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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I will fire out the last few questions quickly if Mr. O'Hara does not mind. On the Grant Thornton report, the postmasters' union engaged on that a few times over the years. The most up-to-date report recommending Government intervention dates to September 2020. Given Covid-19 and everything that has happened in between, is that report current or is it slightly outdated?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: Nobody is envisaging that this will happen but will Mr. O'Hara spell out what would come about if there was no Government intervention? If nothing happened or everything remained static, what would happen in June and the months that follow?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I ask about agency banking. Some of the postmasters with whom I have communicated around home tell me that from a consumer perspective, that is very attractive. A customer can use banking services, which would be good, as there have been bank closures in rural Ireland too. I am hearing this could be worth an average of between €1,100 to €1,200 per year. Mr. McEntee is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: It is transactional again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I wholeheartedly support the points that the witnesses are making. They are seeking State intervention, which needs to happen urgently. The witnesses will have our support and I hope that our committee will lobby the Government for it. Beyond financial supports, there is a need for greater footfall through post offices' doors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I will wrap up in the next ten seconds. If I go to a post office, it is for a parcel, stamps or whatever. There needs to be a greater range of services available there. People have turned away from getting their passports through the post office because that process takes too long. Last July, the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, committed to unveiling a suite of offline services that...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 149. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the commitment to benchmark pension rates in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24684/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Tourism Promotion (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 187. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department plans to mark the centenary of the Shannon Scheme; if there are plans to provide a new visitor centre at Ardnacrusha power station; if he has engaged with the ESB regarding the public consultation on the aforementioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24617/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 261. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will issue guidance on whether the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to 2023; if his Department will, in conjunction with the Department of Housing. Local Government and Heritage examine other schemes to assist those looking to buy a home will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24634/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Archives (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 431. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the location in which unsuccessful military pension claims relating to the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence period are now stored; and if they can be added to State digital archives. [24698/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ukraine War (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 509. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will establish a skills database in order that Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland can be matched with suitable employment. [15037/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ukraine War (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 510. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider setting up a skill set database to match Ukrainian refugees with prospective employers. [18472/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 734. To ask the Minister for Health if non-medical front-line staff in the health sector that is, administration staff, security, cleaning staff and so on, that worked in hospitals throughout the pandemic will be entitled to the pandemic bonus payment. [24790/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister and the witnesses. I followed the earlier part of the debate from my office. I will start where Deputy Cairns left off. It is a valid point. I come from Meelick, County Clare, where, since 1956, we have intermittently had refugees. I grew up with them and befriended them. When I was a primary school teacher, I taught them in my classroom. I went to court with some...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I was recently told IPAS does not want us to have its number.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister. If the shoe was on the other foot and the Minister and I were fleeing a war situation in Ireland and fled to Ukraine, I do not think I would want to be put up in a beauty spot on a green hillside or in a place where beautiful waves crash up against the shore. I would want to be put in a place that ticks more than the box of having a roof over my head. I would need a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister for his time.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has investigated alleged far-right activism in the Defence Forces. [23442/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Cathal Crowe: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he intends to introduce legislation to ensure that only members of the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces and those engaged in legitimate historical re-enactment are allowed to wear combat uniforms. [23443/22]