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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: Was there any discussion on the programmes and initiatives that local development companies could roll out given their record in terms of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: The Minister committed to providing funding to maintain the staff of local development companies. When will this funding be formally communicated to staff members because some of their contracts are due to expire on 31 December?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: Has an independent cost-benefit analysis been undertaken of the new structural arrangements put in place for the delivery of the current programme involving local authorities and Pobal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: Mr. Parnell has confirmed that the new programme will not commence until 2023, which was communicated to the committee a couple of weeks ago in a briefing note from the Minister as well. Is the Department preparing a multi-annual programme to get us to 2023? If so, will it be over two years or three years and what budget will be made available specifically for delivery of those projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: Does Deputy Kerrane want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: I thank our witnesses, Mr. Parnell and Ms De Brúch, for their contributions and engagement with the committee.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: Question No. 79 in the name of Deputy Cullinane is being taken by Deputy Mark Ward.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (15 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: At the outset, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for debate. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, in the Chamber. Ennis is the capital town of County Clare and the largest town in Munster, with a population of more than 25,000 people. Ennis town centre is distinguished by its medieval character exemplified by narrow streets,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (15 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister of State for his update, his response and his knowledge of this particular issue. When does he expect a decision to be arrived at with regard to URDF applications? He said that there had been 76 applications nationwide. This is a key application made by Clare County Council. It is the final piece of the jigsaw. It is underpinned by public consultation, engagement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 105. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider introducing a scheme to facilitate the cleaning of rivers and water courses similar to the local improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43742/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Correspondence (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 114. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43647/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 115. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 8 December 2020, if the payment of a sports capital grant application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43735/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 236. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 will be enacted to give full provision to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43831/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 237. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43832/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 314. To ask the Minister for Health when the Disability Act 2005 will be fully commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43833/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: 315. To ask the Minister for Health when he will legislate for personal assistance services as a right in law as per the motion unanimously supported by Dáil Éireann on 29 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43834/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: I thank the Deputy. I ask the witnesses to be conscious of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: That is something I and other members of the committee have an interest in. Shannon has huge potential to exploit cargo. I thank Mr. O'Callaghan for his positive engagement with the committee on that. I welcome the Irish Road Haulage Association to the meeting. I thank them and their members for their extraordinary efforts during the past year. We really value the service they have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: Was there flexibility before on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Joe Carey: I encourage both groups to work together and come back with a proposal for the committee. We might bring them back to present it.