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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps being taken to deal with the retention of staff in community development projects in view of the fact that large numbers of staff are leaving to fill roles in the HSE and in local authority-run projects; and if there is a plan to introduce pay parity to encourage more people to join the sector. [9207/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: What steps are being taken to deal with the retention of staff in community development projects in view of the large number of staff who are leaving to take up roles with the HSE and local authorities? Is there a plan to introduce pay parity to encourage more people to join the sector and, importantly, to retain those currently working in the community?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: That is part of the problem. There is no one Minister with an overarching role for in respect of community development. Anywhere we go, we hear about the deep concern regarding job recruitment and retention. The simple fact, however, is that funding provided for salaries in the community development sector simply do not match what the State, through local authorities and the HSE, is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 54. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what a service that was formerly provided by a company (details supplied) will look like under the direction of her Department; and if she will give a commitment that the information available will be easily accessed and not restricted. [9236/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Communications (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 61. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has had any interaction with a project (details supplied) that provides a blueprint for advanced skills and training in the social economy; and if a commitment will be given to work with the project. [9237/23]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: The Bill is welcome. We need to acknowledge and streamline the difficulties at all levels of the Garda Síochána from Commissioner down and build on what is going well. The level of confidence in GSOC presents an issue, with some investigations taking too long. With Deputy Paul Murphy, I raised this matter last week as it related to the ongoing investigation into the death of...

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome this Bill and thank the Deputies who brought it forward. Given that Sinn Féin tabled a motion on the matter to which it relates last night, it is a sign of the really deep concern that we all have about the ending of this eviction ban and the cliff edge that people will face. There is no doubt that the Government has lost control of the homelessness crisis. That is obvious...

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

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. It is something that has needed to happen for many years. I commend all of those who campaigned and worked hard to get this far. I acknowledge there is no one voice on this issue. While we are speaking about a citizens' assembly I call on the Government to stop dragging its heels and establish a citizens' assembly on Irish unity as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will clarify that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is grant-aiding the supply of the (details supplied) with buffer. [8725/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 543. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the correct route for a five-year-old Irish born child (details supplied) of foreign parents, who is applying for an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/23]

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: Ireland has a history of forced emigration through the brutal occupation of our country and the failure of this State to be able to provide work to generations of young men and women. We all know some were welcomed and others were met with signs that said "No blacks, no dogs, no Irish". The immigration, refugee and asylum seeker crisis of today is a space we should not be in. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: This incident happened in my constituency, not too far from my home, and I have asked consistently about the GSOC investigation. To be honest, I listened to the reply and it is pretty much identical to what we heard before Christmas, the Christmas before that and in the summer. It is pretty much identical to the previous statements. If an investigation was being carried out by An Garda...

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: There is one part of the Minister's statement I agree with. I am glad she pointed out the notorious failure of the British state to look after the citizens of the North it has ruled for 100 years. The Minister makes a powerful case for a united Ireland. Workers and families are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, despite what the Minister said over the past ten minutes. I ask...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of permits that the Dublin Airport Authority issued to hotel courtesy buses and other transport companies to pick up customers at Dublin Airport in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and the criteria that must be met prior to a permit being issued. [7299/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Bus Éireann buses that left from Dublin Airport to different parts of the country for each specific route in the month of January 2023. [7300/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons who used each of the Dublin Bus night links by route in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [7301/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 198. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of customs officials of inspection at Dublin Airport, Dublin Port and Dún Laoghaire Port in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the value of items, substances and cash seized during this period. [7298/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 213. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be approved for the remarking and resurfacing of the car park at the National Botanic Gardens. [7306/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 224. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extra funding being allocated to increase participation in swimming, tennis and so on over the next two to three years. [7314/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (14 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 293. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he spoke with the United States National Security Adviser during his recent visit to the United States. [7307/23]