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Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (11 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the timeline for citizens’ assemblies as included in the programme for Government. [22026/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Europe Day and the European Year of Youth 2022: Engagement with Comhairle na nÓg (11 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: I really enjoyed the presentations. My first question is for all our guests. Both Mr. Galvin and Mr. O'Brien mentioned the issue of having one's voice heard. Mr. Galvin put it very well when he said, "Oh my, the European Union wants our opinion". It is great when people want to listen. Mr. O'Brien can correct me if I am wrong, but I get a sense he is saying a lot is being said but nobody...

Europe Day: Statements (10 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: It is, as ever, a pleasure to take part in these annual statements on Europe Day. As has been referenced by many, this is an especially important Europe Day as we mark 50 years from the date on which when the Irish people voted massively for Ireland to join the then European Economic Community, EEC, which I fundamentally believe was perhaps the most important decision taken in the State's...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (10 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent trip to the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (10 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent trip to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22927/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (10 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 412. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his work at European Union level in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. [18298/22]

Accommodation Needs of Those Fleeing Ukraine: Statements (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: We all have a lot to say on an issue such as this. It is important that we say it. I appreciate the early statements by the Ministers and by all the Deputies who have been present throughout the debate. I would like to think that this unites the House and the country in terms of our response to a war that is now in its 71st day. The impacts of the war are absolutely startling, if it has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Swimming Pools (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 15. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she is taking to develop and support local swimming pools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22138/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Swimming Pools (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: We all do our best to support sport and sports facilities in our communities. One sport that is not just an activity but a life skill is swimming. I ask the Minister of State to update the House on supports for the development of new and existing swimming pools.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Swimming Pools (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the Minister of State's reply and acknowledge the good work that has been done. He will accept, however, that while excellent calls have been published and funding has been drawn down, several projects are still simply caught in the process. I have deep knowledge of two such local projects in my constituency, including one of the pools in which I learned to swim. That was the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Swimming Pools (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: I would appreciate that involvement because there are so many swimming pools. Considering population growth, especially in my community, and factoring in the number of planning permission applications approved in the context of that expected growth, we can see there is going to be increased demand for what is an already oversubscribed swimming pool system. We not only need the two pools I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 33. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports that are in place and will be introduced to support women’s rugby; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22137/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ukraine War (5 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 83. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the way local authorities are co-ordinating their refugee supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22140/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Taoiseach very much his reply. By way of a supplementary question, when does he next intend to meet with the British Prime Minister? Does the Taoiseach believe that the formal arrangement of a monthly or fortnightly phone call between him and the Prime Minister is imperative? We are entering the final few hours of the election campaign in Northern Ireland. I would like to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the British Prime Minister. [22025/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (4 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the scheme will be launched for electric vehicle chargers for those who live in apartment blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2022)

Neale Richmond: 221. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person who was born and raised in Canada but adopted by an Irish born father must register their adoption to claim their right to Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22029/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Apr 2022)

Neale Richmond: 10. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the tax receipts for the first quarter of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21166/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Meetings (28 Apr 2022)

Neale Richmond: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the recent meeting of the Eurogroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21167/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (28 Apr 2022)

Neale Richmond: 117. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the Civil Service blended working policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/22]