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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when applications will be open for the sports capital programme 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8534/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Last year, an allocation of €150 million was divided between clubs, schools, community groups, associations and sporting bodies all over the country. It was one of the biggest ever cash injections for grassroots sports in the history of the State and was very welcome. I understand a full review is taking place of the sports capital programme and it will be published shortly. When...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Many different national initiatives could be used to support Irish tourism in the coming years. Those initiatives can be tailored to the unique strengths and opportunities of the industry. Will the Minister outline some new national initiatives that will be implemented to support Irish tourism over the next decade?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. The discussion around the development of sustainable tourism is important for the environment and the long-term health of the industry. Getting into the regions for long-term stays is also a priority. To support that, I echo the need for an ecotourism structure to be rolled out. There is also a need for the promotion of sustainable travel options and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister. I represent a rural constituency and rural tourism is an important issue for the sustainability of businesses and local employment. We need to enhance our promotion of the rural experience, while also supporting local businesses. One issue relates to the CIÉ bus tours of Ireland website. Only two out of 17 scheduled tours of Ireland this summer will include my...

Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.

Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a minor works grant payment will be issued to a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay with this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 639. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to use a facility (details supplied) as suitable accommodation for families or individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8467/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to alleviate the backlog for patients of all ages to access dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7725/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: The lack of dental services is causing severe problems for men, women, and children across the country. Numerous contracted dentists have withdrawn from the dental treatment services scheme, DTSS. Primary schoolchildren are not receiving dental treatment until they reach secondary school. What steps are being taken to alleviate the backlog for those on waiting lists to access dental treatment?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. On a weekly, if not daily, basis, we receive representations from people of all ages who are unable to access dental treatment. We must ask why contracted dentists are withdrawing from the DTSS. Dentists in Mayo say the DTSS is outdated in its scope and that it is so burdened with bureaucracy that most of them would not accept the contract regardless...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. We have similar examples in Mayo where elderly people had to look for appointments in Sligo to fix their dentures, which is completely unacceptable. On another point, the lack of access to dental treatment for young people is causing great difficulty for primary schoolchildren who are to be examined and treated by the HSE dental services in second,...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our guests and acknowledge their dedication and hard work in leading the country's emergency response and providing accommodation and service for more than 77,000 refugees who have arrived in Ireland since March 2022. It is much appreciated. It is Mr. McCarthy’s second time visiting the Committee of Public Accounts in a short period and we appreciate his time. Mr....

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is the procurement and establishment of a second transit hub something that is currently being actively pursued?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is there a timeline associated with that?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Does Mr. McCarthy believe it is important for the Department in terms of the operational element?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is it hoped to have that operational this year?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will it happen within the next number of months?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Resumed) (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: In relation to IPAS, I will focus on the provision of accommodation. Will Mr. McCarthy outline the different types of IPAS accommodation currently in operation? He mentioned the emergency centres. How many emergency centres are currently in operation?