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National Minimum Wage: Motion [Private Members] (9 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: First, I thank People Before Profit-Solidarity for bringing this very important motion before the House. It is so important. If the Minister of State, Deputy English, does not realise it or if the Government does not realise it, there is a serious crisis going on in our country at present. It is the crisis of the people who are working and who have a job, but who are finding it awfully...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (9 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that he has not signed the derogation with regard to the burning of bushes, branches and so on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6981/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (9 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine a series of matters (details supplied) raised in relation to the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6795/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 179. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that the Council for Forest Research and Development carries out a comprehensive overview of wood processing in Ireland in order that the industry can track annual performances with timber forecasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6991/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department takes fishermen to court who are having difficulties in paying harbour fees or dues; if negotiations and discussions take place in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/22]

Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I sincerely thank Deputy Clarke and Sinn Féin for bringing this important motion before the House. The Minister for Defence, Deputy Coveney, has established the judge-led independent review, but this is not good enough because it is not what the Women of Honour group wants. The group has criticised this approach and said that such investigations into alleged sexual assaults "still...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach should tell the truth so.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: Give them back their own money.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is actually nonsense. It is not right.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of public funds that have been used on the National Broadband Plan; if that is in keeping with what was originally meant to be spent at this stage of the rollout.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5983/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the National Broadband Plan is on schedule; and the estimated completion date (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5984/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will commit to supporting the Shannon liquified natural gas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5987/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with a company (details supplied) in relation to the service from Kerry to Dublin given the timetable is not suitable for persons travelling to Dublin for daily work trips; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5821/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 275. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding regulation of social media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 276. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding television licence revenue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5982/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 277. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a new round of sport capital grant funding will open in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5988/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress that has been made regarding electoral reform given the commitments made in the Programme for Government in relation to same in order to streamline the way persons can register to vote and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5979/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 354. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports that are currently being processed; the current turnaround time for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5991/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 355. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to expand the capacity of the passport office to improve turnaround times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5993/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a commitment will be given to reopen the passport printing service and the introduction of an urgent appointment, one-day turnaround time in the passport office in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5994/22]