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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 108. To ask the Minister for Health when a catch-up programme will commence for the HPV vaccine for secondary school students due to missed vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37592/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (13 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37594/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (13 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 274. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is likely that the help to buy scheme will be extended into 2022; and if not, if it will cease on 31 December 2021. [37629/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (8 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the social protection supports in place to assist persons requiring the use of incontinence pads and those with carers using personal protection equipment to pay for the cost of the disposal of such items given the large weight which accumulates with their use and consequent higher waste charges; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 209. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Ireland remains a neutral state; if he is satisfied that Ireland’s membership of PESCO and EPF is compatible with Irish neutrality; if there will be an update to Ireland’s defence policy given the potential infringement on Irish neutrality implied by membership of these organisations; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 211. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason that public consultation was not conducted upon joining PESCO and EPF; if there will be a review of the membership of these organisations by the State; if greater public consultation in relation to similar future policy changes will be committed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36890/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 210. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of carbon emissions as a result of the activities of the Defence Forces; the plans of the Defence Forces to reduce its carbon output; the breakdown of the extra carbon emissions emitted as a result of extra duties carried out by the Defence Forces through memberships of PESCO and EPF; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: I want to begin by welcoming Vicky Phelan home. I am delighted that she is on her way home to her family. I hope she gets to spend a lot of quality time with them in the coming days and weeks. Without her, I do not think we would be here today discussing all the issues, failings and positive aspects. I was in touch with her last night and she is looking forward to coming home. We will...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress towards implementing the citizens' assemblies committed to in the programme for Government. [34836/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The last time we discussed this issue, we had an extensive discussion on the outcome of the most recent assembly on gender equality. I also inquired of the Taoiseach about his priorities, as a number of assemblies are proposed. In his reply, he might indicate what his priorities are. The programme for Government commitment is stated as being one on the future of education, but I would...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: We have 30 seconds. I seem to be the only person left, so it is a bit discriminatory.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The European digital green certificate is due to come into operation on 19 July. It is a moving issue on which a significant number of people anxiously wait for news of its delivery To keep people updated, will the Taoiseach tell the House whether the timelines will be met? Will it be paper-based? When will these start to be posted out? Will it be Monday? I will not hold him to it but...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent European Council meeting. [36197/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with housing will next meet. [33500/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: I am aware this matter has been raised with the Taoiseach. The Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is being dealt with tonight and the Government is proposing an amendment to exempt funds from stamp duty on homes they lease to local authorities and approved housing bodies. The Government is providing an incentive for funds to bulk-buy homes and apartments for social leasing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The Taoiseach has said many times that we must use every tool in our arsenal in regard to Covid-19. I want to ask what is being done regarding all the technologies for proper air ventilation. We know that Covid-19 is spread in the air more so than on surfaces, so ventilation is critical. We need to use better disinfection systems. I have written to the Taoiseach and the Minister recently...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: -----regarding proper use of new ventilation techniques and technologies?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: What about new technologies?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: It had no power yesterday.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2021)

Alan Kelly: The HSE said yesterday that it was not even in a position to engage.