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Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: I thank the Chair. With his indulgence, I might have a little bit more than three and a half minutes. Like the previous speaker, this will be my last opportunity to speak after 22 and a half years as Member of one of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I have no issue with the legislation in question. It is largely to do with ensuring the Oireachtas commission can function in the next three...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: This debate is going to end early, Chair.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: I appreciate that. Let no more politicians - I do not doubt the sincerity of the Ceann Comhairle - say lessons have been learned. As soon as a politician or Minister says a lesson has been learned, the public thinks that is it, it is business as usual. Nothing will be learned and everything will continue as it was. That does harm to the public's belief in the public services we have and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 292. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to amend the regulations that apply to duty free allowances to address the anomaly whereby a 17-year-old would be permitted to bring tobacco and alcohol into the country through duty free, but would be banned from purchasing tobacco until the age of 21 in their local shop under the proposed provision of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment)...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 293. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of reports relating to the suspected import or sale of non-duty paid tobacco products which were received by the Revenue Commissioners from An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years; and how such referrals are dealt with by the Revenue Commissioners. [45139/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Trade (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 804. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reports relating to the suspected import or sale of non-duty paid tobacco products that were referred by An Garda Síochána to the Revenue Commissioners in each of the past five years; and if Gardaí are kept appraised of progress. [45140/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Trade (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 805. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being taken by An Garda Síochána to tackle the importation and sale of illegal tobacco products by organised crime groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45141/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 1126. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the work of National Rare Disease Steering Group; whether the new national rare disease strategy will be finalised and published by Q4 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44424/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 1127. To ask the Minister for Health if a report into the public consultation on developing a national rare disease strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44425/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 1128. To ask the Minister for Health to detail the exact provision of funding and resourcing to rare diseases within Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44426/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 1129. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of new medicines funding in Budget 2025; the exact amount allocated to oncology and non-oncology medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44427/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 1130. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an early/interim access scheme to provide early access to EMA-approved therapies for rare diseases has not been introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44428/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 Nov 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 1254. To ask the Minister for Health when Ireland intends to align with the NICE recommendations on CGM for certain eligible cohorts of insulin-using individuals with type 2 diabetes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45138/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Oct 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the significant impact that An Bord Pleanála’s draft decision to limit the number of night-time flights at Dublin Airport's north runway would have on businesses, including an increase in uncertainty, instability, and costs, as well as impacts on the productivity of businesses, results in a knock-on impact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Policy (23 Oct 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he would consider establishing an alternative fuels stakeholder forum within his Department, whereby industry partners and stakeholders can set out their views on barriers to deployment, as well as discuss any supporting measures to be put in place, to ensure renewable energy targets, such as 80% of electricity generation be supplied...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (23 Oct 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department is aware of the reports that social media platforms may be being used to illegally offer the sale of tobacco products; and what measures are being put in place to engage with social media platforms to detect and crack down on such activity. [43380/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (23 Oct 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 113. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government which university has entered into a research agreement with the National Parks and Wildlife Service for studies on bird damage to crops and other topics, as referenced in his response to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 8 October 2024; and to outline the selection process undertaken in choosing this university for the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (23 Oct 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 114. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the specific measures in place to independently assess Ireland's compliance with Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive, including compliance with reporting requirements. [43376/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (23 Oct 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 115. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact a recent newsletter (details supplied) highlighted that the survey had no recent data for a very large number of sites across the country as no counter had been assigned to these sites; if he is satisfied that the level of service currently being provided is in line with the...