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Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I ask for some of the your divine wisdom to advise me on how to conduct myself in this debate. Can I not discuss, when talking about a Bill, the context of how we arrived here?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Is that not allowed?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Will you be very clear on that in everything that you do?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: When did I waste time? Point out when I wasted time.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Point out when I wasted time.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: You are making accusations that are completely wrong and unfounded.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: When did I waste time?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Where did I wander around the whole country?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am surprised at you.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am glad you are disappointed in me and that you do not see me as responsible because that is a good measure of it. Now we can get on to the Bill after that intervention. I support that this Bill aims to give further support to those settled here under the temporary protection directive but one would have to ask why the Bill is urgently needed to come in the week before the adjournment...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Fair play to you. Thanks for giving me the direction. One would wonder why that is. None of these provisions is new or newly foisted on the Government. The issues addressed in this have been around for a long time, since the Ukrainian crisis arose. The Stardust issues, unfortunately, have been around for an awful lot longer. This Bill could have been introduced in a timely fashion and...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Sometimes I wonder if we should be thankful for the opportunity to speak on it because it has been such a rushed job to get here. I condemn the way the Government has made a complete farce of the legislative process this week. We had a committee meeting that was forced to suspend yesterday after discovering that the deadline for...

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I reiterate my complete support for the statement from homeowners’ representatives read into the record today by Deputy Ó Broin. It is a sad indictment of us in this political system and of the Government that it has come to this. Ordinary people who have invested so much in this process and in making the scheme work have had to put that statement on the record to show how the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Staff (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: This question relates to the pay agreement that was done with regard to school secretaries and endorsed by the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, on 24 February. The deal was subsequently endorsed by 95% of school secretaries throughout the country. What is the status of agreement as regards implementation? When will that take place? The summer holidays, when people will be paid off,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Staff (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: It is clear from the Minister's response that none of the school secretaries will be included for this summer. At the earliest, they might be included by the Christmas holidays but it will more than likely be Easter or summer of next year. That is disappointing. While I know significant work is required, surely it is possible to start moving people to the scheme, even at this early stage....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Staff (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: The point is also that it is unlikely that anybody will be moved on to this new system before this time next year. That is the reality. It is disappointing for the school secretaries who have been waiting so long for this to happen. I know that each secretary is employed by the individual school but I also know the Department was probably aware of which schools had or did not have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 135. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will increase funding to the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme given the identified level of need by local authorities for works in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35143/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the name and roll numbers of schools that are in receipt of any State funding that do not currently provide special classes when compared to the National Council for Special Education List of Special Classes Mainstream Schools 2021 published on her Department's website; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35131/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 258. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the transfer of the sentenced persons (amendment) Bill to amend the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995 and 1997 will be published; the timeline for the passing of the Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35046/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (30 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the current position regarding funding for a capital project (details supplied) in Donegal town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/22]