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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 523. To ask the Minister for Health if he can clarify the position surrounding a business (details supplied) as to when they ceased their delivery of services, the number of home help support impacted, the contingency plan put in place and if staff were remunerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53300/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 524. To ask the Minister for Health if he can confirm employees of a company (details supplied) received a Covid recognition grant from the Department of Health for its Mayo and Galway staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53301/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 612. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the most recent information and a specific timeline for implementation of recommendations contained within the McHugh report in supporting student nurses and midwives; if he can clarify the disbursement of enhanced allowances promised to student nurses and midwives, both for 2023 and for the previous year; and if he will make a statement...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 215. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he could provide an update on the current situation in Gaza; and the actions the Irish Government is taking at both EU and UN levels to contribute to a resolution of the ongoing issues in the region. [50222/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the all-island strategic rail review and the impact of the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52774/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is confident that his Department will use all of the allocated funding for capital projects this year; if he is concerned over the underspend of €200m in the first half of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52773/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capital Expenditure Programme (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on delays in capital building projects within her Department impacting County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52776/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of digital support offered to special education classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52775/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 225. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the ongoing efforts to support Irish citizens who are currently undocumented in the United States; if discussions have been held with the Biden administration regarding measures to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50221/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 241. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what the Irish position is in relation to the conflict between Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50918/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 256. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide a detailed update on the status of the long-delayed pension increases for An Post pensioners, which were approved by the Labour Court in January 2023 and signed off by both the An Post Pension Board of Trustees and the Board of Management of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53104/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 257. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason for the eleven-month delay in granting final approval to pension increases for An Post pensioners; the estimated additional cost to the Exchequer or to An Post, given the average pension at An Post is €320 a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53105/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 258. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the financial implications for either the Exchequer or An Post for the granting of consent for the payment of a 2% increase to An Post pensioners with effect from 1 January 2023, as well as the separate increases of 5% from 1 January 2022, and 1% from 1 July 2023, in accordance with the Labour Court recommendation;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 259. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide assurance that more than 7,000 An Post pensioners will start receiving the backdated cost-of-living increases at the end of November, as mentioned; the measures that have been put in place to ensure the timely disbursement of these payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53119/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 408. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on discussions with RSS and TUS supervisors in relation to pay claims; when this issue will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52928/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 453. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the granting of an extension for a childcare service (details supplied) under the building blocks improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52932/23]

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: As we gather this evening, the victims of the atrocious stabbing incident in Dublin remain first and foremost in our thoughts and prayers. We also give thanks to the heroes who intervened in what was a terrible situation. The appalling knife assault followed by the chaotic rampage of a mob in our capital starkly contradicts the values we hold dear in this country. It is disheartening but...

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (28 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [50920/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (28 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: In the wake of the unsettling events that unfolded in Dublin last Thursday, is it worth examining the Children's Act 2001? It needs to be revised in light of the concerns that emerged. Video footage clearly depicts a mixture of individuals, both adolescents and adults, who are easily recognisable in appearance and clothing as well as the use of bicycles and electric scooters, engaging in an...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Diabetes has a major impact on the Irish healthcare system. It counts for a significant proportion of annual spending. However, there is a lack of clarity and transparency around how this money is being spent specifically on diabetes priority actions. I call on the Government to take the following steps to address the issue: develop a comprehensive national diabetes strategy to direct...