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Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2021)

Thomas Pringle: I thank all Members who spoke in support of the Bill. That they came in to put their words of support on the record is a tribute to them all. It was great to hear them. I pay tribute to former Senator, Colette Kelleher, Mr. Oein DeBhairduin and Senator Flynn for their support. I thank Senator Ruane and former Senator, Grace O'Sullivan, for their support in getting the Bill through the...

Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2021)

Thomas Pringle: If it is any help, I will not take 15 minutes at the end.

Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2021)

Thomas Pringle: That is grand. I will not take ten either.

Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2021)

Thomas Pringle: I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” It gives me great pleasure to bring this Bill before the House today. I am really piggybacking on the great work done by others, namely, former Senator Colette Kelleher, Oein DeBhairdun and Senator Eileen Flynn. Ms Kelleher and Mr. DeBhairdun's work during the last Seanad is a tribute to them and their commitment to the...

Future of Banking in Ireland: Statements (1 Jul 2021)

Thomas Pringle: There is no doubt but that the way in which banking is done in Ireland is changing. I think this will cause the biggest problem for the Central Bank and the Department of Finance in how they manage the new arrangements when there are so few pillar banks in the State. It possibly forces them to look at new operators and a system that some of us in the Opposition have been pushing for some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (30 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 259. To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish the disability capacity review before the end of May 2021; if not, the timeframe for publication given its importance to budget planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28040/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 329. To ask the Minister for Health when the stakeholder group currently reviewing safety and risk measures in relation to the prescribing and distribution of sodium valproate will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28414/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 327. To ask the Minister for Health when the inquiry into the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28412/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 328. To ask the Minister for Health when the four currently unfilled epilepsy nurse specialist posts approved in 2018 to manage the mandatory patient safety requirements for women who are prescribed sodium valproate will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28413/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: Is the Minister saying that nobody should question why they were there and we should just accept it? Are the French troops part of the MINUSMA mission? Mali is a former French colony. The French are there to pursue their colonial interests. There have been attacks. The attack the Minister mentioned is worrying. That is why I am asking the question. I do not believe that Irish troops...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a full report will be provided on the Defence Forces' involvement in missions in Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34614/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: I have read the 2020 Department of Defence reports to the Dáil on service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations. Irish troops have taken part in two missions in Mali, namely, MINUSMA, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and the European Union training mission, EUTM Mali. Both reports are very brief and I would like to have a fuller more...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: That is the summary that was more or less given in the document submitted to the Oireachtas Library on the operation. I have several questions on this. What relationship do the Irish troops have with the French forces operating in Mali at present? They have been involved in a couple of very controversial incidents, including one where more than 20 civilians were killed at a wedding which...

Affordable Homes in the Poolbeg Strategic Development Zone: Motion (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: I am supposed to be joined by colleagues but if they do not come in, I will ramble on. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion. There is no doubt that the glass bottle site is important for Dublin housing. It needs to be discussed with the by-election that is even more important, particularly when there is a possible seat to be won. I am not going to speak about...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: Here we are with yet another piece of rushed legislation, this time the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021. The Bill has not undergone pre-legislative scrutiny and was rushed through the Seanad last week and yesterday. While I completely understand that it is necessary to work around the situation Covid-19 created, the reality is that shortcuts are being taken and we do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the concerns of a person (details supplied) on the impact of the recent collapse of an airline on some cancer patients who must travel to Dublin for their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34626/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) is seeking the email address of an official; when his office will acknowledge or reply to the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34755/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Jun 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 529. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has instructed service providers of respite for families with children with autism in the Dublin area to change their respite contract from once weekly to once fortnightly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27261/21]