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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I fully accept that a balance must be struck between reducing emissions and ensuring that we continue to equip the Defence Forces to allow them to respond effectively and efficiently to the challenges that come with climate change, be that at home, in terms of the fires we saw last night, or the excessive flooding that has happened. In terms of the climate impact, how are we equipping our...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I suspect that this is a conversation we could have for a number of hours as opposed to a number of minutes. I wish to refer to a comment that was made by the previous Chief of Staff, retired Vice Admiral Mark Mellett. He said: "Ireland has a 'false sense of security' and the State needs to position itself to deal with the gathering problems caused by climate change." Specifically, on the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 75. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way the emissions from the Defence Forces are accounted for under the carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings given the increasing acknowledgement that climate and defence will be intrinsically linked in view of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference. [56516/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: At a cursory glance, the impact of climate change on defence and our Defence Forces may not be obvious. How are emissions from the Defence Forces accounted for under the carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings? This is important given the increasing acknowledgement that climate change and defence will be intrinsically linked, as discussed at the recent COP26 climate change conference.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 91. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the review of the central recruitment that has taken place regarding the ongoing recruitment issues highlighted in both the press and at committee by the Reserve Defence Forces representatives; and the outcome in terms of improving the pathways to becoming a member of the Reserve Defence Forces. [56519/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 115. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his proposals to negate the impact of reports regarding the spiralling cost of living on serving members of the Permanent Defence Forces. [56517/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 116. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide information regarding the average 17.5 patrol days that were reported to be cancelled each month in 2019, which rose to 30 per month to date in 2021; the purpose of the patrols; and the reason for cancellation. [56520/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Civil Defence (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 119. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the nature of the support provided and the corresponding hourly equivalent including the number of trips and kilometres provided by the Civil Defence in support of the HSE operations relating to Covid-19. [56518/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 328. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on school age team or the new equivalent on the psychology waiting lists that have been also referred to primary care psychology by county in each of the years 2018 to 2020 an to date in 2021, in tabular form. [56713/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 329. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on school age team or new equivalent on psychology waiting lists that have been also referred to primary care psychology and that referral was not accepted by county in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form [56714/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 330. To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to date to address the longstanding difficulties in recruiting a psychologist to the disability services team in the HSE health centre, Longford Road, Mullingar as acknowledged by the complaints officer that the current staffing levels are not sufficient to provide a full service. [56715/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 331. To ask the Minister for Health if he will intervene on behalf of a child (details supplied). [56716/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 332. To ask the Minister for Health the number of complaints made to the Your Service Your Say that relate to psychology services in counties Longford and Westmeath in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021. [56717/21]

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the publication of this final report but I do so with a heavy heart and a deep sense of sadness, which was echoed by other Deputies. I place on record my sincere condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of Captain Mark Duffy, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, winch operator Paul Ormsby and winchman Ciarán Smith, the four members of R116 who lost...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. In some ways, it is very much a case of legislation eventually trying to catch up with what is happening out there among the public. E-scooters and e-bikes will no longer be classified as mechanically propelled vehicles, but as powered personal transporters that do not require registration, tax, insurance or a specific licence, and can travel...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill today. I acknowledge the amount of work that has already been put into it in the Seanad. As someone from a rural constituency in the midlands, the issues and concerns regarding land and conveyancing can have a profound impact. I, and my constituents, want to see something that is fit for purpose, that does not have an adversarial starting...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (17 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 36. To ask the Taoiseach if he will create a citizens' assembly to work on issues of all-Ireland integration and further unity on the island. [56473/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Glasson bypass, County Westmeath. [56474/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (17 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 264. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request a review of the decision to refuse an application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56472/21]

National Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I have listened to the Minister's response and that of the Minister of State. I welcome that the Government is not opposing this motion. It is obvious to anyone who chooses to look that this service, like so many of our health services, really comes down to a postcode lottery. This is another service that is virtually on its knees. The Minister of State spoke about the valued and valuable...