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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the insight the Minister has given. Could he elaborate on one or two of the points he made, particularly on the investment planned for our ports infrastructure to facilitate an increase in direct shipping to our largest market, continental Europe? We have seen over recent months a huge increase in the number of new shipping lanes from Dublin, Rosslare and Cork to countries such...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: When we bear that in mind, we must recall it is also a matter of access to our ports on our roads, whether they are going to Rosslare or Cork. We must also remember the myriad of approaches to Dublin Port. Considering the investment needed to promote the level of trade and enterprise I desire, I very much welcome the funding allocated last week by the Tánaiste and the Minister for...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I welcome the legislation introduced by the Minister, whom I thank for her introductory remarks. All of us in the House agree the legislation is welcome but, sadly, it is very late in coming. That should not take away from its importance and the ongoing commitment of the Minister to righting so many wrongs of the past in this...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagement with the First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland. [53399/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: I am sorry; I was lurking at the back here. As ever, I thank the Taoiseach for a fulsome response to the question. I will ask supplementary questions on two areas he may be able to illuminate. With regard to the discussions on the protocol and the need to avoid triggering Article 16, did the Northern Irish representatives give much detail on the impact of the protocol on life on the ground...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 29. To ask the Taoiseach when the shared island dialogue will hold its next meeting. [53398/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 44. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the COP26 United Nations climate change conference. [54388/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Regulation (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 211. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to making it mandatory for retailers to accept card payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55569/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authorities (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 236. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way that elected members of local government can benefit from EU funding such as the European Territorial Co-operation programme (or Interreg); if his Department supports councillors and their communities to access this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46326/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 403. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the initiatives in pathways to work available to parents who are not on jobseeker’s allowance and who exited the workforce to care for their children for less than five years and more than five years; if they are eligible for access to schemes, allowances or initiatives (details supplied); and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 455. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has considered allocating work visas for foreign students who worked and contributed to the economy throughout the pandemic but now struggle to access work visas and permits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55580/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 456. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider introducing a couples visa to allow only one member of the couple to study rather than the current requirement of both partners to enrol in a college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55581/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 569. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to counterfeit Irish vaccine passports being sold and distributed; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55763/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 644. To ask the Minister for Health if those vaccinated outside of Ireland can avail of their Covid-19 booster jab in Ireland; if so, the way in which they should access the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56079/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: This week, once again, a British Minister is threatening to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol of the withdrawal agreement. What efforts are being made by the Government with European partners to dissuade the British Government from making this move and to ensure that the British Government meets its commitments to international law? In addition, what efforts are being made...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: I fundamentally agree with the Minister of State. I am not necessarily talking about funding gaps; I am concerned with capacity gaps. The volunteers simply are not there and numbers coming out of clubs have not been there. Clubs, to a large extent, have been dormant for a considerable time. I will tease out something he referred to regarding the influence of sports capital grants,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: Most of the pertinent points on this issue have been raised more than eloquently by my colleagues and, therefore, I am not going to go over old ground or focus on the status of the applications from the many individual clubs in my constituency, which the Minister knows better than I do. I would like to tease out two or three points that were mentioned, however. One point highlighted in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 181. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the sports capital grants process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55046/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Olympic Games (11 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 139. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a post-games review into the Olympics and Paralympics has been concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55047/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Nov 2021)

Neale Richmond: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the 36 driver testers that were acquired to help clear the driver test backlog will be kept in their posts for the foreseeable future; if they are on temporary contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55330/21]