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Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the Social Democrats for bringing forward this motion. We do not seem to have a coherent strategy on the development of this industry and its impact on our current electricity and water infrastructure. It seems planning applications are made and decided at local level in local authorities. How are we planning to reduce the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity at a time when...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the trade union representatives for their attendance and the way in which they explained how important the services are. It is very important that we try to get that message out there. The services are important for the workers, particularly those in Empower in my own area whom I met quite often, including at their recent protest. I fully support the pause to provide an opportunity...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: Mr. Egan said the Department consulted and listened, contrary to the evidence that has been presented by workers, the representatives of trade union members who are here today, companies and elected members. Will he specifically point out what the Department included the tender that came directly from the feedback from those working in and employing people in the sector and those affected by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (28 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 344. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide information on his Department's review of siting and size conditions for rooftop solar panels on homes and a review of exemptions for educational and community buildings as part of the current development of interim planning regulations; if he will provide information on the stated need to consider...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (28 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 767. To ask the Minister for Health the definitive timeframe and plan for the full reopening of adult day services in an area (details supplied). [46533/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 769. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused funding by the HSE to go to England to undergo mesh removal surgery on the basis that it is available in some Irish hospitals given that they were informed by their consultant that this is not the case and would need to travel for the operation. [46535/21]

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. I ask him if he could try to make it a little longer in future, maybe by adding a few paragraphs, so we can go through it in the time we have and really get into the nuts and bolts of the issue. I look forward to the publication of the Government's legislation in the coming weeks. I also thank Deputy Farrell for his contribution because...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will be sharing my time with Deputy Seán Crowe. I acknowledge that the Government is not opposing this Bill and I hope that not all of the elements of it will be in the Government's long-awaited legislation dealing with illegal and dangerous scramblers and quads that are being ridden in our parks and open spaces. I say "long-awaited"...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Engagement with Chairperson Designate of Pobal (22 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: I thank Ms Mannion for the presentation and I welcome her to the role. I have been involved in many community development projects over a good number of years. There is sometimes a sense that while the funding community projects are looking for is not a significant amount of money, the process they have to go through to go apply for that funding is not worth the time, energy and commitment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Engagement with Chairperson Designate of Pobal (22 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: I am delighted to hear that. Thank you.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (21 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 443. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the processes that are in place for persons who apply for SUSI grants but are or were in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment given the payment is not recognised as a long-term welfare payment. [45239/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (21 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 507. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason inquests (details supplied) have been further delayed due to issues in relation to legal aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45240/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Bodies (21 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 671. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay within CORU in relation to the registration for professional counselling and psychotherapy services; and the timeline to complete this process (details supplied). [45237/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 672. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and adults awaiting counselling services in all HSE operational areas in tabular form. [45238/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (27 Jul 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of having technology installed in each of the Bus Éireann fleet to accept credit or debit card payments. [40327/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (27 Jul 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 390. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2022 of providing five additional drug detector dogs for the Revenue Commissioners. [40323/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Meetings (27 Jul 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 532. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the dates in 2020 and to date in 2021 she or her officials have met formally with persons (details supplied) in tabular form. [40330/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (27 Jul 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 998. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will progress to the next stage of works; and the amount spent to date on this project. [40324/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (27 Jul 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 999. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will progress to the next stage of works; and the amount spent to date on this project. [40325/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jul 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 1383. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a new tender for the provision of additional Garda public order unit vans will be put out before the end of 2021. [40328/21]