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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 101. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new gardaí that will be recruited in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51661/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí that have been freed up from administrative duties in recent years in order to undertake frontline policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51662/21]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: I welcome the publication last week by the European Commission of the package of proposals on the Northern Ireland protocol. Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič has taken a huge interest in this issue. He has consulted widely and listened to the concerns of businesses, stakeholders and individuals on the ground in Northern Ireland and he has done everything possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will sanction the redeployment of a person (details supplied) to a post in another school given that their career break between 2015 and 2021 was not extended by the school in question which meant that they had to offer their resignation; if special circumstances can be taken into account when considering such a request; and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Issues: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Minister of State for his update. To follow up on the questions asked by Senator Chambers regarding the Northern Ireland protocol, we need practical solutions. The Commission has made its proposals and I hope there will now be constructive engagement. Vice President Maros Šefovi has risen to the occasion, consulted widely and come forward with these practical solutions....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 15. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Europe will next meet. [43742/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: I want to ask the Taoiseach about the so-called strategic compass which is due to be published in November by the European Commission. It is a roadmap for European security and defence capabilities. The initiative can be seen against the backdrop of recent global developments, including the chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan, the cyberattack on the HSE, the forced landing of a Ryanair...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Oxford to meet with the British-Irish Association, BIA. [43741/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: The Taoiseach's speech to the BIA conference in Oxford last month was a significant one. He dealt with a number of issues affecting British-Irish relations, including the Good Friday Agreement and the obligations of the two Governments, Brexit and the Northern Ireland protocol, legacy issues and the shared island initiative. On a personal level, I welcome the Taoiseach's remarks about...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 161. To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for homecare support in each local health office area in CHO9; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50623/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO9; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50622/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 320. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consult with the National Transport Authority with a view to reducing renewal fees for SPSV licences and given that these many drivers have not been working for long periods since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50526/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 504. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland plans to recognise the Myanmar National Unity Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50730/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 599. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which new schools will be identified for inclusion in the DEIS programme following the announcement in budget 2022 that €18 million is being provided for this programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51157/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (12 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance if a local property tax return can be made through the post using a hard copy form; if his attention has been drawn to difficulties faced by taxpayers who are not online in obtaining hard copy forms for local property tax; if a form can be sent to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49172/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (12 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance when local tax offices will be open to the public to facilitate taxpayers getting advice and assistance regarding their wish to make income tax returns in hard copy format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49173/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and I thank the Centre for Cross Border Studies for the work it is doing. I am delighted to learn more about what it is doing, its aims and objectives. Many speakers have talked about the political context. It seems it is not very good and that that is very detrimental to the centre's work on the issues of the Northern Ireland protocol and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (5 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 419. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the prefabs in a school (details supplied) are leased or owned by her Department; if they are leased, if they will be replaced by the provider given their condition; if they are owned by her Department, if they will be replaced for the same reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48319/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Oct 2021)

Seán Haughey: 467. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a companion travel pass will be issued to a claimant who has very limited mobility (details supplied); if the chief medical officer of her Department can reconsider this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48318/21]