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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I had planned to raise a different issue today but instead I want to mention that when I had to go out for something earlier, I was shocked to see tents that are used by homeless people for shelter being removed from the area outside Agriculture House on Kildare Street. The people doing this work were using a van from the infamous Aramark company. They were working on behalf of DublinTown,...

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak in this important debate. The legacy proposals put forward by the British Government in Westminster last week were a shocking attempt to cover up the wrongdoings carried out by the British state in the North and can only be described as an insult to the people of Northern Ireland. It is clear the proposals put forward on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (25 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; the estimated start date for the construction of the new building; the estimated dates for both the completion of the construction and the children being moved into the new building from the inadequate prefabs which currently make up the school; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 579. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to recruit and retain a safe number of midwives specifically at Letterkenny University Hospital in order to allow for the full implementation of the national maternity strategy at the hospital, including the provision for home births which still represent an unmet demand in County Donegal. [25676/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (24 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 607. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a personal care package application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25857/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (24 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 650. To ask the Minister for Health if plans are underway to remove or downgrade the cardiac angiogram service in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26246/22]

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am sharing time with Deputy Connolly. There is no doubt that we are in need of a just transition in order to ensure a better quality of life for everyone in this country and across the globe. If we care about the future of this planet, we need to transition to a zero-carbon economy either immediately or as quickly as we can. The effects of climate change are already being felt across this...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: The English Language Students Union of Ireland has highlighted that more than 2,000 people whose stamp 2 visas are due to expire and who want to continue to study here in Ireland are facing having to leave the country for three months and will possibly lose their jobs and accommodation in order to comply with visa requirements. I spoke recently to the labour rights officer of the union, who...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: The one in Donegal, too.

Subsidies for Developers: Motion [Private Members] (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this motion and I thank the Social Democrats for tabling it. I believe I speak for everyone when I say the Government's decision to gift €450 million to developers is a massive slap in the face for the many in this country who are struggling with the cost of housing. Why is it always the priority of this Government to put developers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that no seasonal work is available in 2022 in a setting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25076/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the representatives for their presentation. A couple of things arise from their presentation and what has happened at the committee meeting. I welcome that they withdrew the last paragraph. The second paragraph of section 4 states: Several instances of weigh-unit manipulation resulted in temporary revocation of permits until necessary enhancements were made, including one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Would it not be based on the figures recorded by the factory? The landing figures are based on the figures the factory records, when the weigh-in takes place in the factory.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: That is grand. The representatives go on to state there is a risk of non-compliance with the audit form and that the SFPA was not sufficiently robust either. What was the fault of the SFPA in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: It is paragraph four of section 4 of the opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: On the basis of that audit, the SFPA was not doing its job properly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: As I said, the SFPA was not doing its job properly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: Grand. On the 5% of bulk pelagic landings or 7.5% of fish quantity that is required to be weighed - I presume it is 5% of landings - if that 5% has been reached, is that the end of SFPA inspections? Does it weigh 10%, 20% or 30% of landings?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I understand that, but once the SFPA has reached the 5% that has to be weighed on the pier, the requirement has been met.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weighing of Fisheries Products: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Thomas Pringle: In some circumstances, could 20% be weighed on the pier side?