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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he considers non-fracked liquified natural gas to be a transition fuel to guarantee energy security during the transition to a decarbonised future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61549/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: This question follows on from the previous question. It is on the role that liquefied natural gas, LNG, can play in energy security for this country. Will the Minister of State outline the approach he intends to take on the role of LNG.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State. The review is very important and it is also important that it is completed on time. Time is of the essence with regard to the concerns and fears of householders and industry about energy security. We know that with what is quite a volatile geopolitical situation in eastern Europe we cannot just rely on Russia and pipelines for our natural gas. There is an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State. I emphasise again that we are not talking about fracked gas. The question clearly and specifically refers to non-fracked LNG. I emphasise that point. Sometimes we feel as though we are not being listened to. Fracking keeps coming into the discussion. We are speaking about non-fracked gas. We have to be realistic because 2030 is a long time from now. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position on a national retrofitting plan for households, particularly older housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61550/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome all of the measures that have been introduced. Anything that helps, is a help. The social welfare adjustments and the announcement today in respect of the €100 credit for account holders are important. It is not a perfect scheme. It is quite crude, but the credit is for €100. Those who need the credit will welcome it. I wish there was a quicker and more targeted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I agree with the principle of carbon taxation. I think it is something that we have to do, unfortunately. I do not like any taxes, but it is something that we have to do for the sake of the planet. There are times when there are peaks in global oil prices like those we are seeing now. We are experiencing a really high peak at present. There has to be a flexible approach from the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: This question is about the rising cost of utility bills. I want to know what engagement the Minister of State and his Department have had with utility companies on the situation faced by consumers throughout the country. I refer to the rising costs and the massive difficulty they are placing on householders. What can we do about it?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Foireann Seirbhíse Sláinte (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Aire Stáit for coming in tonight and the energy which she has brought to her role. She really puts her heart into her job. It is refreshing to see and I am grateful for that. I will emphasise my concerns about the crude system the HSE seems to have for long-stay beds. It seems to be based purely on chronological factors alone. Yet, in this case I have highlighted, which...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Foireann Seirbhíse Sláinte (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: Táim fíorbhuíoch as ucht an seans chun an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a phlé sa Dáil anocht. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as a bheith anseo chomh déanach anocht. Ocht lá ó shin, bogadh bean 90 bliain d'aois ó Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne i nDaingean Uí Chúis go saoráid chónaithe i gCill Airne....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 431. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a working family payment will be reinstated to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61257/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 439. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a decision on a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61517/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 481. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the health and safety in sitting in exam halls with hundreds of students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61666/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 635. To ask the Minister for Health the next cohort to receive the Covid-19 vaccine after 5 to 12 years olds (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61653/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 636. To ask the Minister for Health the proof that EU Digital COVID Certificates (details supplied) reduce the risk of the spread of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61654/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 649. To ask the Minister for Health the number of unvaccinated persons who are being treated in intensive care units in all hospitals in the country. [61701/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: 91. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the identification process for a site for the second advance technology building for Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60438/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the Tánaiste's recent announcement that a second advance facility will be made proceeding in Tralee. The location of Central Pharma, in what was originally an advance facility in Kerry Technology Park, is very good news for Tralee and will bring many jobs to the town. The second facility will also potentially provide hundreds of jobs. It is crucial, therefore, that we drive...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Tánaiste for that update. This is a very positive development and I welcome it. I wish to emphasise that we have no shortage of space in Kerry for these type of facilities. Kerry Technology Park is full of sites that would be very suitable for a second facility. Central Pharma will begin operations in the first quarter of next year. The likelihood is that this company...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Brendan Griffin: That is welcome news for the entire economy of Kerry. That money circulates in the economy. Money goes around. When one person suffers, everyone suffers; when one person does well, everyone does well. I remember during my time as a publican, when agriculture was going well and farmers had money in their pockets, money circulated around the village and everyone did well. That is why the...