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Organised Crime: Statements (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: I requested that this debate take place primarily because this is such an important issue for the House to discuss. Timing-wise, I could not have gotten it better, as the Special Criminal Court made its decision on Monday. I welcome the opportunity to speak on what is a significant matter for our country. Organised crime poses a direct threat to our population, society and the workings of...

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. She is motoring along 40 minutes ahead of schedule. Well done to her. I thank the Minister of State for his opening remarks and welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The efficiency of our courts underpins the basis of our legal system. We know from multiple reports and observations made over many years that our court systems do...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: In recent weeks and months and we have seen an increasing number of events outside, and unfortunately inside, libraries involving intimidatory behaviour towards library staff and the general public in an attempt to remove, to deface or outright remove without permission certain library books for children. I am sure the Minister will agree with me that a library is a place of learning,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagements with US businesses during his recent visit to the United States of America, in the context of investing in Ireland. [15187/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 347. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing stamp duty for first-time buyers of homes of less than €500,000 and for homes of less than €1 million in a full year; to outline how the estimate was arrived at respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16441/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 391. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the amount of income taxation raised on personal pensions over the last decade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17276/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Paramilitary Groups (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 977. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has a current estimate of the wealth of the IRA terrorist organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17277/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1639. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts his Department is making to develop multidisciplinary teams within GP services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17573/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1640. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts his Department is making to increase the number of general practice nurses in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1641. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on work being done by his Department to develop career development pathways for GPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1642. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts his Department is making to boost the number of GPs in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17576/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1643. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts being made to reduce the administrative burden on GPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17577/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Farrell: 1644. To ask the Minister for Health if he will comment on the work his Department is undertaking to increase the number of intern doctors selecting general practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17578/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (30 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 111. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps his Department is taking to ensure wholesalers and retailers who sell fruit and vegetables in plastic packaging do so in an environmentally friendly manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15854/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 117. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of families that will benefit from the child benefit lump sum payment in June 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15185/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the work of her Department to support carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15186/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 560. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will detail the criteria used in the appointment process in relation to the Firearms Expert Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 561. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the work of his Department concerning the disregard scheme for historical convictions in relation to gay and bisexual men; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14755/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 709. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the current HSE infrastructure relating to maternity healthcare services in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15216/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Farrell: 710. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women referred to the Rotunda Hospital from north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15217/23]