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Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I am not trying to in any way criticise. I am simply putting on the record that we do not all have that experience. It is as valid and meritable for everybody else who gets there regardless of which route they take. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Higher Education Authority Bill 2022. It provides for the necessary items relating to the internal governance of universities,...

Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (2 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Like previous speakers, I acknowledge the work and tireless efforts of all those who met and continue to meet the asks of the wider community throughout the pandemic. In March 2020, none of us here knew what lay ahead and nor did the public outside. I recall having a phone conversation with a HSE manager at the time and, to be frank, I was not the better of it when that conversation ended...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Russia's Foreign Policy and Security in Europe: Engagement with Ambassador of Russia (2 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the Chair for his understanding. The ambassador is most welcome. I will keep my questions short because a number of questions I had wanted to ask have been asked already. I listened with interest to the ambassador's responses around the escalation and the commitment to a diplomatic route but what I have not heard is how Russia intends to use the Presidency of the UN Security...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 187. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the well-being indicators referred to in the Programme for Government to point out inequalities and help ensure that policies are driven by a desire to do better by persons. [5148/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 206. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement his Department has had to date with the SME growth task force proposed in the programme for government. [5151/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the pilot scheme proposed in the programme for Government to examine the potential for ride sharing apps to improve rural connectivity. [5149/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 282. To ask the Minister for Finance if an office has been established within Government tasked with encouraging greater competition in the Irish insurance market as outlined in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5152/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 318. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress to date with the proposed Irish Sea way along the east and south-east coast to boost tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 590. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the engagement he has had to date with further and higher education institutions to put in place a strategy to develop new fast-track, mid-career educational models that can meet the rapidly evolving needs of the new economy as per the programme for Government. [5150/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the plans regarding the €3 million funding for the development of specialist palliative care inpatient units in the north east, that is, Drogheda and Cavan and Tullamore, County Offaly that was announced by his Department in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4379/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (1 Feb 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 815. To ask the Minister for Health when the in-hospital charges for children will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5154/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 94. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the engagements and progress made in relation to the Women of Honour. [3831/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Can the Minister please provide an update on the engagements and progress made to date with regard to the Women of Honour? I will draw the Minister's attention to the fact that again this week at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, we repeatedly sought a reply to correspondence on this issue that was sent to the Minister's Department last December.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: When I first asked the Minister about abuse in the Defence Forces almost a year ago, he told me that a robust system was in place and that there was a supportive workplace culture. Following that documentary with Ms Katie Hannon - I will give credit where it is due - the Minister had a turn of heart at that point. That was most welcome for those who had such negative experiences. After...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: I am deeply concerned that the approach to which the Minister appears to be wedded will result in another failure for these women in their plight to get justice. When the Minister mentioned dignity and equality issues in his press release the other day, essentially he undermined the seriousness of the allegations these women made because they are so much more than that. When he mentioned...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 125. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he intends to immediately increase the allocated associated budget given the recent commentary regarding the Defence Forces rations and the increasing cost of food. [3833/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Agreements (27 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 145. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the role the Naval Service will have in the recently announced Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin Marine Protected Area and the North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy to 2030. [3832/22]

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: The Minister of State and I could speak for the rest of the evening about the lack of adequate mental health services for young people in Longford-Westmeath. I want to give the Minister of State a specific example of the impact this has. Cillian is a 14-year-old boy in second year. When he was in third class he was given a psychology follow-on referral from his GP because of concerns...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Pluralism (26 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 63. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the response by her Department on the challenges facing local media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3784/22]

Leaving Certificate: Motion (25 Jan 2022)

Sorca Clarke: There is an uncomfortable sense of déjà vuin this debate. We had these conversations last year and those conversations have taken place repeatedly across households the length and breadth of the country. When we finally got to the hybrid model last year, those who campaigned for it and those who at times pleaded for it were glad that it was put in place. I ask the Minister to do...