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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Protected Disclosures (7 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 653. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of protected disclosures made to him concerning his Department and bodies under its aegis in 2018, 2019 and 2020. [59905/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Protected Disclosures (7 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 709. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of protected disclosures made to her concerning her Department and bodies under its aegis in 2018, 2019 and 2020. [59918/21]

Finance Bill 2021: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I acknowledge that the Minister has a different point of view from my colleagues and I on this. A limit should be placed on the losses that banks carry forward to reduce their tax liabilities and this report should be done as it would be of benefit to us all. It would be important to compile this report.

Finance Bill 2021: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: It is.

Finance Bill 2021: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 16: In page 94, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: “Report on restricting banks from carrying forward losses 37. The Minister shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on restricting the banks from carrying forward losses against taxable profits in a manner which could result in...

Finance Bill 2021: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I am aware of the technical report but, as the Minister said, this was completed a number of years ago. We have to be cognisant of the degree and extent to which the banking market has changed. We can all say that in the past number of years much has changed in general, not just within the banking market. We had quite an interesting discussion yesterday in Joint Committee on Finance,...

Finance Bill 2021: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I commend Deputy Boyd Barrett on consistently raising this issue, highlighting it, putting it on the agenda and making me aware of it. It is clear from the concerns that have been raised consistently and that we have heard in this Chamber and in committees that this is an area of concern. Given that companies are supported by this relief, and in light of the grave concerns that have been...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: It is good to hear that the Government party TDs have also been strong on the case and that the Minister understands where we are coming from. I agree with Deputy Pringle. It is great that we are having this discussion and I am not suggesting that anyone would purposely forget it but I am concerned that it could slip off the radar in time. That is why I think this kind of report would be...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: Unfortunately I was not in attendance at the discussion on this Bill on Tuesday. Although I wanted to be here, I was not able to attend. I welcome this discussion, which goes to the heart of everything we do and to the heart of fairness and equity. I want to agree with something that Deputy Nash said. I would imagine that most Deputies in this Chamber are in agreement with this amendment...

Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and to provide for related matters. I am delighted to be introducing this Bill with my colleague Deputy Buckley. I will first say a few words on what motivated us to craft this Bill. In 2014, this State introduced the Protected Disclosures Act. This was badly needed in a State...

Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 100. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that the decision on the appeal for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) has not yet issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59555/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the number of planned surgeries that have been cancelled in Galway University Hospital over each of the past six months as a result of bed capacity issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59617/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 205. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of homecare hours applied for by CHO 2; the total number granted over each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59618/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 206. To ask the Minister for Health the primary care plans for CHO 2; the progress to date on each project; the timeframe for delivery of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59619/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the average wait time for approval of a homecare application; the level of delayed discharges from each hospital in Galway University Hospital while waiting on a homecare package or community bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59620/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the number of community hospital beds in Galway University Hospital available to patients on discharge from acute hospitals; if he plans to increase community bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59621/21]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as teacht os comhair an choiste. Tá sé i gcónaí iontach plé a dhéanamh ar na rudaí seo. I apologise to the Minister of State and committee members for having to leave early as I am due to speak in the Dáil shortly. I thank him for his opening statement, which was quite interesting. I am interested in the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Unfortunately, those are the only questions I have time to ask because I have to leave to speak in the Chamber. My apologies for having to leave the committee early.