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Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: It must be exhausting being on the left and in a constant state of outrage. What Deputy Barry left out, of course, is Dáil motions are meaningless. You might as well go out on the plinth and give a press conference. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to debate this particular issue. Throughout history there have been many times when the world has come close to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: The State is investing, and has invested, significant sums in retrofitting schemes. In the programme for Government, €8.7 billion is earmarked for investment in the retrofit of up to 500,000 homes between now and 2030. Thankfully, supports are available under the home energy upgrade for people on lower-to-middle incomes, who account for approximately 17% of households in the State....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 142. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures that are being taken to address claims of abuse within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46098/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ongoing efforts being made to assist Irish citizens to leave Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46097/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 199. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to, and his views on, the emerging famine in southern Madagascar, the world’s first climate-induced famine as described by the UN World Food Programme. [43423/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (30 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 200. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the detail of the measures and actions the Government aims to achieve through Ireland’s presidency of the UN Security Council. [43424/21]

Afghanistan Crisis: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: First, I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O’Gorman, for all their work on this issue, particularly in the context of the repatriation of Irish citizens and their family members. I also thank Deputy Cathal Crowe for his contribution, which was...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am sharing my time with Deputy Griffin. I welcome the introduction of the Housing for All plan and the opportunity to debate it in the House. Building on the work produced through Rebuilding Ireland, this proposal will make a significant difference for people in society, benefiting those in need of social homes, renters, older people and those seeking to purchase their first home....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 227. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current electricity grid capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 228. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the improvements that are considered necessary to the electricity grid in order to meet Ireland’s climate action targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46539/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 229. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total solar energy production in Ireland since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46540/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 230. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the wind energy production in Ireland since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46541/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Pollution (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 332. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures his Department is taking to ensure that safety issues regarding drinking water are quickly identified and communicated to relevant stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46045/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 434. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding updating the national anti-bullying plan as committed to under the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46036/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 435. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the CO2 monitors supplied to schools; the measures being taken to address defective monitors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46037/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 436. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken to ensure the education system can meet demand in Swords, County Dublin with regard to its growing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46038/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 437. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the reported shortage of books in school libraries; the actions her Department is taking to ensure adequate supply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46039/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 621. To ask the Minister for Health the status of Sláintecare and the process to fill vacancies on the Sláintecare Implementation Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 622. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of Swords primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46042/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales (28 Sep 2021)

Alan Farrell: 623. To ask the Minister for Health the status of his Department’s efforts to curb binge drinking of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46043/21]