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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 846. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his engagements with his counterpart in Northern Ireland since the order to stop checks on certain goods at ports in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6763/22]

Freedom of Information Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the Minister of State for his contributions. I think we have found some groundwork on which we can make progress with this. I am not going to lie to the House and say I am not disappointed that the Minister of State is not going to withdraw his amendment. It is a lost opportunity. The Minister of State mentioned that the Minister had committed to undertaking a review within a time...

Freedom of Information Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." A well-functioning freedom of information regime is essential to any state that considers itself democratic because the fundamental principle that the public have a right to know must prevail. There is no denying or defending the poor track record that this State has when it comes to access to official State information and...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I have to be quite frank. When I saw this proposal initially, I thought the Government really needs to try harder. This does nothing to tackle the spiralling energy costs and multiple price hikes over the last year. While it might take the edge off the winter electricity bill, it will do nothing for the ones coming after that. We know that the spiralling cost of living in this country is...

Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Do I have a speaking slot?

Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: My name is on the list that was circulated.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) while born abroad and is now an Irish citizen with a full employment record, was asked to provide documentation submitted to the Garda National Immigration Bureau while applying for paternity benefit given that their contribution record would be on file with her Department; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 102. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of paternity benefit applications received since introduction; the number approved; and the number rejected by county in tabular form. [59977/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Issues (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the restricted hours regarding access to Columb Barracks are being currently negotiated; the person or body with whom they are being negotiated; when they were negotiated; the criteria that are being used; and the way the valued and valuable community groups who work with and provide services to persons in need across the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 271. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason notice has been given that there will be restricted access to Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and the reason this was not communicated in a manner that ensured each of the community groups that operated from the barracks had the information prior to it being released to the public given the situation that has transpired has created...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Issues (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 247. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason notice has been given that there will be restricted access to Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and the reason this was not communicated in a manner that ensured each of the community groups that operated from the barracks had the information prior to it being released to the public given the situation that has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 256. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities are mandated to conduct surveys on wildlife, flora and fauna. [5735/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 257. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of wildlife surveys conducted in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020 and 2021; and the basis of these surveys. [5736/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 272. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the restricted hours regarding access to Columb Barracks are being currently negotiated; the person or body with whom they are being negotiated; when they were negotiated; the criteria that is being used; and the way the valued and valuable community groups who work with and provide services to persons in need across the town and district...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools in County Westmeath with an ASD unit; if a list of the schools will be provided; the number of children on a waiting list for those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5733/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools in County Longford with an ASD unit; if a list of the schools will be provided; the number of children on a waiting list for those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5734/22]