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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: I welcome our guests. It is a fascinating debate and discussion to date. I will focus on a number of points. In regard to the vaccine hesitancy, I notice that the IPHA has said low update rates are due to hesitancy. She may correct me if I am wrong but I think Dr. Kelly penned a letter to The Irish Timeslast January contradicting this, saying there is no more hesitancy in the market than...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: It was stated earlier that more than 100 manufacturers globally can now manufacture the vaccine. They were given permission to do so. Even if those vaccines were manufactured in the states Dr. Kelly mentioned, would the challenges regarding hesitancy, supply chains, enough syringes, and getting the logistics in the countries up to speed to administer the vaccines continue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: Perhaps the representative of the IPHA will address those points.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: The US has changed its stance on the waiver but some of our guests said that it did not go far enough. The US trade representative, Katherine Tai, announced in 2021 that the US would support the waiver of IP protections in the context of Covid-19 vaccines that were introduced by the governments of India and South Africa. That is a major step forward. Jorge Contreras, from the University of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: The Oxfam submission states, "Experts have estimated that there will be a 15 billion dose shortfall in mRNA Covid vaccine production in 2022." The IPHA has said that 12 billion doses have been produced and 10 billion administered. There seems to be a conflict with respect to the number of vaccines required and the number available. Will the two sides comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: In the submission from Oxfam, it is maintained there is an estimated 15-billion dose gap in mRNA Covid-19 vaccine production in 2022. Mr. O'Connor said 10 billion doses had been administered and the "speed of Covid-19 vaccines production is outpacing their administration". There seems to be a contradiction there in that the need, according to Oxfam, etc., is for 15 billion doses for this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and Covid-19 Vaccines: Discussion (11 May 2022)

David Stanton: Very briefly, I will refer to a number of things. On the final point as to whether we are the correct committee to deal with this, I note the Department has issued a note stating we may not be. Perhaps our secretariat could check that out. I believe the Department is saying it is the Committee on Health that should be dealing with this, which is somewhat frustrating if that is the case. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (10 May 2022)

David Stanton: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 27 January 2022, if the March 2022 deadline was met for the submission of proposals for the analysis of accession to the Antarctic Treaty System; the progress that has been made since; the expected timelines for future decisions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (10 May 2022)

David Stanton: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his Department’s plans to open new embassies and consulates in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22913/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 May 2022)

David Stanton: 771. To ask the Minister for Health when the scheme for free qualification for a general practitioner card will be extended to children under eight years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23128/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 May 2022)

David Stanton: 772. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that have been made available by his Department for people with long Covid; his plans to increase these supports and the number of long Covid clinics currently in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23129/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (5 May 2022)

David Stanton: 61. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 3 March 2022, when he expects the local infrastructure housing activation fund, LIHAF, works to begin on the Midleton Water Rock LIHAF project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22096/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Swimming Pools (5 May 2022)

David Stanton: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way her Department supports public swimming pools in order to assist them in remaining financially viable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22089/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 May 2022)

David Stanton: 44. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the rules governing the operation of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund; the amount expended under the fund to date; the amount made available and spent under each respective project; her plans for the future of the fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22091/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Commission (5 May 2022)

David Stanton: 93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress made to date in establishing an electoral commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22097/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Enrolments (4 May 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, and the Department of Education for a very comprehensive reply. I note that the letter of intent was issued on 15 February by the Department for the school in Carrigtwohill Community College. That is almost three months ago. I would expect that this would be sorted pretty soon. The Minister is already on record stating that she wants this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Enrolments (4 May 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. I hope the Minister of State has put in for overtime, because he is putting in long hours today. We are lucky in east Cork, because Youghal has a good secondary school, Cobh has two, Midleton has four and Carrigtwohill has two, although one is in temporary accommodation. They have extraordinary staff and professional and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2022)

David Stanton: 132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount expended to date on the proposed upgrade of the N25 national road between Midleton and Carrigtwohill County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí agus ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy and Legislation (28 Apr 2022)

David Stanton: Will the Minister indicate when it is proposed to publish the assisted decision-making (capacity) (amendment) Bill 2021? I understand that pre-legislative scrutiny has been completed. Is it still the intention of the Minister to commence the Parts of the main Act in June as reported?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

David Stanton: 85. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Question No. 9 of 23 September 2021, the further progress that has been made on works to repair a property (details supplied) in Carrigtwohill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21400/22]