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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (13 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 71. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the efforts to assist businesses with the rising energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62069/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Minimum Wage (13 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 66. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the forthcoming increase to the national minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62068/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 58. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that his Department is taking to build on the progress in reducing the mortality rate from cancer further given that there has been a 10% reduction over the period 2009 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60235/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 112. To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail his Department’s efforts to address long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60236/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (8 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 136. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the initiatives that his Department is developing to increase the number of organic farms in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60239/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (8 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of efforts to support the horticulture sector with particular regard to those dependent on peat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60240/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Taoiseach and ask Deputy Higgins to be brief.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: There are two final contributors, Deputies Ó Cuív and Ó Cathasaigh, who I will take together.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I raise the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, report published yesterday, the National Waste Statistics Summary Report for 2020. It shows that waste generation in Ireland continues to increase and that our rising levels of waste make it very difficult for us to maintain or increase our current recycling rates. Crucially, it shows we are in danger of missing our EU 2025 targets for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive response. I will have to put in a parliamentary question to get all of that in writing. I am not sure the Minister addressed my point about Garda training. It is important, not just for NGOs but victims, to know that An Garda Síochána has the appropriate resources and training available to it on a divisional basis throughout the country.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I, too, wish to express my sympathies to the family on the tragedy that occurred two years ago. I appreciate the comments of the Minister in respect of the independence of GSOC but I must express my disappointment at the turnaround time. Two years is an unacceptable period to wait for an assessment of this matter to be made. I fully understand the gravity of the situation and, indeed, of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the increased supports for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60237/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment as Minister for Justice. I wish her well for what may be a limited amount of time in that role, although it may be longer. My question relates to the third iteration of the Government's plan in respect of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and, specifically, the supports and service provision therein. What are the views of the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her reply. At this time last year, the Ceann Comhairle agreed to the illumination of Leinster House to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. That UN programme, in which Ireland participates, is commendable. There is a significant amount of work to be done. While I...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the introduction of the Bill and commend the Minister of State and the Department for the work they have done. It is an important step in curbing the issue of problem gambling and will allow for greater regulation of the gambling market. It is not a new phenomenon unfortunately. It has become a ubiquitous part of sport in Ireland, whether it is horse racing or field sports such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (6 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of efforts to tackle crime as detailed in the Justice Plan for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60238/22]

Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: The point I am making is that it should not be a matter for the local authority; it should be a matter for the individual.

Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the introduction of the Bill and I commend the Minister of State, his officials, the Department, the working group and the Oireachtas committee on the work they have done on this. It is a poor reflection that 100 years after the commencement of our democracy, we are only introducing this now. To promote this sort of political inclusivity and accessibility, we have to make this...

Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: They would never do such a thing.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

Alan Farrell: 33. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide the details of the ongoing planning review being undertaken by the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59240/22]