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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cybersecurity Policy (25 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: 90. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures in place regarding cybersecurity, including the mywelfare.ie platform at her Department, given the substantial number of customers her Department has and the increasing provision of online services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57134/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: 95. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have benefited, by county, from parent’s benefit since its introduction and since its expansion in April 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57133/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: 197. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being taken to combat the theft of trees to be used as Christmas trees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57131/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (25 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: 199. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of drug seizures in Ireland in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57132/21]

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: In that case I will conclude by emphasising the importance of antigen testing and the importance of the HSE getting behind it, which was referenced by my colleague, Deputy Higgins, earlier. It is now policy. It is now in the public domain. It is now being used so we need our medical experts to bring the same level of expertise they brought to everything else in this pandemic and get behind...

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Reflecting on what is effectively two years of tough decisions and lockdowns, it is hard to believe we have societal integrity in the State, particularly when we look at countries very near us beginning to have difficulties with spikes in Covid and then the protests against subsequent decisions. It is testament to the Irish people in their entirety in how they approached this. This...

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Shall I continue? The lights are off but the mics are still on so I can keep going.

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: It is important to highlight that the Irish people have reacted to this appropriately. They have followed the science, as has the Government, and continue to do so. It is the only way. A great deal has been learned in the last year in particular. As noted many times, there is no handbook for society's response either in Ireland or globally. Those tough decisions have been taken with...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Tomorrow is the start of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, Orange the World campaign to highlight its aim of ending violence against women. The Ceann Comhairle has agreed to my request to light the obelisk on Leinster Lawn tomorrow as part of that campaign. Will the Taoiseach commit to fulfilling the programme for Government commitment to...

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Yes.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I must interrupt the Deputy as his time is up.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am glad the Deputy did not cite Peppa Pig.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I call on Deputy Boyd Barrett to speak on behalf of People Before Profit-Solidarity. The Deputy is sharing his time.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: You have eight minutes.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: That makes eight.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister.

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Before I call Deputy O'Callaghan, for the benefit of the Minister and her departmental officials who may be listening to these proceedings, the provision of a ministerial script to the House is a requirement and I ask that the script be expedited and brought to the House.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her priorities with regard to the reform of the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57129/21]

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: My understanding is that Deputy Matthews is taking four minutes.

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: My apologies, I misunderstood. I thought Deputy Matthews and I were sharing eight minutes.