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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Mar 2020)

Jack Chambers: 578. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include the chickenpox vaccination under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2820/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Mar 2020)

Jack Chambers: 1041. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which driver licenceholders separating from a spouse can change the name on their licence to their maiden name in circumstances in which the separation has not yet been completed; if his attention has been drawn to the legal costs involved in such a procedure; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulties...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (5 Mar 2020)

Jack Chambers: 1132. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the career and job pathways for persons who complete community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2819/20]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Will the Minister update the House on the production of the terms of reference for the security review and indicate whether he will consult on the matter? I return to the policy statement on petroleum exploration and production activities as part of Ireland's transition to a low-carbon economy. Such activities would call into question the Government's desire to consult on Ireland's national...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does the Minister not get an opportunity to respond first to the debate?

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: We have already asked questions in our contributions.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: What is the timeframe for the questions and answers session?

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I asked the Minister a number of questions in my initial contribution. What level of fines were paid as a result of our failure to reach our targets? What level of fines will be paid if we fail to reach our overall target in 2020? The Department has not communicated if a further public consultation will be held on the finalised NECP. When does the Minister intend to publish the draft...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Ten minutes.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: The annual transition statement covers several areas, including how far the State has progressed in meeting national and EU climate commitments. It is an excellent opportunity to take stock of how far this Government has come, or not, in responding to the climate crisis and what new measures are necessary. I have a number of separate points to make. The statement from the Minister...

Environmental Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 2: (a) To insert the following after "recognises that:": "— a nationwide ban on smoky coal had been committed to by the three previous Government Ministers with responsibility for the environment;" and (b) To insert the following after "calls on the Government to:": "— ensure a just transition for workers and communities affected by the phase out of...

Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I wish to share time with Deputies Browne, Cowen, Malcolm Byrne and Thomas Byrne.

Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Fianna Fáil has tabled an amendment to the motion. I am grateful for the opportunity to address this Labour Party motion, which Fianna Fáil is supporting today. The ongoing lack of enforcement and failure by the Government to prioritise and implement necessary legislative changes across a range of climate and environmental issues simply cannot be accepted. The endemic failure of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53775/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: 244. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 19 November 2019, the status of the closure of a centre (details supplied); the efforts made to prevent its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I suggest that Senator Paul Daly speaks now so he can attend a vote in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank Mr. Mulvey for his presentation and attendance. We welcome his appointment and wish him well in his work. I am concerned about his initial remark that he is a one-man band. When was he initially approached to become the just transition commissioner? His appointment was announced on 8 November. When did he receive the initial phone call to consider the appointment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Was that 6 November?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Was Mr. Mulvey consulted at all about the terms of reference for his position?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does Mr. Mulvey feel that the terms of reference for his new role are correct?