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Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: As this is the European Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, it is appropriate that we are discussing the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021 today. I thank the Minister and his officials for bringing this important legislation to the House. I will be supporting this Bill which includes a number of important amendments to the sex offenders...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I note today a report in a newspaper regarding the Companies Registration Office, CRO, filing deadline of 25 November and very unsatisfactory responses allegedly being given to those who have sought extensions to that deadline. I ask the Minister to raise with his Cabinet colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the possibility of extending the deadline...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: The Minister of State mentioned the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. I commend its work and swift action on this matter, as well as the Government's contribution to those efforts. It is imperative this House and the Government keep the pressure up, through the European Union and our dialogue with member states and others, to ensure we can resolve this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to Lithuania. [56489/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I would like an update from the Minister with regard to his recent visit to Lithuania where, I understand, discussions around rule of law and issues pertaining to Hungary, Poland and Belarus took place.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Policy (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister of State for that update. He mentioned a visit to the Belarusian border. I note the remarks made earlier by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, Deputies Cowen and Howlin and others in regard to regular migrants who, it is my understanding, are Iraqis. What is the view in Lithuania with regard to Belarus, Russia and other actors within that area? I understand that last...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chapter 6 - Covid-19 Restart Grant Schemes (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses for attending. I apologise for missing the opening remarks. I was in the Chamber. I apologise if I am going over old ground. I think the Department's response to an intense crisis in a short time was exemplary. I acknowledge the questions of my colleagues about reviews and ensuring that public money was spent wisely. I note what the Comptroller and Auditor General...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chapter 6 - Covid-19 Restart Grant Schemes (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Excuse me, did I miss the figure of how much we have contributed to the European Space Agency? Is that an annual set amount or does it change?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chapter 6 - Covid-19 Restart Grant Schemes (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: As I said, it is a point of interest to me. In terms of the restart grants, in particular the restart grant plus, does the Department have a timeframe for when the review might be carried out and how it might be carried out? Will it be done at a local level through the LEOs or through the funding organisations, or will it be done through the Department? When will it be done? My second...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chapter 6 - Covid-19 Restart Grant Schemes (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Before Dr. Quinn comes back in on the HSA question, where fraudulent or inappropriate claims have been made or found, what recourse is open to the Department in that regard and what would the Department do to try to seek the return of those funds?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chapter 6 - Covid-19 Restart Grant Schemes (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: That would be a fivefold increase, effectively, on the 2020 figures, given all of the various new inspectors that have been brought in or drafted in for the purpose of inspections during the pandemic. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chapter 6 - Covid-19 Restart Grant Schemes (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Thank you.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Strategies (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made in the Nordic Strategy. [56488/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 117. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of persons that have left the Permanent Defence Forces to date in 2021; the number of new recruits there have been over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56500/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Development Plan (18 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 120. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the key defence measures under the new National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56501/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I am conscious of the Minister's time. I apologise; I had problems with the broadband here in the office, but I am on the campus. I ask the Minister about his comments about microgeneration and selling back to the grid. When does he hope that individual properties will be able to avail of that type of scheme? The Minister touched on energy security earlier. I ask him to elaborate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: It was on the interconnectors.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (16 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 87. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of NSO 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (16 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 105. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of NSO 9 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55878/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (16 Nov 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 133. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation of the code of conduct in relation to commercial leases since October 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55637/21]