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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: That is welcome. The Minister of State mentioned the regional airports programme. I understand that, to qualify for the programme, an airport must have fewer than 3 million passengers to be in compliance with EU state aid rules. This year is the first year that Shannon was ever in the programme, which is welcome. Shannon has not reached 3 million passengers in a long time. Will the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Regarding this year's allocation under the regional airports programme, I believe that there was only a commitment of one year. When will the Minister of State make a decision on next year and the year after?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: For next year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Does the Minister of State envisage Shannon continuing to be in the programme next year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: That is welcome. If that is the case, though, then it is news to me because there had only been a commitment of one year. If the funding continues into next year and the year after, it will be welcome. It was a key objective outlined by Mr. Henry. The issue was also raised with me by Ms Considine. If Shannon continued to have access to the vital funding stream of the regional airport...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 22. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans that are in place for culture night 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32247/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 39. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of appeals on hand in his Department under the Large Scales Sports Capital Programme that were submitted on time and in accordance with the scheme; when he intends to bring about a conclusion to the long-standing appeals process under the Large Scale Sports Capital Programme, if he will give a commitment that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Process (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to amend the tax requirement in the upcoming Budget in terms of qualifying for the first-time buyers grant given the drive that is ongoing to recruit workers from abroad and to get many of the Irish diaspora to return to take up employment here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 562. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has directed that suitable school bus transport will be provided in the coming autumn to service the growing number of pupils (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32254/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Significant delays are being experienced in issuing decisions from An Bord Pleanála. Many of those decisions relate to strategic projects. Loads of constituents are in touch with me around this issue. Has the Minister plans to improve the situation there to get these decisions out more quickly? Many of these relate to commercial developments that are really needed and we must make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 441. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33467/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Deputy Higgins for allowing me to use this slot. I welcome all of the witnesses. I will direct my questions to Dr. Cleary of the Clare Pyrite Action Group. I pay tribute to her and her committee for the strong determined work they have done on behalf of homeowners in County Clare and, indeed, I will mention Clare County Council, Ms Anne Haugh and her team and the engineer, Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: If the visual inspection does not work, what would Dr. Cleary's recommendation be, as part of this new Bill? I understand it will be dealt with in regulation.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 590. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the review initiated in relation to the provision of school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33564/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 896. To ask the Minister for Health the levels of psychologist services that are available in north and west County Clare; if there are any plans to improve the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34421/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: I ask the Tánaiste about progress on Future Mobility Campus Ireland in Shannon. I understand he will visit Shannon on 15 July. I look forward to welcoming him there. Huge work has been taking place on the development of autonomous cars. This has been looked upon as a real opportunity for the mid-west region. Will the Tánaiste elaborate on the progress made to date?

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this important legislation. The life-changing discovery by so many householders in County Clare of the presence of pyrite in their homes in recent years has exposed the fundamental flaw in the previous scheme, namely, that households in County Clare were simply excluded and had no access to grant aid and nowhere to turn...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (29 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: 34. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to launch the next sports capital and equipment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34597/22]