (24 Mar 2022)

Neale Richmond: 58. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to ensure that Ukrainian refugees can avail of childcare in an affordable and timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14469/22]