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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I have one final question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: On the initiatives that Enterprise Ireland provides to encourage business growth in economically disadvantaged or less developed regions, I refer to the example of the strategic development zone of 246 acres assigned to Ireland West Airport Knock in 2019. This zone has yet to be activated, but it has huge potential. Can I ask Mr. Clancy about Enterprise Ireland's work to try to develop this...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is correct.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is very good to hear because Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the local authority all have roles to play. I thank Mr. Clancy for his response in that regard. I have a question on access to skills and the labour market. Supply pressures are currently affecting certain sectors. Is there a major skills gap affecting the business community as a whole? Perhaps Mr. Clancy could give an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline her discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan delivery and Reform on the provision of additional capital to support the schools building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14089/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether the provision and availability of facilities is a core issue in the implementation of a quality physical education programme for primary schools; and the immediate steps she will take to address this problem. [14090/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: The wave of vile abuse, harassment, physical attacks, antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in shops and supermarkets was highlighted on RTÉ "Prime Time" last night. The owners of a business in my constituency of Mayo stated that they are currently going through a pandemic of petty crime, with children as young as primary school age committing these thefts. The Ballina-based owners...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to open a Passport Office in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14283/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Pension Provisions (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the services that are available to provide help and support for returning and returned Irish immigrants to secure their UK state pension entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14284/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Travel (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 152. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he outline the budget available within his Department to secure a replacement Government jet, which is recommended to be replaced in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14141/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 279. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has instructed the QMAC to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2023 mackerel hook and line fishery given the unjustifiable inequity of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14127/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 282. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has instructed the Quota Management Advisory Committee to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2023 mackerel hook and line fishery given the unjustifiable inequity of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14287/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Chair. I am delighted to be here. I thank the Minister of State for joining us. This January was the deadliest on Irish roads in a decade, dealing a blow in efforts to reverse last year's 13% rise in the fatality rate. Will the Minister of State provide the committee with an update on the ongoing and planned road safety campaign? How will the success of these campaigns be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Are their plans for any future legislative change in relation to existing road safety legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for the update. I want to move on to the topic of road transport, freight and haulage and ask about the green transition. How is Government supporting the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly freight transportation system? How is Government encouraging the use of alternative fuels and electric vehicles? Has the Government raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That brings me to my next question in terms of plans for collaboration with other countries or other international organisations on potential pilot programmes that can be run to demonstrate the use of green technology in heavy goods vehicles, HGVs, ensuring Irish organisations have shared knowledge and expertise in best practice in this area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: My final question is on the green hydrogen strategy. Will the Minister of State discuss its publication with the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan? This country has significant green hydrogen potential on the back of our renewable energy ambitions. I also ask that the industry engage in the transition of HGVs to green hydrogen and consider plans to establish hubs across the country where there...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I nominate Deputy Crowe.