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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: That is not the question I asked. Why is there a consultation with some people and not with others? That is the question.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: I know how tight it is. I know there is an emergency. Do not patronise me.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Just tell me why there is consultation in some parts of the country and not others.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Can I get an answer?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: No answers. Then people are right to protest, are they not?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: What alternatives do they have?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Temporary and emergency measures readily and easily become permanent. There is a huge discrepancy in the dispersal of accommodation for persons with temporary protection and seeking international protection across the State with a huge concentration across the western seaboard in areas heavily reliant on tourism. Even within this city there is a discrepancy. If you travel north from this...

Targeted Investment in the Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Yes. I thank the Minister for his response. It is clear that a lot of work is under way in his Department and in the HSE. It is also clear that a lot of work is needed. My question is not whether the Minister, the Government or the HSE is doing something, but whether enough is being done to keep pace. Notwithstanding all the recruitment and all the efforts at reform, all of which are...

Targeted Investment in the Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: The motion has been formally moved and I am grateful to Deputy Harkin for that. I note, on formalities, that there is an amendment from Deputy Shortall, which I am happy to accept. I note that there is not a Government amendment, which is appreciated. The motion is an attempt to be collaborative, or at least to acknowledge the efforts the Government has made. Despite the best efforts...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 59. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (17 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 117. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding two applications submitted by Clare County Council to his Department for wastewater treatment facilities in Cooraclare and Broadford, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 160. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department is providing assistance in repatriating an Irish resident (details supplied) stuck in Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23173/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22641/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (16 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 301. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline any plans to change the minimum wage for persons under 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22576/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 381. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 8 February 2023, if her Department will consider advising Bus Éireann’s school transport section to move a student collection point (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23255/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (16 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 564. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he would consider more flexibility with the ECCE hours to accommodate parents on shift work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22592/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (16 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: 614. To ask the Minister for Health if mask-wearing in health facilities such as hospitals reduces transmission of Covid-19 and/or RSV; if he will outline any evidential basis for same; and if he will outline the rationale for the recent decision to no longer require the wearing of facemasks in such settings. [22523/23]

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: I commend the Minister on indicating he will accept the amendment. It is of considerable importance that the Bill, as previously drafted, has been beefed up somewhat, if he will pardon the pun. The Bill states the regulator shall "collect, analyse and regularly publish reports" and the amendment adds to section 12(3), under the line "In pursuance of its duties under this section the...

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Ba mhaith liom mo thacaíocht a thabhairt don leasú tábhachtach seo ó na Teachtaí Kerrane agus Martin Browne. To respond to the previous comments made, Deputy Ó Snodaigh said nobody had any problem with An Garda Síochána or Córas Iompair Éireann over the years. I presume he meant just the title.

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Michael McNamara: Very good. On the matter of indulgences - I am hoping not to turn you into a medieval pope, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, given the number you are giving out tonight - I wish to respond to my constituency colleague. I also declare that I am a farmer, as I did on the previous night. I am a beef finisher. I wish the Deputy every success as an organic farmer. I envy him because I would very...