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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: 209. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports, funding schemes and grants which are available to non-governmental environmental and conservation organisations; the updates to same made in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46771/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: 232. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports, funding schemes and grants which are available to non-governmental environmental and conservation organisations; the updates to same made in budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46769/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and submissions. I will begin with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. How many meetings has it had with the Department of the Taoiseach in recent months specifically on peat workers and the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: What engagement has the Department had with the Department of Finance and the Department with responsibility for climate action on the €6 million just transition fund targeted for the midlands and the establishment of a just transition commissioner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: How many meetings has the Department had?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Department referenced a lot of what existed previously with regard to regional enterprise plans and ongoing policy initiatives. Entire communities are being adversely affected, as has been mentioned. Will Mr. Hughes outline what new community supports and assistance will be made available by the Department separate to what is already ongoing? It is important to separate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: That is fine, but I asked specifically about the fact that workers are being threatened with job losses right now. Exploring or reviewing potential opportunities is fine but what-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: -----workers want to know is what the tangible opportunities are right now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: We heard about funding but we do not know exactly what is involved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank Mr. Hughes. I want to ask the SEAI a couple of questions. How long do I have left?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: I will bank them all and the witnesses can answer what they can. What specific steps has the SEAI taken to ensure the delivery of retrofits for those in social housing and at risk of energy poverty in the first instance? Could the witnesses provide a high-level breakdown of how the €13 million will be specifically allocated? What involvement has the SEAI had with the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: Have any of the applications been approved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: I will be brief. I thank the witnesses for attending the committee meeting. Ms Counihan's recommendation to provide the information prior to an investigation is wise and positive. It would enhance the level of provision. In the absence of the O'Malley review, it is regrettable the Department has missed another deadline in such an important area, particularly with regard to the politics of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister's speech said little. The Department stated it does not fit with Government policy and that it will not propose changes in advance of the O'Malley review. It is good to have this conversation and we can focus on future rights, provision and support. This is my suggestion. I do not have questions for the witnesses and I thank them from their expert opinion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank my colleague for his work in this area.

Financial Challenges Facing RTÉ and its Revised Strategy 2020-2024: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: I am sharing time. The most surprising thing about last week's announcement of the scale of the problems in RTÉ was that the Government was surprised at all. The station has posted seven annual deficits in the last decade. The broadcaster reportedly requested €55 million earlier this year, while the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, requested an additional €30...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (14 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: 139. To ask the Minister for Health if changes have been made to the way in which prescription medication is dispensed in pharmacies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47038/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (19 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: 108. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the commemoration for fallen service men and women which was due to take place on 8 November 2019 was cancelled; when it will be rescheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47332/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (19 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: 110. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the progress made in the implementation of each of the 88 projects under the White Paper on Defence in tabular form; the number of projects commenced and the date on which they commenced; the number completed; the proposed starting date for those that have not been initiated; and the timeframe for completion. [47840/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Service Pay Commission Reports (19 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: 111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in those actions in the high-level plan to implement the report of the Public Service Pay Commission on recruitment and retention issues in the Permanent Defence Force that are due for immediate implementation and those due for implementation in the short-term in tabular form. [47841/19]