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Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am a Deputy for Dublin Fingal. Deputy Canney will not be surprised to hear that horticultural peat is an issue that affects my constituency greatly as well. I look forward to a resolution of that matter. Budget 2022 is a very positive one and will benefit people throughout the country, from all backgrounds and walks of life. Regardless of what has been claimed by others, I believe...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 460. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of referrals to the Garda youth diversion programme in each of the years 2010 to 2020 for offences (details supplied). [49712/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 461. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cautions, both formal and informal, issued through the Garda youth diversion programme in each of the years 2010 to 2020 for offences (details supplied). [49713/21]

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have many. I did not want to forget the Deputy's comments and I wanted to give a rundown through my constituency. In the context of this debate, however, the most important part of my constituency is Dublin Airport. The aviation sector supports more than 150,000 jobs and provides billions of euros to our economy. I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for being present,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 64. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the tender processes for local employment services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 42. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of children availing of hot school meals in Fingal, County Dublin; the number nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48537/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 122. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of early childcare services and his efforts to ensure affordability in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48540/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Youth Services (7 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: 168. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount that has been provided in capital grants to support national youth organisations and local youth services and clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48539/21]

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: That does not mean you have to say something.

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to debate this strategy. I acknowledge the work of the Ministers, Deputies McEntee, and Humphreys and the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, but, as my colleague opposite mentioned, Deputy Stanton also played a significant role in this area both as chairman of the justice committee and as a Minister of State in the Department. I welcome the opportunity to discuss...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: We have made significant progress in the fight against Covid-19. I do not think anyone here can deny that. Challenges remain, however. Thanks to the determination of the Irish people and our healthcare professionals and prudent action by the Government, we have managed to mitigate some of the worst scenarios outlined in March 2020. It is noteworthy that in the time since then, we have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the witnesses. Most of my questions have been asked and answered at this stage but I just have three outstanding questions. When EirGrid refers to on-site generation or co-located generation what do they specifically mean by this? Is it primarily battery usage or is it additional energy generation such as wind turbines or so on? On the commissioner's comments regarding new gas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: That is frustrating for Mr. Gillespie.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: We have been unlucky today. This conversation as a roundtable discussion is appropriately named. That is appropriate in the context of all of the ideas that have been suggested. All of this is predicated on Covid and the experience the profession and students of Ireland had during that time. I am not trying to kiss up to the teachers but it is fair to say that they went above and beyond...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have lots of other questions but we are out of time.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: Before we continue, I advise the House that 16 minutes are left for this debate, with 20 minutes of contributions remaining. The Minister of State has, therefore, kindly agreed to curtail his closing remarks to allow the Members of the Independent Group to complete their contributions. I call Deputy Joan Collins.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: The Deputy cannot say “Lies” and he knows it.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: I would prefer if you would withdrew that remark and used other language as you required under Standing Orders.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: Thank you, Deputy.

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: I now return to the Government slot and call on Deputy Ó Cathasaigh, who is sharing time with Deputy Higgins. They six-and-a-half minutes each.