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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: It is very important that any new funding scheme is going to support lifelong learning and that people who want to return to study later in life and who may have previously gained a qualification would not be excluded. They are excluded under the current model where applicants have to show progression. It is very important that a lifelong learning opportunity would be available with any...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the current review of the student grant scheme; when he expects the final report and the timeframe to implement recommendations therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58651/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: While improvements have, to some extent, been made to the SUSI grant scheme, the scale of the grant is still well out of step with the financial burden that students experience, concerning accommodation or the cost of living, for example. We are some five years on from the Cassells report. Will the Minister outline the up-to-date position regarding that review and on having a new and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the overview of the scheme. The costs associated with medication and so on are acknowledged by the State with the long-term illness scheme and the yellow book. This is another big restriction on people and it is not at all being acknowledged. I appreciate the point on the supplement and it being on a case-by-case basis but we know people who have epilepsy are put...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: To return to my original question, is there an opportunity for a review so this could be teased out further because there is a very real need for that? The Minister should not worry about setting a precedent. That has already been done with the long-term illness scheme and the yellow book. People who have epilepsy are already have their condition acknowledged irrespective of income purely...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 8. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to providing free travel passes to persons with epilepsy who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57991/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: There are up to 40,000 people around the country affected by epilepsy each day. If we leave aside briefly the medical impacts of it, one of the restrictions on people with epilepsy is that they are not allowed to drive. Their licence is restricted. As the Minister can imagine, that is a huge impediment on people in ordinary, everyday life, whether they are going to or from work, going...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Energy Prices (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 62. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the consideration she has given to an urgent review of the current electricity allowance under the household benefits package given the current rising energy costs; the engagement she has had with the Minister for Finance on carrying out a review of the current payment under the package in view of rising inflation; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are being taken to clear and progress the current ongoing backlog of naturalisation applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57992/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in Ballincollig station as of 31 October 2021; the number in the Macroom Garda district on the same date; the equivalent figures for both on 31 October 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57737/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: When will the Cabinet committee on health next meet? Will there be an opportunity to discuss the well-being framework? It is a positive initiative which focuses on quality of life and a range of issues. The initial report was published months ago. As we make our way through the pandemic, there is a greater need than ever to focus on various aspects of our life, including mental and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 10. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health is next due to meet. [57354/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: The retained firefighters in Ballincollig have provided a phenomenal service to their community over a great many years. There is a huge concern locally that City Hall is now closing the fire station there. The full-time crew who were temporarily there have gone back to Anglesea Street and there not enough retained firefighters to operate the station as it is. There are 18 additional...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I welcome the Governor and Dr. Cassidy. I thank them for their briefing and the overview. Many of the points I was hoping to make have come up already in various shapes. If the witnesses bear with me, however, I might refer to a couple of different angles. They are saying they feel that there will not be longer-term inflation so much as more short-term inflation, that patience will be the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank Dr. Cassidy.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Is the Central Bank looking for it across the board more than in any particular sectors?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: On paying rent and the ability to raise the deposit, the Governor talked about banks having flexibility. Has that flexibility being used? Have figures been collated on where that flexibility is being used? I ask because many people have told me that they do not feel that there is any flexibility being exercised when they deal with lenders. Maybe some data has come back to the Central...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Inflation: Discussion (resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I appreciate that.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tithíocht agus Cúrsaí Pleanála Fisiciúla sa Ghaeltacht: Plé (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe as an gcur i láthair. Cé go raibh mé cúpla nóiméad déanach ansin, bhí deis agam na tuairiscí a léamh. Chuala mé an-chuid agus na ceisteanna roimhe chomh maith. Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe as an eolas. Tuigim go bhféachann Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe ar an...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tithíocht agus Cúrsaí Pleanála Fisiciúla sa Ghaeltacht: Plé (24 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Cé nach bhfuil éifeacht go díreach ag na feirmeacha gaoithe agus sreanga leictreachais ar chúrsaí teanga, bheadh ciste nua ann. An leagtar aon choinníollacha orthu chun a chinntiú go dtéann aon chuid den chiste sin i dtreo fhorbairt teanga? An bhfuil aon bhuntáiste ann do phobal na Gaeltachta má tá a leithéid á chur in airde?