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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to an issue (details supplied); and if he will provide an update on the matter. [29097/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: 371. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a sports capital grant will issue to a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29106/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Budget 2025 (9 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397 and 436 together. My Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities under the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability scheme, to assist people in private houses to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (9 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: Under the vacant site levy provisions contained in the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 (the Act), planning authorities were empowered to apply a vacant site levy of 3% of the market valuation of relevant properties which were listed on local authority vacant site registers in 2018, which relevant owners were liable to pay in January 2019. The rate of the levy increased to 7% for sites...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (9 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: 598. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29103/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (9 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: 789. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is a shortage of tyvense medication, which is used to treat conditions such as a ADHD; the measures his Department is taking to ensure an adequate supply of this vital medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29828/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (2 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: My Department jointly published the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People (NHSDP) 2022-2027 with the Department of Health and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in January 2022 and the Implementation Plan for the Strategy on 22 June 2023. The Strategy and Implementation Plan may be accessed on my Department’s website at the following link:...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if fee increases are being considered to (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28244/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (2 Jul 2024)

Alan Dillon: 489. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of an extension to a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28321/24]

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: I am pleased to bring the Bill, which has been described as generational legislation that will impact almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives, before the House. The Bill is the culmination of three years of legal and policy review. In the first instance, the Planning and Development Act 2000 was reviewed by the Office of the Attorney General over a 15-month period. This legal review...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank all Senators for their engagement on Second Stage. A wide range of topics were raised. The past 25 years have seen a rapid and exponential change in our country. Our thriving economy and successful education system present challenges in terms of housing and transport demand and the significant infrastructure requirements associated with it, as do the new sports and healthcare...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank Senators for their patience. I will address the judicial review process, which was brought up a number of times. Senator Kyne and others brought up the issue of vexatious or spurious appeals. The amendment that was tabled on Committee Stage has been accepted and will deal with those who seek to induce money or gifts by appealing or withdrawing appeals, or any through other such...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: A Chathaoirligh and members of the committee, it is an absolute pleasure and honour to be here with them on behalf of An Taoiseach and the leader of Fine Gael, Deputy Simon Harris, and as the Minister of State with responsibility for local government and planning. First, I commend the committee on taking on the important topic of the future of local democracy. I also commend the committee...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank members for their valued contributions. The importance of this session cannot be overstated and I look forward to the publication of the report into the future of local democracy and the recommendations that will stem from months of work. I acknowledge all the work the committee has undertaken over the past number of weeks. The arrangements for councillors to travel to Dublin have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (26 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a psychologist will be appointed by the National Educational Psychological Service to a school (details supplied); to provide an update to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27433/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (26 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: My Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities under the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, to assist people in private houses to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People Grant, which are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (25 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an accurate timeline on a site acquisition (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26763/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a list of all schools in County Mayo to be sanctioned autism/autism spectrum disorder classes for September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a list of all schools in County Mayo that have applied for autism/autism spectrum disorder classes for September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27138/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Jun 2024)

Alan Dillon: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an application for an autism class by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27140/24]