Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Children: Health Services Staff

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current strategies being implemented to reduce single use plastic consumption; and to outline any new initiatives planned for the next fiscal year.

Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to China.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in view of the severe hardship and difficulties caused for most sectors, including households, farms, hauliers, bus operators, businesses in general and employees, if additional measures will be introduced as a matter of urgency to assist people with the severe increases in energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.