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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have five minutes in which to speak but I probably spent in excess of five hours speaking to the previous legislation that sought to resolve these matters. There are differences in the detail of the Bill but there is a consensus that the process for appointing judges must be radically transformed. It is a matter that has been debated in these Houses for approximately 20 years. The...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I agree with this point. As well as being institutions of learning and huge economic drivers, institutions in the third level sector are major employers with tens of thousands of workers. There are several unions that would be a regular part of engagement with higher education institutions, such as the Teachers’ Union of Ireland, TUI, the Irish Federation of University Teachers,...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I did not see an appropriate place to mention it but I, along with Deputy Conway-Walsh, may bring forward on Report Stage amendments relating to funding issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss this issue. This is probably the first time since some of the Covid restrictions were lifted that these two organisations are before the committee. I wish to acknowledge that even though issues around the examinations and so on were much debated, both organisations worked under extreme pressure during the Covid pandemic. I acknowledge the work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1800. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the medical cannabis access programme clinical review; when the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20997/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1801. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the licence application for cannabis for medical use under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 in respect of a person (details supplied) which is supported by their medical professionals; if the application will be approved; the reason for the delay in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20998/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: If I was to make a specific ask at this point, it would be for a dedicated discussion with the Minister. The potential for offshore wind in Cork is enormous in terms of reducing emissions but also in terms of creating jobs. However, we have to ensure that the skills are there on the ground in order that Cork can become a world leader in offshore wind and especially floating offshore wind....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with organisations in County Cork on the potential for floating offshore wind there. [18854/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Low Pay Commission (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I also have a question on this issue that will likely not be reached. The report is on the desk of the Minister of State and I hope it can be expedited as soon as possible. A refrain I have too often heard from the Government side of the House is that work is the best way to get out of poverty. In many instances that can be true, but for it to be true across the board work has to pay...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Construction Industry (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Deputy was more interested in Waterford than Tipperary, I would suggest.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that he will introduce to secure for workers the right to work from home when possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18806/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Without robust legislation securing a legal right to work from home, workers are concerned they will be forced to return to on-site working and denied the option of remote or hybrid working. When will the Government deliver robust legislation that will secure this legal right?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It has been said time and again that remote working is one of the big takeaways of Covid. We have seen its great benefits. The necessary technology existed but the cultural shift towards using it happened during Covid. Many people want to retain this. They do not want to have to commute, which can mean spending three hours per day in a car. Remote working gave workers more time at home...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I entirely accept that there is a need for a balance and that there are jobs that cannot be done from home. Nobody is suggesting an absolute right. Again, I return to the point that inasmuch as there is a presumption, it seems to lie more strongly with the employer than the employee. It is important that workers be well protected in this regard. While the Bill is at heads stage, there is...