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Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Motion (8 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I first commend the bravery and determination of these women in their pursuit of truth and justice. There should be no delay by this Government in the implementation of a commission of investigation into allegations by the Women of Honour. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, can do the right thing here and I implore him to do that. The State must stand up to the perpetrators of abuse towards...

Freedom of Information Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I thank Deputies Farrell and Clarke for bringing this Bill forward. Freedom of information is extremely important in terms of openness, transparency and, most important, accountability. I listened to the Minister of State's reply and I cannot understand his opposition to the Bill or his amendment, or why the Government will be kicking this down the road for another nine months. As has been...

Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I also welcome the Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022. I thank Deputy O'Reilly of Sinn Féin, who brought a similar Bill forward on 18 March last year. Many hundreds of thousands of workers have faced a terrible time during the pandemic, especially during the periods when most businesses were ordered by the Government to shut down their operations. This caused enormous stress...

Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (2 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I will raise the issue of disability day services in Dublin West. I have raised this issue on several occasions previously. Karl attends a service in our community. For the past two years, his family did everything right. They socially distanced, they accepted a service that had to close during lockdowns and they got their vaccines and boosters. They were willing to go the extra mile to...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I am not sure what programme we are discussing. I have questions on the community services programme and the funding that is-----

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: The funding for the community services programme is €48.89 million, which is the same as last year. I acknowledge an extra €2 million in funding was provided two years ago but it is staying static this year. I am concerned because of the increases in the cost of living we have had over in recent years. The increase in the cost of fuel has a knock-on effect for heating and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Places (1 Feb 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration that is being given to extending school places at a school (details supplied). [4355/22]

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the Taoiseach’s call for a nationwide audit of CAMHS because the report today makes for shocking reading indeed. Thankfully, the stigma around mental health is lessening in recent years, thanks to societal changes and organisations in my own area such as Jigsaw Dublin 15, Suicide Awareness Dublin 15, and other similar organisations throughout the State. Emergency medical...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland (26 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 62. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the criteria for musicians and artists to be included on the Culture Ireland list for performing abroad and at State functions. [3687/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (26 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the public schools within the European Union that are covered under the SUSI grant; if there are exclusions; and if so, the reason for exclusion. [3686/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in the report from the Ombudsman in the case of a person (details supplied). [3690/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 155. To ask the Minister for Health if all adult disability day services will be open to full capacity when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted or reduced. [3685/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 156. To ask the Minister for Health if front-line workers that previously worked in community projects, drug taskforces and so on and that were seconded into the HSE during the Covid-19 pandemic will receive the €1,000 once-off bonus. [3691/22]

Leaving Certificate: Motion (25 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I commend the teachers and the other school staff. I know how hard they work and have been working over recent years in extremely difficult circumstances. As a parent of a leaving certificate student, I can tell the Minister that this is a very stressful period for both the students and the parents of many of those students. She can take it as a fact that I have been getting a large number...

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I extend my condolences to Ashling's family, her partner, her friends, neighbours, colleagues, and her students. I stood with hundreds of people in Dublin West at the Draíocht Theatre when Ashling was remembered. People expressed their horror at the violence she had experienced. We also remembered those women in Dublin West over the years who were murdered by men. They were Miriam...

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: While this Bills seem like a step forward, it takes several steps back, unfortunately, and I am getting a huge response from people who have said that it does not go far enough. They have said that they find the Government spin that this Bill is a win for adoptees as most disappointing. I welcome the Minister's attempt to change antiquated adoption regulations and bring us in line with...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: A simple "No" would suffice.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: The Taoiseach wasted a minute there. A simple "No" would have sufficed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Paul Donnelly: This week Oxfam published a report on the obscene amount of wealth in the hands of just a few. Ireland has the fifth largest number of billionaires in the world relative to its population. The world's ten richest men more than doubled their fortunes from $700 billion to $1.5 trillion. At the same time, the poorest workers and families in society have seen a drop in income. Those ten men...