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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Relating to the Provision of Dentistry Services: Discussion (1 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Cathal Crowe: Okay. I will explain the reason I ask. This is anecdotal. I am not a dentist and have no training or expertise in any of this. When the war in Ukraine was kicking off and we had many Ukrainians arriving in our country, I recall a Ukrainian-qualified dentist making contact with my office. She said she had identical qualifications that could have worked in Ireland but she felt that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the whole-of-government response has been co-ordinated by a Cabinet committee chaired by the Taoiseach. Due to the impact of the dramatic increase in applicants, matters relating to international protection are also addressed at that Cabinet committee. My engagement with the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, and all other Ministers with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (30 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am taking this on behalf of Deputy Leddin. We have faced a massive challenge, particularly since 2022 with the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The outbreak of war in mainland Europe is not something we have seen in decades. For the most part, we as a country and particularly communities, have risen to that challenge magnificently. Over 100,000 people have been given shelter on our shores...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...In January 2023, through the online offers portal on gov.ie, my Department received a commercial offer of temporary accommodation for beneficiaries of temporary protection fleeing the conflict in Ukraine at the location to which the Deputy refers. As the proposal involved a property requiring significant conversion and refurbishment works, in February 2023 the offer was referred to the...

Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Neale Richmond: ...the price of fuel back in 2020, at the outset of the pandemic. We all know what has happened since then globally and the impact that has had on global energy prices. We cannot run from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on global energy markets, whether gas or oil. It is very real and it needs to be stated when putting those prices into context. Deputy Harkin has asked for...

Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Róisín Shortall: ...clearly are felt most severely and devastatingly by the regions under attack they are also, to a lesser degree, rippling around the world. This was brought into sharp focus after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to war profiteering and record oil prices. The events unfolding in the Middle East are also a major factor in the prices we pay at the pumps. Dr. Paul Deane, senior...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

Jim O'Callaghan: The meeting in Paris in February commemorated the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I am sure the Taoiseach's predecessor, who attended it on our behalf, and the other leaders of the EU were fairly consistent in their desire to ensure that there was continued support for Ukraine. Obviously, from this country's point of view, we are limited in what we can do with regard...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy: Discussion (30 Apr 2024)

Ossian Smyth: ...ensure that people can look in their area when something is broken in their house and find someone who can help. There has been a loss of skills. A lot of our immigrants from eastern Europe and Ukraine are filling in the gaps as shoemakers, working in repair shops, etc. There is now a really good scheme to train people to fix kitchen appliances which was put together by Government...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (30 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

John Lahart: 134. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Migration, Integration and Ukraine will meet next. [18585/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Sanctions (30 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...DC and then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s visit to Washington in March, were opportunities to discuss a number of priority foreign policy issues, notably the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the war in Ukraine. Ireland considers that the longstanding economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States on Cuba serves no constructive purpose and that its lifting would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Union (30 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...2019, which give effect to Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships 159/2023 European Union (Driver Qualification Card) (Persons from Ukraine) Regulations 2023 Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/1280 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2022 laying down...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (30 Apr 2024)

Emer Higgins: ...National Enterprise Hub. My Department is committed to supporting SMEs and micros to access loans at affordable rates and favourable terms and conditions, such as the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme and Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme. Also, Microfinance Ireland provides vital support to microenterprises by filling the lending gap in the market by lending to business that cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...over 161,600 children, including over 135,000 pupils travelling on primary and post primary services, 19,800 pupils with special educational needs, and 6,800 pupils who have arrived to Ireland from Ukraine are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country. The total cost of the scheme in 2023 was €382.02m. Children are eligible for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...over 161,600 children, including over 135,000 pupils travelling on primary and post primary services, 19,800 pupils with special educational needs, and 6,800 pupils who have arrived to Ireland from Ukraine are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country. The total cost of the scheme in 2023 was €382.02m. Children are eligible for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Apr 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...reduction since the school's profile was last updated. However, 7.5 SET hours have been allocated to the school to support Ukrainian enrolments. These students are resourced through the supports for children from Ukraine and International Protection process separate to the SET allocation model. The department has adapted to the dynamic landscape of student enrolment. This has been...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (30 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Thomas Pringle: ..., Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 411 of 5 March 2024, if the technical working group has deemed suitable for progression under the emergency refurbishment (Ukraine) programme any of the properties that are currently subject to an open enforcement case by a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19372/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (30 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...fodder (silage and/or hay) for winter 2022. This was to ensure that Ireland did not not have any animal welfare issue over the 2022 winter/2023 spring and was a direct result of the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The impact that this war had on the price of agricultural inputs and in particular chemical fertiliser was really significant, with fertiliser prices rising to a historic...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it. To date, over 106,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) have arrived in Ireland and approximately 84,000 of those have been...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Tourist Accommodation (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it. To date, over 106,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) have arrived in Ireland and approximately 84,000 of those have been...