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Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: If I had the mandate and the power to amend the Bill-----

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: -----such that I could get the N73 route stitched into that Bill and secure the allocation of €8 million to €10 million to complete that 3 km stretch of road, I would do that. Unfortunately, I am an Opposition politician-----

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: -----and I am seeking to do my best for my constituents in Cork East. If there is anything the Minister of State can do, through her good offices, to influence TII to get that 3 km stretch of the N73 completed, that would be great. It is a national secondary route that serves those travelling between Kerry and Dublin. It is a vital arterial route for trade, commerce and residents' daily...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: I spared the House six minutes.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: The Labour Party will also support the Bill, while reserving the right to bring forward amendments on Committee Stage. On the issue of scramblers, specifically, it is most welcome to see some overdue action on their use, and that of quad bikes and other vehicles, when they are associated with antisocial behaviour. We know there have a number of Private Members' Bills on this matter over the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Agreements (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 50. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when it is expected to complete the ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54826/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 23 June 2021, the date the tenders arrived back for a project (details supplied) following the extension of four weeks after 8 September 2021; if a timeline has been established for the awarding of tenders; and if construction will begin in quarter 4 2021. [54988/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of tenders received for a project (details supplied); and the current timeline for construction to begin. [54989/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 159. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current status of a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [55059/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 218. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the campaign for 100 extra neurology nurse specialists across Ireland (details supplied). [54790/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the contribution that floating offshore wind can make in contributing to producing renewable energy and further enabling climate action in line with Programme for Government commitments. [54095/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 576. To ask the Minister for Health if the attention of his Department has been drawn to the fact that there are persons who received second doses of a Covid-19 vaccine in other EU member states and third-countries who are unable to obtain Covid certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54100/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: Tree planting will play a vital role in climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In the past five years, we have missed tree planting targets by over 15,000 ha. We have lost the opportunity to remove 5.4 million tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. Tree planting in 2021 stands at an abysmal 2,000 ha. The Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association states it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he had on the upgrading of national secondary routes with the Minister for Rural and Community Development. [50085/21]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: More people will have a second chance to come in if the Deputy allows the Minister of State to answer.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: I now propose to move to the Rural Independent Group. If we can keep our questions concise, more people will be allowed to come in afterwards.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: There are less than two minutes left in this component of the debate. The Minister of State stated earlier that he wanted some time to address the questions raised by other Members. I propose that we do that now. After this slot, there is a further five minutes for the Minister of State to respond to the debate in total.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to allocate five minutes for the Minister of State to conclude after the 20-minutes slot, but that is probably not enough time for him to wrap up and answer all the questions.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: I therefore propose to stick with the order of speakers and move to the questions and answers session. I am hopeful there will be enough time at the end. Perhaps ten minutes within the 20-minute slot will be sufficient for the Minister of State to respond to the other questions.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Sherlock: Before the Minister of State addresses the questions, I wish to clarify that I propose to go to People Before Profit-Solidarity, the Regional Group, the Rural Independent Group and the Independent Group.