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Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (5 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 705. To ask the Minister for Health the costs associated with the national roll-out of heart failure integrated core projects in the community. [48370/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 706. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to see a consultant dermatologist at Mullingar Regional Hospital; and the average waiting times to see the consultant. [48371/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I thank our guests. Sadly Mr. Richardson hit the nail on the head when he used the word "subsisting". The level of funding that is being provided to the Reserve Defence Forces does not provide any meaningful hope for its future. I want to focus on a few specific questions and I am conscious that the Chair said to be mindful of our time. Mr. Richardson spoke about employment protection...

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: When the Minister talks about climate action and climate change, there is one core issue missing and that is climate justice. I speak in particular today about my constituents around Rochfortbridge, who are facing a bleak winter, and that was before the announcements earlier this week. They are worried about transport costs. The Minister speaks about transport but bus services are being...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I thank the Minister. I want to take this opportunity to put on the record of this House my utter revulsion at the experiences these women detailed, my admiration for their bravery and determination but also my anger that in 2021 these exceptional women were forced to tell their stories so very publicly on national radio for an appropriate mechanism to be discussed. Let us be very clear...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: It is absolutely critical that this review does not just focus on the failings of the Defence Forces as an institution but also looks at those individuals who obstructed any mechanism that was in place at the time, including those who deliberately prevented victims from coming forward to report or from feeling that they had gotten justice. What engagement has the Minister had with his legal...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: The Minister has not answered my question-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: It was on non-disclosure agreements.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 85. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the terms of reference for the announced independent review following a radio documentary (details supplied); the person or body that will be responsible for establishing the review body; the membership qualifications or criteria for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46794/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I wish to discuss with the Minister the terms of reference announced regarding the independent review following the radio documentary "Women of Honour" by Katie Hannon, which was broadcast on 11 September. What person or body will be responsible for establishing the review and what are the membership qualifications or criteria for same? I understand there has been significant movement in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 104. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of settlements made in 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, with current or former members of the Defence Forces which included a non-disclosure agreement stipulation. [46798/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 139. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the Workplace Relations Commission recommendations following the successful case brought by a person (details supplied). [46797/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (30 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 238. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of pilots who applied to re-enter the Air Corps; the number of applications approved; the number refused; the number awaiting a decision; the number under appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46795/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Horticulture Sector (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress made by the Multi-Stakeholder Working Group established to examine issues related to the use of peat moss in the horticulture sector. [46902/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I welcome Mr. Fraser. I am not sure if his expression was one of regret or relief at not being invited to Merriongate . Mr. Fraser said this looks like a big thing in hindsight. That is part of the problem. It is a big thing in hindsight and it was a big thing at the time. Mr. Fraser is a very experienced civil servant but, based on the two occasions the Minister has been before this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: However, is it really effective? Is it really representative of a Government or Cabinet in 2021 that this is the method being used? If a sitting Minister, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence, does not have confidence in it, how effective is it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I just think it is very-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: It is not reliable if we have the Minister saying that it potentially cannot be trusted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I have a follow-up question. I fail to see how Mr. Fraser can reconcile a process that is currently in place, which has led to the current scenario, with an open competition, without the applicants' names and details also finding their way into the public domain before a decision is made. Do there not also have to be substantial and meaningful changes on the side of the process and those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach (29 Sep 2021)

Sorca Clarke: That would be the people at the Cabinet.