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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 798. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effects the continued shortage of peat is having on the mushroom and horticulture sectors; and the measures his Department is implementing to support these sectors. [59552/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Not to be pointing at the calendar, but the Government has been in place for over half the length of its potential term and members of the Defence Forces are hearing this is something the Government might get around to at some point in the near future. Will the Minister come back to the House or the committee with an updated list of what the proposals were, what action was taken in relation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: The Minister is correct to name PDFORRA as one of the driving forces of cross-Border healthcare but we need to see an end date at which members do not need to cross the Border to get the healthcare they need and deserve in a timely fashion and can go back to full recovery where possible. I do not believe I used the word "misinformation". If I did, it was not my intention. I meant a lack...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Following the publication of the Commission on the Future Defence Forces report and the subsequent publication of the Government’s high-level implementation plan, what is the timeline for the delivery of a military air doctrine?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the Minister. Initially I noted that the Questions Office had flagged to me that the Department was not too keen on answering this question, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for not disallowing this question and for allowing us to have this conversation which is purely policy-based. I have heard of the Defence Forces Capstone Doctrine and of the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Corps (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I fully accept that this may not have been a specific recommendation of the Commission on the Future of Defence Forces. This, however, should have been the perfect opportunity for the development of such a doctrine. Without that necessary framework being in place, my concern is that we are not looking in the exact areas that the Air Corps need to be and wants to be looking. No matter which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures that his Department is taking to implement parity of healthcare between officers and enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces. [58288/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I was somewhat taken aback when this issue parity of healthcare was raised with me again. I had understood that there was a commitment given about a year and a half ago that this issue would be resolved, hence the reason I am perplexed that it is still ongoing. Can the Minister confirm what outstanding issues there are, if any, what action he intends to take to address those outstanding...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Listening to what the Minister said and reading what has been reported, I have the impression that there are two very different experiences of this issue. What has been reported is deeply concerning and would reflect the wider retention of experienced personnel in the Defence Forces. To follow up on what the Minister said, the established number of medical officers is 28. He said 22...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I genuinely believe the Minister read out the figures as they have been presented to him. There is no question about that. At the monthly meeting this afternoon, to which he referred at a meeting of the joint committee, I respectfully suggest that he clarify whether four doctors left in the six weeks in the run-up to the beginning of November. What is the current financial outlay on the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Will the Minister outline the measures he and his Department are implementing, or intend to implement, to stem the exodus of doctors from the Defence Forces, the current vacancy rate in that section and the extent of the impact on Defence Forces operations?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Will the Minister outline to the House the interaction between the Naval Service and the Air Corps on the new CASA aeroplanes due to be delivered to the Irish Defence Forces next year?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: The Minister might be aware that the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence recently visited the Air Corps in Baldonnel. I extend my sincere thanks to Brigadier General Rory O'Connor, his staff and Air Corps members for hosting the committee, for the briefings and engagement and for taking the time to speak with us and share their views and ambitions for the future of the Air Corps....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Given the change in technology outlined by the Minister in the capability of these aeroplanes, is he open to or has he had any discussions on the potential for a co-location site for the Naval Service and Air Corps? The changing capabilities in both areas could provide potential benefits to the State in terms of policing, maritime security, the security of cables, as we have discussed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has seen the interim report by the independent review group into the allegations by a group known as the Women of Honour and others; if he intends to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58290/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 32. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the specific action his Department has taken in relation to the recruitment of aircraft technicians given the levels of vacancies that currently exist in the Air Corps and the buoyant Irish aviation market. [58289/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports and or supervision that are available for teachers who are dealing with trauma and traumatised students on a regular basis. [58416/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (24 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools with DEIS status by county in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [58415/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 40. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the new British Prime Minister since his appointment. [54854/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Nov 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 147. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the British Prime Minister at the British-Irish Council meeting. [57254/22]