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Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: That is absolutely fine. I understand the motion and the Bill being too close together, ostensibly on the same issue. I thank the Minister for bringing this matter before us, which is an opportunity for every Member of the House to have their say on the quite extraordinary measures introduced in the last Dáil and renewed in this one. These are necessary steps at an extraordinary time...

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I call Deputy Joe Flaherty who has 11 minutes.

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: Before I call Deputy Shortall, I wish to advise Deputy Flaherty that I have a slot after Deputy Shortall's for the full 11 minutes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Renewable Energy Generation (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I cannot see the Minister of State but I know he is there. I will start by mentioning a development that occurred this evening. I am pleased to report that Fingal County Council, my local authority, voted for 1,200 houses in Donabate. Rather shockingly, although unsurprisingly, Sinn Féin opposed it. The development will provide for more than 500 social and affordable homes and 700...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Renewable Energy Generation (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. There was a lot of information in his reply for me to consider as a member of the climate committee in the coming months. One of the issues mentioned by the Minister of State was grid improvements, and the necessity for us to invest a significant sum in upgrading our grid infrastructure to cater for demand but also for home...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: Ireland is not an outlier, nor should it be. I believe the digital green certificate should be introduced in July. We made a commitment that the recovery proposal for aviation would be published in May and I am pleased to note that will happen on Friday. I am, however, dismayed at certain aspects of the Minister's contribution this afternoon on the basis that it now looks like we will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am in Leinster House. I thank Mr. Lynott for his presentation, which was very interesting. I will focus very briefly on security of supply if that is okay. It is not too far from Deputy Whitmore's comments. The witness commented on backup generation and natural gas, which is a concern, and the ability of the existing network to cater for microgeneration. We are creating awareness in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have a follow-up question on the security of supply element in our energy generation ability in a case where our renewables might have an off-day or off-week, dependent on the weather, which Mr. Lynott touched on. Is there scope within the existing network of power stations to take up that slack as we head towards 2030?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: My time is up. I ask Mr. Lynott to consider setting out for the committee the timelines for the delivery of that battery storage he mentioned, perhaps later on in the discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: Continuing that theme through to security of supply, I wish to discuss the interconnection, offshore and other options that we are exploring, as well as future technological developments, in particular those relating to hydrogen, which fascinates not just the Chairman, but me. I am very interested at looking at interconnector delivery. As far as I am aware, we are looking at approximately 36...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: As somebody who does not normally like members going on and on, I am contributing for the third time. I ask my colleagues to forgive me. I wish to touch upon the issue battery development again. While it is an area of emerging technology, we have seen a significant shift in terms of capacity in batteries in recent years, particularly in the last decade. I am sure that will continue,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (20 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the student grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26945/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (20 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he is taking to address additional demand for university course places later in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26946/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 163. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation on the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25685/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 164. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is considering to address the level of financial debt experienced by many small and medium businesses as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25687/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 165. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his Department has engaged with businesses experiencing rent disputes as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25688/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Reviews (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 166. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the work by his Department to review the nature of collective bargaining and industrial relations in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25689/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 195. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being considered to support investment and growth in the green economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of Ireland’s Nationally Determined Contribution to the EU as part of the Paris Climate Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25691/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: 197. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the engagement his Department has had within the EU with regard to emissions trading schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25692/21]