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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Last week, Bord na Móna rejected mediation through the Workplace Relations Commission. There is no mediation with the just transition commissioner. What is there for workers in Bord na Móna?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: I know, but Mr. Carroll has outlined the available options. We know from the workers' representatives and from the terms of reference that there seems to be a vacuum in terms of engagement for the workers in Bord na Móna.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: I know, but what does Mr. Carroll say to a worker who has no access to the WRC because that is being prevented by Bord na Móna? As the workers have no access to the just transition commissioner because of the terms of reference, where do the workers go? Where is their just transition?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: With respect, the Department is responsible for the just transition.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: There is a departmental responsibility-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Are the ICTU witnesses satisfied with that response?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Is Mr. Doyle satisfied with the Department's response regarding the terms of reference?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Before I conclude, on the issue of the Bill from Deputy Eamon Ryan, unfortunately, we are heading back to the Bermuda Triangle of Bills with this proposal, despite the-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Absolutely. Has there been any assessment of this Bill or a Government decision made on the outcome of this pre-legislative scrutiny process? Have discussions been held on where the Department believes this Bill will go? I might ask Deputy Eamon Ryan if he has had discussions with the Government on where this Bill will end up-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: -----or will it rest with the many other Bills that have been introduced?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: The Department. Have discussions been held on whether the Government will accept or reject the Bill? Deputy Ryan can then enlighten us further.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Does Deputy Ryan want to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: Yes.
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 48. To ask the Taoiseach the amount spent on bottled water and disposable coffee cups by his Department to date in 2019. [48197/19]
- Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 57. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on bottled water and disposable coffee cups by his Department to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48187/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 73. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for a passport by a person (details supplied) will be expedited due to extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48112/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 75. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount spent on bottled water and disposable coffee cups by his Department to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48191/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount spent on bottled water and disposable coffee cups by his Department to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48190/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on bottled water and disposable coffee cups by his Department to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48188/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)
Jack Chambers: 157. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on bottled water and disposable coffee cups by his Department to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48194/19]