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COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Next is a Government slot. Deputy Carroll MacNeill is sharing with Deputy Creed.

COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The next grouping is a Government slot. Deputies Higgins, Alan Farrell and Devlin will share time. Deputy Higgins has four minutes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I raise with the Taoiseach a letter that was sent to the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, by the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights about the negotiations on the corporate sustainability due diligence, CSDD, directive. The coalition has identified that there is an opportunity for this directive to be a win-win for citizens, women's rights, companies, states and the planet. The...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I know the Tánaiste's Department leads on the oversight of work permits from non-EU and non-EEA countries. I have engaged on this specific issue previously with the Minister of State, Deputy English. The critical skills occupation list was last updated in June 2022, relatively recently, but is there sufficient cross-departmental engagement on addressing specific skills shortages in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I acknowledge that much of that increased commitment and focus is down to the Minister’s genuine interest in this area. I know he has a genuine interest in the Naval Service in particular. We have never seen the need for us to control our own waters more clearly demonstrated. I am thinking currently but am also looking ahead. There will be increased activity as we develop our...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on fulfilling the Government commitment to increase recruitment in the Defence Forces by 2,000 by 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58350/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: This issue has already been teased out in the discussion this morning. There is a well-acknowledged issue around recruitment and, in particular, retention in our Defence Forces. I ask about the progress made on fulfilling the Government commitment to increase recruitment in the Defence Forces by 2028.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister. One of the central challenges, which is well understood and which Deputy Berry talked about, concerns medical officers. We are in an economy close to full employment and there are working terms and conditions elsewhere, such as being able to go home at 5 p.m., which make the Defence Forces less attractive. The Minister rightly acknowledged that the numbers have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to improve the capacity of the Office of Emergency Planning in view of the increasing frequency and impact of adverse weather events due to climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58349/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has considered the possibilities afforded by integrating the school transport system into the wider public transport network to unlock efficiencies of scale and network design; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57828/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for admission to the summer provision programme; the way that the criteria have changed over the expansion of the scheme; the number accommodated across the different strands to provide for different needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58178/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (24 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected delivery date for the comprehensive skills review being undertaken by the OECD and commissioned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58492/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58189/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for a naturalisation certificate by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58190/22]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: A process such as this in interesting. As the Minister mentioned in her opening statement, we thought Covid was sorted last February and asked what else could possibly put in on us. It is a testament to the Department how ably it dealt with Covid and how it is responding to the influx of Ukrainians. I echo the Minister's comments praising the hard work of the Department. How quickly are...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to ask for clarification on two points. The first is on the energy support scheme. We have TBESS announcements coming from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and from the Minister's Department. I just want clarity, particularly for those clubs, community groups and voluntary associations that are going to be applying for this, about how streamlined...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Before I address my substantive points, I note that one of the benefits of sharing the duties of chairing the House with the Ceann Comhairle is that one gets to listen to debates in depth. Much of the debate on the Bill has been good. I do not know whether anybody has eulogised the budget. All Members across the House have pointed to aspects they believe are good. Deputy O'Donnell...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Meetings (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the engagement between his Department's officials and the Welsh Commissioner for Future Generations. [54588/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am practicing my bilocation skills today. I am also a member of the education committee, which is sitting at the same time. I apologise if this question has been asked but the Chair can redirect me if so. I wanted to ask the representatives of DCU about the practical steps. I want a better understanding of how this can be applied. Straight away, I am thinking of South East...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It is hugely heartening that DCU has had a big increase in both students and staff who are happy to identify as being autistic. The consultation was probably a huge part of that in feeding into that inclusivity. Could Dr. Sweeney give concrete examples? If I went to DCU, what would I notice that is different from the way the university was before this process?