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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the carrying out and completion of the All-Island Rail Review; the provisions he has made for the completion of the review within that timeline in the context of elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly and the subsequent formation of an executive; and the way he plans to act on the findings of the review. [49137/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm public comments (details supplied) made by him in relation to the Western Rail Corridor; the way those comments compare against his lack of support for specific commitments to progressing the Western Rail Corridor within the revised national development plan; and the way he intends to progress the project. [49222/21]

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for being present for this entire debate. I acknowledge her work since she has gone into the Department. I notice that she has been back on the road over the past few weeks in the US and the UK. That is essential. I want to endorse everything that Deputy Griffin said about Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, two superb organisations. There are people across the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. There are 6,500 people living in accommodation provided through the International Protection Accommodation Services, IPAS, 1,692 of whom are children. What access do they have to the various reforms? Will their input be sought by the expert panel the Minister mentioned? Will their daily experiences be heard? Do they have a complaints...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I am asking this question on behalf of Deputy Niamh Smyth. I know the Minister is committed to ending the system of direct provision. I know that from our talks on the programme for Government. I would like to get a sense of where we are in that regard. Do we have a timeline for it? I fear that the system might conspire to dilute the Minister's ambition. Will the Minister assure me that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the fact that the Minister of State is on target. I also do not expect either her or the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to give us sight of the budget. I acknowledge the extra investment but it is not being seen on the ground. We have had this conversation. It seems to go into a big black hole and people's lived experience continues to worsen and disimprove. When the budget is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: Today, on "Stars in Their Eyes", I will be Deputy Michael Moynihan. I would like information on our plan as per the programme for Government commitment to sign the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister of State and acknowledge her work in this field since her appointment not just as a Minister of State but as a spokesperson on disability matters back in 2016. Now, as part of the Government, she is actioning much of what she called for then. Is there a timeline on earlier ratification or is it completely dependent on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act being...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Prices (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 83. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons availing of the fuel allowance; her plans to widen eligibility for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48635/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 73. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the detail of the changes to community employment service criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48634/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Youth Services (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 120. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people and youth services; the supports his Department has put in place to help assist youth services and youth organisations with resilience; the capital supports are available; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domestic Violence (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 160. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the development of proposals to provide a statutory entitlement to domestic violence leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48700/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the existing schemes and his proposals as outlined in Housing for All to convert existing but vacant commercial premises, including licensed premises and pubs to residential use; the timelines for the introduction of supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48874/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of funding for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [48875/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 252. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of her engagement in dealing with the issue of pensions for community scheme supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45422/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget Process (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 406. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine a budget submission from organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48844/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 407. To ask the Minister for Health the reason funding provided to the HSE for residential provision in the disability sector is so limited that only 56 new emergency residential placements could be provided in 2020 given that his Department’s capacity review document outlines a need for 91 placements per annum to meet demographic demand on top of up to 1,200 places required to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: 410. To ask the Minister for Health if he will note correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the proposed pandemic payment for healthcare workers; his views on the fact that these workers performed a vital service during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48849/21]

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Acting Chairman. I wish him good luck in the new gig. He looks very comfortable in that chair. I welcome the debate on the strategy. I commend the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, on the huge work he has put into the strategy. I join others in commending Deputy Stanton. Way back, we were both on the justice committee and I know he has taken an interest in this. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Chair and the witnesses for their most interesting input. Ms Farrell answered some of my questions already, but I will pose a query for her and for Dr. Ní Lochlainn. Is the row about the protocol, and the political machinations in that regard, obstructing their work and obstructing the need for us to co-operate on that work and on so much other cross-community work? For...