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Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Seán Canney: In the remaining time I wish to go back to the TAPS issue. I am concerned that if we have a cliff edge scenario, bearing in mind what we have been through, and what the Minister of State described, nursing homes will be in an at-risk situation again. We have to be very careful about that. Given the work the nursing homes have done, we need to support them because they will doing a lot more...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I reiterate what many other speakers have said on the Covid vaccine roll-out. It has been a prime example of how, working together, we can get things done right. The feel-good factor around the country from everybody who has been vaccinated is palpable. It is important we continue that. My first question was alluded to earlier. It relates to nursing homes and TAPS. I broached the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 302. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will increase the level of grants to farmers for farm sheds due to the recent increases in the cost of materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29033/21]

Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I note what the Minister of State said but the key point I am making is that one does not normally find a restriction on another Act included in a definition or interpretation section. I accept that it is not legally wrong to do so and that this is, in effect, a technical issue. I will not be pressing the amendments. This Private Members' Bill was introduced by former Senator...

Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I move amendment No. 1: In page 7, to delete line 31, and in page 8, to delete line 1. These provisions, which substantially affect other Acts, are not normally included in the general definition or interpretation of the Act. In other words, they do not normally find restriction to another Act or a definition or interpretation in the section. An exception to this would be providing a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Seán Canney: Nursing homes have embedded additional measures into their day-to-day care to enhance the protection of residents and staff due to the pandemic. The scheme to support them, namely, the temporary assistance payment scheme, TAPS, is to cease on 30 June. Can the Taoiseach confirm that this scheme will continue, particularly as intensified infection prevention control measures will remain in...

Annexation of Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this emotional subject. It is important that we reflect on the violence we have seen on our television screens over the past number of weeks. I condemn violence from anybody. A situation where innocent children, men and women are being killed is not the way to do business, no matter the cause. We have seen this situation recur. It is important for us...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (25 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 188. To ask the Minister for Finance the rate of tax on housing rental income paid by investment corporations for the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27696/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 272. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of housing assistance payment paid to investment corporations since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27695/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 347. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a grant will be sanctioned for a school (details supplied) for additional two classrooms and a special education teacher room to cater for the current demand within the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27846/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 480. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when an appeal decision will issue in relation to visas granted to two workers (details supplied) which were subsequently refused by the Irish Embassy in New Delhi. [27496/21]

Questions on Promised Legislation (20 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I wish to ask the Minister about the broadband roll-out happening at the moment. I am delighted to say that I was part of getting it out. Surveys are being carried out currently. One bit of action is required from National Broadband Ireland, NBI, however, which is to prepare a medium-term programme to show people when they may expect to see the service coming to their area. Currently, NBI...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I raise an issue which is very important not just for my constituency but for many constituencies across the country, namely, public transport. The provision of public transport is something that has been highlighted in my constituency, where in the recent past Bus Éireann decided to cut back on some of the services it provides between Galway and Limerick. That service is route 51. It...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I thank the Minister and welcome his announcement about the pilot scheme for County Leitrim. I agree we cannot have more of the same, where there is a mismatch. We must start with the very basics, look at where the rural populations are, where they are migrating to work, how they are going to work and how they come back home in the evenings. If Members listen to the AA Ireland traffic...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2020: Discussion (20 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I thank Mr. Downes and his team for attending today. I will confine my remarks to a number of straight questions. When we talk about budgetary oversight, the way we spend money and if we are getting value for the money we spend, an issue related to housing that increasingly comes to mind is the amount of money we spend on the housing assistance payment scheme and what return we will get...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I wish to share time with my four colleagues.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Seán Canney: This Bill is welcomed by everybody. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for bringing it forward with such haste. The Bill is long overdue. I wish to mention the previous Minister of State, Jim Daly, who worked on the Bill. He probably got some of the legal wrangles sorted out for the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, and I want to acknowledge his work. It is important that...

Water and Wastewater Treatment Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 May 2021)

Seán Canney: I move: “That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — many of our towns and villages do not have water and wastewater treatment services; — we need people living in communities to develop growth centres; — towns and villages need investment to provide the infrastructure necessary to attract families to live, work and raise their families; —...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (19 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to introduce the legislation for the regulation of escooters and ebikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26807/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hen Harriers (18 May 2021)

Seán Canney: 364. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the hen harrier threat response plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25517/21]