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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 577. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who were convicted of a €5,000 penalty under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26368/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 579. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who were fined €250,000 under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26370/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 578. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who were imprisoned for six months under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 580. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who were imprisoned for up to five years under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26371/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 581. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who were disqualified from owning animals under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 for 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26372/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 737. To ask the Minister for Health if he could outline the roles and responsibilities of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics as defined by statute; the reporting requirements it has to the Minister and the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26088/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 738. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the specific expenditure on new medicines and new uses of existing medicines in 2021 and 2022; if the information could be provided on an in-year basis and not solely on the projected five-year budget impact basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26089/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 739. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the details of the contract between the HSE and the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics that underpins pharmaceutical product applications for reimbursement; what the agreement requires of the NCPE in conducting its role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26090/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 740. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medicines and the level of expenditure in 2022 on exempt medicinal products by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26091/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 741. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients who received medicines in 2022 under section 23 of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, which refers to supply of a medicine outside of the reimbursement list; whether or not any of these medicines had an orphan designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26092/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 742. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the bodies consulted in the review by an organisation (details supplied) of the reimbursement system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26093/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 772. To ask the Minister for Health the practical steps the HSE is taking to reduce healthcare waste and improve waste segregation, following the new HSE action plan towards a more sustainable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26249/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (30 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 773. To ask the Minister for Health as a substantial organisation with a significant environmental impact, how the HSE is planning to measure and report its scope-three emissions and its contribution to the State's commitment to achieving UN Sustainability Development Goals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26250/23]

Biodiversity Action: Statements (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: That is a good way to conclude the debate.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor - to discuss the pay and conditions of the emergency services. Deputy Gary Gannon - to discuss the need for a state-of-the-art sports facility in Alfie Byrne Park. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - to discuss...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Everybody in this House would welcome any attempts to improve the lot of An Garda Síochána in particular. The Minister referenced body cameras earlier, and I would be supportive of such a measure myself. The amendments the Minister is bringing forward will increase the maximum sentences from seven to 12 years. Has he given any consideration to introducing minimum sentencing?...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the recent commitment given by him to amend laws to increase sentences for assaults which cause harm to members of An Garda Síochána and other emergency service workers; if a maximum sentence of 12 years for assaults will be introduced; if so, if he can provide a timeline for same; and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I understand that, on Tuesday, the Government agreed to a proposal from the Minister to amend laws to increase sentences for assaults causing harm to members of An Garda Síochána and other emergency workers. The amendments will change the maximum sentence for assaulting or obstructing a police officer - a garda - and other emergency workers from seven to 12 years. These changes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: It is excellent to hear it is making such swift progress. As I said, it will be unanimously welcomed in the House, I would imagine. I welcome the amendments. For some time, we have needed tougher legislation to crack down on criminals who seriously attack the very people who put their own personal safety on the line every day to serve others. The most recent incident with a full-time...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers, by rank, in Cork city and Cork county, in tabular form. [24171/23]