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Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, stressed that while there might be political space in which to forage a European response to the fuel crisis, the energy mix is a national responsibility. Some 1.8 million people in Ireland have seen a video I did here last week to show that the people who are ripping off this country are the Government. I mention the €57 per...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I have learned an amount about autism. Services for children with special needs, including autism, were moved from Cork to Limerick when the Government decided to divide the resources by county. This was done in the middle of a pandemic. This was very difficult for some parents, who had to do a 60-mile round trip. They were given an alternative only in Limerick city. Representatives of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Éireann (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to fact that Bus Éireann will not allow drivers over 70 years of age to drive (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if discussions are expected in the near future to give clarity as to the structure leaving certificate students will be encountering in 2022 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51646/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Income Inequality (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 169. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are persons that have no income of their own due to the fact that they are unable to work due to illness or disability or are stay at home parents (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (20 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 170. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied with the €5 increase given to social welfare recipients; her views on whether it is acceptable given the increase in the prices of goods in all sectors and the impact it will have on these persons already under pressure financially; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51647/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (19 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 251. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address concerns by farmers that factories are advising pig farmers that they may be unable to process their pigs as they are unable to source staff. [51171/21]

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I am of the same opinion. The same situation applied in Limerick. There were agreements for services to be put in place prior to planning permission but the service agreements did not have to be honoured by Irish Water.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Might we examine the time of our meetings? I am on the housing committee, which also started at 1.30 p.m. Could we try to do something with the time so that we are not starting at the same time as other committees? If possible, even half an hour earlier would do.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: If we could start half an hour earlier, it would probably solve the problem. If we cannot, though, then I will just work around it.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: At 1.30 p.m.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: At 4.30 p.m.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: If we cannot do it, I will work around it.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I was going to suggest that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I agree that getting in touch with representatives of Irish Water is the best way to go. I had an hour-long meeting with a representative of Irish Water yesterday relating to some issues in Limerick. It was a follow-on from a meeting of the housing committee. I met representatives of Irish Water and many other people involved with the issue, and questions that we have been looking to have...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Quality and Infrastructure: Environmental Protection Agency (14 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the Vice Chairman for allowing me to contribute. Yesterday, I had a meeting with Irish Water. The issue of water quality has been raised at this committee numerous times. The greatest obstacle I have found is the connection and communication between Irish Water, local authorities and local representatives. On a positive note, my meeting with Irish Water yesterday was the most...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: What has this budget done for working-class people? Nothing; it costs them more. The Government has promised to raise the minimum wage, which is fine. However, it has taken it away from them three and four-fold in other ways. Earlier today, I mentioned the fuel costs and where the money goes. The Government gets 19% of that into its purse to do it. There are customs charges and VAT, all...