Results 1-20 of 23 for going forward speaker:Alan Dillon

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Blocks Scheme: Discussion (27 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...opening submission on behalf of the Mayo Pyrite Action Group. With regard to his opening submission, I presume the purpose of this engagement is that we would have recommendations or a report to go forward to the Department and the Housing Agency with regard to revising this scheme and listening to both the chairs of the group and those who have been seriously impacted. I have some...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Sector (30 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Go raibh maith agat for that comprehensive response. While I welcome the new terms of Ireland's €1.3 billion forestry programme and strategy, for me, the Government must be aware that there can be an excess of a good thing in our rural areas. As already stated, we must balance both the concerns and needs of a community against our environmental commitments. Creating new forests in...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Does Mr. Moloney see any issues in regard to the delivery of large-scale capital projects as we go forward, given the limited number of major contractors that can deliver projects at scale? Is that something Mr. Moloney is concerned about in the context of the NDP?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...? How will these negotiations take place? I ask this because I am sure many presenters will come for future contract renewals. I am trying to get a clear understanding regarding the principles going forward.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (4 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...into the scheme will certainly entice a lot more people to use childminders, which will complement the crèche facilities within community settings or private settings. That is really important going forward. We should also address the ongoing issues around capitation. We have heard from the early childhood providers who are calling for additional funding to administer the core...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...their livelihoods and keep the sector alive. Certainly, we need to do more in terms of financial aid and to ensure we can enhance the direct targeted supports. This increased funding will go a long way to ensuring new entrants to sheep farming are provided with an opportunity not only to increase and build their flocks, but also to support existing farmers in the sector. I look forward...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is crucially important going forward that there is an electronic system in place. Otherwise, how are we meant to collate the data per county to work with the NCSE, disability services or CDNTs?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...Way. We have an enormous product on our doorstep. There are now more than 55,000 beds being occupied by Ukrainians in more than 250 bed and breakfasts. We certainly need to ensure we have a plan going forward to ensure that our tourism product is not impacted as a result of a lack of availability of rooms at an affordable price. We need to ensure it does not raise the price so that it...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: What is the Department's total expenditure for PPPs going forward?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...9% VAT rate. It is of vital importance for counties such as my own, County Mayo, which heavily rely on the tourism and hospitality sector, taking into account the escalating business costs and ongoing energy crisis. I ask that we be pro-active with support measures to possibly avoid potential insolvencies going forward.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Refugee Accommodation Crisis: Engagement with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (22 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...transparency and accountability in terms of the hotel provider outlining what was happening with the establishment of both an international protection, IP, centre and a Ukrainian refugee centre. Going forward, it is crucially important that is put in place, be it through the local authority, councillors, Deputies and the Minister’s agency in terms of the procurement of these...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (10 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...for his engagement and proactive approach to the issue. I encourage the local authorities and county councils that have published these maps to engage with the landowners and ensure they do not go down a route where appeals will have to be made to An Bord Pleanála. That would be the last resort. I welcome the tax measure. It is an important component of the pathway towards...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Chapter 13 - Guardian Ad Litem Follow-up Report (27 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: Going forward, who will take the lead in relation to securing additional accommodation? Will it be Mr. McCarthy’s Department or the local authority? How will this proceed over the coming months as circumstances escalate on the basis of what is happening in Ukraine?

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...of needing and having intensive one-to-one adult support provided at all times across a variety of settings, including school. This will be challenging for the classroom teacher. Ensuring that a full-time SNA is allocated will be an important step forward. Granting the school's request for resources and supports will ensure that St. Anthony's 99 pupils in September, including 11 new...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...are the witnesses' views on the joint labour committee, JLC, and its advocacy on behalf of the sector? How important is that to ensure recruitment and retention for employees within the sector going forward?

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...only in recent days that the realisation of her loss has begun to settle in her community and county of Offaly. I offer my sincere condolences to her family. What happened in Tullamore two weeks ago has brought about an incredible sense of national solidarity. We must also be respectful of the fact that many other communities have experienced similar losses and shocks over the years. ...

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: ...to acknowledge the proactive role that agriculture will play in climate action. The plan aims to produce 1.6 TW hours of indigenous, sustainably produced biomethane per annum, which is a huge step forward in reducing our fossil fuel imports. Other actions include reviewing diversification opportunities for farmers, including energy production, agroforestry and woodland creation. These...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on National Cultural Institutions: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Alan Dillon: ...important that we work collaboratively on that. I refer to getting an understanding of how that collaboration works with the local authorities and how it is included in draft development plans going forward in order that it becomes a strategic pillar of what is happening locally. Dr. Whitty referenced that 68% of museums are independent and 32% are either governed by a Department or a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Jul 2021)

Alan Dillon: 479. To ask the Minister for Health the provisions that are in place for a person (details supplied); the reason the referral has been withdrawn; and the plan in place for services going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29619/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Experiences during COVID-19 Restrictions and Lockdowns: Engagement (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Dillon: .... Where did the witnesses get their information about the good public health guidelines, such as how to wash their hands, good cough etiquette and sanitisation? Has that taught them something going forward about the importance of good public health guidelines?