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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It does not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Sorry, could I just clarify something because this relates to the point I made? The Government consists of the 15 Ministers. To my understanding, the Government decided that if you are in auto-enrolment, you are subject to the top-up approach, the straight-cash approach, but that if you continue in a private occupational pension scheme, the Government still gives you 40% off. Under one,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: They are becoming more exclusive. I only asked in the point of comparison sense.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: They will certainly need it if they do not own their own houses. I would rather own my own house.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: That goes back-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I know. This goes back to our consideration because we have to use a wider lens than the Department. The Department is working on this. It is told it has to look after pensions but we have to look after everybody's life.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have to say I am very disappointed the debate is so short. I will try to raise as many issues as I can in a very short time. The first thing we need to do is progress offshore energy. There are a number of elements to this. We need fast, efficient and transparent administrative systems. We need to change the legal systems so decisions are made in good time. We also need to ensure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 119. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total underspend of capital across all Departments, including capital allocations deferred to 2023; the steps that he intends on taking to ensure that the total capital allocation in this year’s Revised Estimates Volume is expended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1372/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: This question relates to the underspend of capital across all Departments. I want included in the figure capital allocations deferred to 2023. It is important once money is provided that it is spent. If it is not spent, it means that houses, transport infrastructure and roads, hospitals and whatever are not built. The Minister might give me the details of it and tell me which Departments...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: If I understand correctly, between deferred capital at the end of the year, when the Minister allocated the money in 2021 for 2022 and 2023, he knew about the carryovers in each case. He is telling me, in fact, if I understand correctly, that the total is approximately €1.2 billion between carryovers and underspend at the Department. I keep thinking of all the services urgently...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I remember when carryovers were introduced. I had serious reservations because I felt they would become endemic in the system. In the public sector system, once a thing like that is opened up, they think that is part of what you do. You only spend a certain amount and carry over up to 20% or whatever you are allowed to carry over. One of my colleagues is smiling because the older heads...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have raised this issue previously. In fact, I raised it three times in the Dáil before Christmas and I am going to keep pursuing it until I get a resolution. It relates to Travellers who are living in very old caravans that are totally beyond their replacement date. One can imagine what it is like to sleep in one of these caravans on nights like those we have had in recent times....

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I listened to Deputy Cairns's contribution. She has put a lot of detailed work into the Bill, which I commend. Like any Bill, I have no doubt it can be improved. I hope that as the Bill goes through the House, the Minister will be open to suggestions for building on the basis of the Bill to see how it can be improved. On the other hand, it is time we moved ahead and brought in the Bill....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken by him to improve subsidised Bus Éireann and PSO services in 2023, including funding for more buses and a further reduction of fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1370/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase or decrease in the patronage of each of DART, Luas, Commuter and InterCity rail usage in 2022, compared with 2019; the services with the greatest percentage increase in patronage; the policies he intends on following in 2023 in order to increase this patronage further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1369/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Language (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he intends taking in 2023 to ensure more civil servants are capable of providing services through the medium of Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1371/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 266. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the welfare entitlements of non-EU or non-EEA refugees coming to Ireland and being placed in communities by the Red Cross under the community scheme of the Department of Justice; if there is an entitlement to jobseeker's allowance for those available for work, disability allowance for those with a disability, child benefit...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 275. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when payment will be made in relation to a property (details supplied) where Ukrainian refugees are housed as payment has not yet issued for the months of October, November and December 2022 although payment was meant to issue monthly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2541/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 276. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of properties housing Ukrainian refugees; the number where payment has not yet been made for October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2542/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Calafoirt agus Céanna (19 Jan 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 392. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine cén uair a thosóidh obair ar an gcé dhomhainfharraige i Ros an Mhíl; cen tráth atá i gceist chun cur isteach ar shíneadh ama ar an gcead pleanála don ché; cén uair a rithfidh an cead pleanála amach; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [2594/23]