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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (16 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has any plans for a further extension of the timeline for the reduction in excise duties on petrol, diesel and marked gas oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30070/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: As we gather here today, every 48 seconds someone dies of starvation in the horn of Africa. On Tuesday last Deputies were invited to a very stark briefing organised by Dóchas. We were addressed by the Dóchas CEO, Ms Jane-Ann McKenna, and four of the aid agencies operating in the horn of Africa, that is, Goal, Trócaire, Concern and Oxfam and were told that 181 million people...

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to discuss and examine the supports available for people with special educational needs. As a society, it is critical we deliver an education system that is of high quality for all our children, where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach his or her full potential, and where every child with additional needs...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ukraine War (16 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance his current assessment of the consequences that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is having and will have on the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30069/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Inflation Rate (16 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 136. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures that he is taking to address the impact of construction material price inflation on public works projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29641/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 139. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of Covid-19 contingency funding that was drawn down in the first five months of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29640/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome Ms Simson and thank for her remarks, particularly as regards the REPower EU plan. Obviously, the emphasis of the plan has changed, given the geopolitical events Europe is facing. I am particularly struck by the need to protect and support Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states. I had the opportunity to visit Lithuania recently. I saw what it did long before the Russian...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: Like Senator Higgins, I will stand as otherwise our guests will not see me. I missed some of the contributions until the speakers stood up. I thank the Chairman, Deputy Leddin, for all of his work in organising today's meeting. In particular, I thank the Cathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly, a colleague of mine whose brainchild it was to open up the Seanad and ensure we heard at first hand...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Dr. Lynn for her presentation and for outlining some of those elements. The key thing for me is the 60 new staff she mentioned and the additional funding of €55 million, which will have enormous benefits for the NPWS. I know there will be an internal review to improve the service that is there. I want to compliment Dr. Lynn and her colleagues within the NPWS for the work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: Those red squirrels originate in Wexford, so Dr. Lynn is correct about this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: Okay. It is more an issue for Irish Water. That is fine. I thank Dr. Lynn.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who has long been experiencing issues with their Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland application and who has since been taken off the list; if he will request his officials to review the issue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 166. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of lifetime loans that have been issued to older persons over the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 259. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of the proposed 597 unit public housing scheme at the former Shanganagh Castle site in Shankill, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 260. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of the proposed 42 unit public housing scheme on lands at Loughlinstown Wood, Loughlinstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 261. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the mortgage allowance scheme which supports local authority tenants who surrender their home to purchase or self-build a new home; if he will provide details of the number of successful applications by local authority during the years 2016 to 2021, in tabular form; the details of the date of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 376. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the status of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32057/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 377. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Irish Aid to the Horn of Africa region; the efforts that are being made to avoid a humanitarian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32064/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 644. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the strategic plans for the new national apprenticeship office; the timeframe for each item; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32091/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Jun 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 660. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Adamstown is being considered for a new Garda station by Garda management; the criteria and the way that potential sites and locations are identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32063/22]