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Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: In 2014, I spent some months in occupied Palestine as a human rights observer. In these dark days, the people and activists I met both in Israel and in Palestine are never far from my thoughts. What was perpetrated against innocent civilians in the attacks by Hamas was horrendous. Nothing can justify it. The scale and the nature of the bombing in Gaza in response is worse than anything we...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 233. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will expedite the proposed Budget increase for foster carers to 1 January 2024, in view of the fact that this group have not had an increase in their allowance for over a decade. [45560/23]

Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: I welcome, as others have, the O'Farrell family to the House. I have had the pleasure of meeting Lucia on a number of occasions. I have to admire the relentlessness, steadfastness and energy she brings to the cause of justice for her son. The O'Farrells are a very impressive family who could teach all of us in here a few things. My local Green Party colleague and representative, Tate...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: President von der Leyen has shown that her support for international law is less about the rule of law and more about whether she supports the victims or not. Uachtarán na hÉireann has been very strong on this in saying she does not speak for Ireland. Does the Taoiseach agree with the President? Will he raise at the extraordinary European Council meeting with President von der...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to expand the provision of Irish education in the Dublin South Central area. [45028/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in light of the small area census data release, her forward planning section will re-examine the need for a new secondary school in Dublin 8. [45027/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 166. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update in relation to insurance measures which are available to residents living in flood risk areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45228/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when her Department's professional and technical team will complete the review of a report (details supplied); when a decision is likely to be communicated to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44863/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 292. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on any engagements with the EU Commission in relation to the short-term holiday let register agreed by Cabinet in December 2022; if there are any updates on its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44861/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 306. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware that one of the State's largest mortgage providers (details supplied) is unwilling to allow a second charge on mortgages, thus blocking its customers from accessing the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44706/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Consultations (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 318. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update in relation to any engagements with the EU Commission in relation to the short-term holiday let register agreed by Cabinet in December 2022; if there are any updates in relation to its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44862/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 383. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Part 15 Legal Services Regulatory Authority Act will be commenced; the reason it has not been commenced to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44763/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 396. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of addiction counsellors employed by the Irish Prison Service, by institution and by year, from 2013 to date. [45176/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 71. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department applies the whole-of-Government approach regarding Ireland's policy on differentiation between Israel and the illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land; the practical steps his Department takes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44620/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waste Management (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 128. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what regulations exist for requiring apartment developments to provide green bins and ensure proper recycling facilitates are in place. [44475/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 157. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that non-coursing greyhounds are being routinely raced at greyhound tracks around the country without the owner and trainer being named, in direct contravention of the rules of Rásaiocht Con Éireann; if he is aware that this is being done to allow trainers who are subject to an exclusion order to race,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 158. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of people employed full-time and part-time, respectively, by Rásaiocht Con Éireann, broken down by job title, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44602/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Functions (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 159. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason responsibility for horse and greyhound racing was transferred from the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation to his Department 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44603/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 160. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the former CEO of Rásaiocht Con Éireann (details supplied) resigned voluntarily from this position; if not, if their tenure as CEO was terminated by RCE; the terms or conditions were attached to their departure; if a severance package was paid to the individual in question; and if so, the amount; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick Costello: 161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if non-coursing greyhound births are recorded contemporaneously on RCETS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44605/23]