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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: My schedule changed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: And there I was rushing down, but if it is too late, that is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I was trying to listen, but it has been a hectic morning. I thank the Chair for letting me attend. I am interested in the issue of equality budgeting. A number of the witnesses discussed difficulties around definitions. Is there a working or operational definition that could then be refined? This could be by way of the Gini coefficient. Although it is not perfect, with regard to equality...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I will mention one of the concerns people have with equality budgeting. We all see it sometimes. You look at the budget and pick out the measures that can be seen as equality measures. However, we all know that budgetary choices can really impact on the most marginalised in society. What would Ms O'Loughlin say to people who are concerned that the outcome of this will be that people just...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: I have one last question. That is a really good point. As Ms O'Loughlin knows, I really love that report. It is excellent. It is so detailed and there is so much information in it. It highlights failings. In terms of equality budgeting, is there a mechanism in place for instances where certain Departments are not taking it seriously? Change can be difficult in any institution, any walk...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Yes. I apologise for the delay.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 117. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of supplementary welfare allowance applications submitted to each Intreo centre; the number of these that have been processed to date, per month of 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34694/22]

Emergency Budget: Motion [Private Members] (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: Forty years ago we were experiencing double-digit inflation and the Taoiseach of the time addressed the nation and said we were living beyond our means and needed to tighten our belts. Those words are not far from the words of this Government, as it tells people they must wait. They must just wait another few months before the Government can help any more, but the people cannot wait. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the home care tax credit from €1,600 to €1,800; the full-year cost of the current tax credit for households that avail of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34197/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 233. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the annual savings to the Exchequer from reducing the salaries of senior civil servants, secretary general 1, 2 and 3 and deputy secretary generals, by 2%, 5%, 10% and 15%, in tabular form. [34465/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 234. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the annual savings to the Exchequer from reducing the salaries of the Chief Justice and Presidents of the Courts, High Court, Court of Appeal, Circuit and District Court, by 2%, 5%, 10% and 15%, in tabular form. [34466/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 241. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the recent works ongoing at Údarás na Gaeltachta industrial estate at Ruisín na Meanach, Carna, County Galway in tabular form; the cost of the works; the reference number of the planning permission authorising the works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34236/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 242. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 24 May 2022, the alternative arrangements in place for the off-site treatment of waste from Údarás na Gaeltachta Eastát Tionscail na Tulaigh, An Tulaigh, Baile na hAbhann, Contae na Gaillimhe; the location of the alternative Údarás na Gaeltachta-owned...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 245. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the annual savings to the Exchequer from reducing the salaries of the chief executives of local authorities, by 2%, 5%, 10% and 15%, in tabular form. [34467/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 16 June 2022, if the State bodies referenced in his response have been in contact with the European Raptor Biomonitoring Facility or other European colleagues to ensure that the most effective testing practices are in place; if meaningful conclusions can be drawn from the number...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 632. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she intends to increase the rates of pay of the special transport grant for children with special educational needs, given the increased cost of fuel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34507/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 736. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has given consideration to reducing the fee of €950 for becoming a citizen through naturalisation for those who have been living in the country and paying taxes to the State for a considerable period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34583/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (23 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 23. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on whether there are enough safeguards in place to prevent mass eviction of tenants from private rental accommodation; if the Tyrrellstown Amendment which provides that a landlord may not sell more than ten properties in a single development except with the tenants remaining in situ, other than in exceptional...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government her plans to fasttrack the deliver of affordable purchase homes in the Merlin area of County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32197/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (23 Jun 2022)

Mairéad Farrell: 219. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are supports available for vacant home-owners who wish to bring their property up to a liveable standard to add to the housing stock; if he will provide an update on the Croí Cónaithe (towns) fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33354/22]