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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: It does not cover O'Connell Street.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Commission (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 92. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an up-to-date timeline for the establishment of the Electoral Commission, along with expected budget and staffing requirements for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53813/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the implementation of the provision for a pending electors list for persons aged 16 and 17 years, as set out under the Electoral Reform Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53814/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are any plans in place to speed-up the processing time of the foreign birth register at present (details supplied). [53812/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a national school (details supplied) which was informed that it will be losing a developing-school post due to the school being just eight pupils short of the enrolment threshold to save the position. [53815/22]

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I move amendment No. 257: In page 116, line 39, after “any” to insert “wilful”. This involves a simple matter of phraseology. The regulatory framework provided within this Bill is strong and well-intentioned. However, I have an issue with the specific language under Chapter 5, section 139ZT of the Bill regarding a notice to end contravention, which outlines a...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: Okay. I am still not convinced. The Minister referenced the UK courts, as did I, but this has particular relevance to Ireland. A lot of these tech companies and social media companies are based here so it could potentially create a hostile environment. I am referring to future technologies that do not exist yet. If we have directors of these companies here, I would like to believe we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Global Food Crisis: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I will be brief because I do not want to rehash any of the questions that have already been asked. Each member began their contribution by thanking the witnesses for their contribution because we know how urgent their task is and how valuable their time is in that regard. What would their expectations be of us as parliamentarians when coming away from this meeting? What tangible asks do...

Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I support the Bill in the fullest and congratulate Sinn Féin on proposing it. We will be supporting it fully and hope it goes through. The Bill seeks to ban the coercion of minors into drug dealing. We see the full effects of this activity in many of our communities every week and every day. When you think about the coercion of minors into the drug trade or try to describe it to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: Have they met together yet?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for attending this important discussion. I am sure we all watched RTÉ's "Prime Time" documentary the other day on Dublin's O'Connell Street. People throughout the country, having watched it, came away with the view that something needs to be done about this. The Minister of State and members of the Dáil Business Committee know I have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Minister of State for his statement, which I will go through in my response. He refers to a multi-agency approach that crosses the Department of Justice, the Garda Síochána, Dublin City Council and the Department of Health. Will he tell me when representatives of those bodies were last in the same room to discuss this issue? If there is a multi-agency approach, when...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (20 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will account for the long delays faced by non-EU PhD researchers when applying for their yearly stamp; and if her Department will consider conducting a review of visa renewals for PhDs, to allow for essential work-related travel year-round for the duration of all candidates' PhDs. [51681/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that some persons who are diagnosed with lifelong conditions which render them eligible for a medical card often have to re-apply for a medical card. [50747/22]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I begin by welcoming the Georgian ambassador, Mr. George Zurabashvili, to the Chamber. His presence is very welcome. Our last pre-European Council statements coincided with the restrictions based on Georgia's accession to the European Union, following the advanced status given to Ukraine and Moldova. In that time, 12 recommendations were attached to Georgia's candidacy. It is very welcome...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the policing reform implementation programme office based in his Department. [52017/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (19 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about a possible date for the proposed citizens' assembly on drugs. The issue of drugs has been once again brought to the fore by two matters in particular, the first being the episode of "Prime Time" broadcast last night which discussed the matter in detail and the second being the unfortunate comments yesterday of a Government Deputy which reduced people...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I find it appropriate that the Taoiseach is joined by the Minister for Health, the Minister for Justice and the Minister with responsibility for local government. Last night's "RTÉ Investigates" programme highlighted a plethora of complex issues related to O'Connell Street. While the matter has already been raised, does the Taoiseach not believe a good starting point would be to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: That is not true.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Gary Gannon: I said it is an illusion of democracy.