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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update regarding a school (details supplied); the reason the building and planning unit are not providing a permanent building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26844/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 270. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the exact quantity of imported beef that has entered the Irish market in each of the past four months to date; the breakdown of the top five countries, and their respective quantities for this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26845/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 271. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has conducted an assessment of the impact of imported beef on Irish beef prices in each of the past four months to date; if so, the findings of this assessment; if there are significant price fluctuations; if so, how are they attributed to the imported beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26846/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the current volume of imported beef compares to the corresponding period in previous years; if there are any notable increases or decreases in imports during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 338. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the National Youth Mental Health Task Force, in particular the youth mental health pathfinder project; if a pathfinder team is now in place; if so, the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 386. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the discussions on pay grades for adult education tutors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26761/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 387. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide clarification on the differences in pay arrangements across the education and training boards for adult education tutors; the specific differences that exist; how they are being addressed to ensure consistency and fairness in remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26795/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (1 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the claim to align adult education tutors with a pay scale of an existing grade in ETBs; the progress that has been made in identifying the scale of cost and making an offer within the parameters set by FEMPI legislation and the Public Service Stability Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I concur with my colleagues that the scheme is very important. The 48 different projects that were awarded funding in County Mayo of in the region of €2.2 million will have a really positive impact on both the individuals and the communities that were allocated funding. The direct engagement with local communities and through local community development groups in municipal districts...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 74. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the measures being taken to tackle vacancy and dereliction in our towns and villages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28352/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is crucial that Government continues to address the issues of vacancy and dereliction in our towns and villages. I would appreciate any insights into the Department's efforts to revitalise our towns and villages.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. The two policies outlined in her statement around the Town Centre First policy and the town and village renewal scheme are crucial in addressing the pervasive challenges around dereliction and vacancy in many rural towns and villages throughout the country. As someone who advocates for the development and revitalisation of our rural communities, which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister again for her response. I commend her and her Department on their commitment to rural development. I applaud the positive impact under the town and village renewal scheme and the Town Centre First policy. Certainly, as Deputy Ring outlined, the implementation on the ground through local authorities has been disappointing to a degree. Castlebar historic core was...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 16. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will meet next. [28354/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the Taoiseach's comments regarding the additional allocation of €240 million for the community healthcare networks. The implementation of the Sláintecare vision for primary care facilities is crucial for creating a more accessible and effective healthcare system. There is certainly a focus on increasing the capacity and availability of primary care centres, but one...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 25. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [28359/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: In recent years, Ireland has made several applications to host large-scale sporting events, including the Ryder Cup 2026, the UEFA European Football Championship 2028, and the Rugby World Cup 2023. However, we encountered challenges in making substantial impact once these bids were submitted, primarily due to the lack of co-ordination among Departments and sporting organisations. The...

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Deputy O'Connor is not partaking. I am sharing time with Deputies Griffin and Cahill. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and highlight the exceptional work undertaken by the Government and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, to revitalise rural Ireland and create thriving regional and rural communities. Certainly, it is the ambition and our...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 97. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding provided by her Department to County Mayo since January 2020; the list of projects supported under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, Town and Village Renewal Scheme, Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Fund, Building Acquisition Fund and CLÁR Fund during this time in County Mayo; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (13 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27186/23]