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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Licences (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister. This week, every single member of Leitrim County Council supported a motion asking him not to grant a prospecting licence for gold mining. That is a very strong statement. Every single councillor from all the different parties and all independent councillors asked him not to grant this prospecting licence. I mentioned fracking earlier. It is worth noting that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Licences (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: I want to raise the issue of what I believe is the Minister's intention to grant prospecting licences for base metals, gold and silver ores, in a significant number of townlands in Leitrim. The prospecting licences were initially given to Omagh Minerals but they expired in 2020 and new licences have been applied for by Flintridge, a new company. However, three of its four officers are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: As it stands, it is the intention of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ryan, to grant prospecting licences for base metals, silver and gold in respect of certain townlands in Leitrim. While I am aware of the difference between prospecting licences and mining licences, the simple fact is local communities do not want mining companies to get their foot in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

Marian Harkin: 776. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53401/21]

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

Marian Harkin: The next European Council meeting will certainly keep the Taoiseach busy. Much of the preparatory work will be done by 21 October. Nonetheless, some important issues will be on the table. Among the headline topics are the response Covid-19, soaring energy prices, digital transformation and some upcoming international summits. However, since Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki commandeered...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend certain provisions of the Credit Union Act 1997, in particular, to provide for the amendment of the objects of credit unions to include the provision to its members of additional financial services as are for their mutual benefit; to provide for the establishment of a Credit Union Policy Committee; and to provide for...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I have raised the issue of the U-turn by the previous Government on building a new Garda station in Sligo with the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste many times. I have even had questions to the Minister for Justice disallowed. I did receive some information as to what happened but no matter how many times I ask whether a cost-benefit analysis was done on the decision to refurbish an almost...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I cannot get an answer.

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

Marian Harkin: I am pleased to be able to support this Bill. I thank the Regional Group for bringing forward this important legislation. Like many previous speakers, I can say that one of the issues that has been raised with me time and again is that there is a postcode lottery when it comes to the provision of services to children and adults with autism. The Bill we are debating takes a strategic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Issues: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: I confirm I am in the wilds of Agriculture House. I thank the Minister of State. I listened to what he said and it reminded me of the discussion we had last week with Barbara Nolan. We discussed the rule of law. I will make one or two comments and ask one or two questions. Coming back to Article 7, at one level one wonders if it is toothless. How can we get out of the General Affairs...

Access of Competent Authorities to Centralised Bank Account Registries: Motion (19 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: We are discussing a directive that relates directly to the free movement of capital across borders in the EU and the necessity of ensuring robust and comprehensive legislation and systems to protect individuals and member states from the negative effects of money laundering. Member states have a duty to set up centralised bank account registries, which must be interconnected, thereby...

Death of Sir Davis Amess MP: Expressions of Sympathy (19 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: On behalf of the Independent Group, I extend our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and constituents of the late Sir David Amess. To his wife, Julia, and his daughters and son, we say we stand in solidarity with them to recognise and remember a man who they, in their own words, describe as strong and courageous, a patriot and a man of peace. The brutal murder of David Amess was a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (19 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: 619. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the recommendation in view of the recent report by the Pensions Commission that the exemption to pay PRSI on occupational, personal and public sector pensions will be removed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50731/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: It is not an exaggeration to say that budget 2022 ghosted agriculture. By and large, it did not feature. I accept that schemes were rolled over and some small but very welcome investments were made in forestry, organic farming, etc., but there was nothing new. There was nothing substantial for a sector that is supposed to do much of the heavy lifting when it comes to reducing emissions....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: The Tánaiste is correct that the families of farmers are all members of society and they benefit from some of the changes in the budget, but it was promised that there would be a ring-fencing of a certain proportion of the money from the carbon tax for agriculture and we are being told farmers will get it but not yet. My question still stands, which is whether the Department is ready to...

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

Marian Harkin: There were some positive aspects to yesterday's budget. I highlighted a number of them but, at the end of the day, every budget should either set or continue specific policy directions and underpin those policies with resources to ensure they are implemented. In that context, I will highlight two areas where yesterday's budget failed the test. The first relates to tackling waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (13 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: 31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the detail of the official advice from his Department regarding in-person lectures and classes in third-level institutions (details supplied). [49757/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (13 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will consider funding the higher education institutions to support the construction of new affordable accommodation. [49760/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (13 Oct 2021)

Marian Harkin: 42. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if arrangements have been made for students who continue to pay huge costs for accommodation that is not being used due to the fact certain third-level colleges are holding online lectures and classes. [49758/21]