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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: My next question was on the role of tech multinationals, which is crucial. If we are not in a position to defend ourselves, particularly in comparison with other countries that began resourcing this area at a far earlier stage than we did, we need to try to reach out to organisations in the private sector in order to find the best expertise possible to allow us to build the team that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: Is the Minister of State in a position to give us the feedback from that engagement? What are they saying to the Government about our set-up and the steps we are undertaking to improve our cybersecurity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: I am asking the Minister of State specifically about the State's defences. Is he in a position to inform the committee of what the members of the private sector with whom he has engaged are telling the Government? What is the feedback he is getting on what happened with the attack on the HSE? Is he in a position to disclose any details in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: I will come back in the additional round of questioning if there is available time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: We are hearing a lot about reviews and reports. Time is against us on this issue. It is only a matter of time before we have another ransomware attack in the State. There is an onus everybody, including us on the committee, to try to assist in any way we can with our suggestions. I want to use the remainder of my time to be very clear that I think it is imperative as part of this review...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: The point of my contribution was to ensure those tech companies would have a role in the review of the NCSC we are here to discuss. That is what I am trying to stress to the Minister of State, to be totally clear.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress that has been made in bringing vacant homes back into use in Cork city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46470/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: I am delighted the Minister is in the Chamber to respond to a couple of questions on dereliction. In the context of the Government's plans to tackle dereliction and bring back vacant units into use as homes throughout Cork county and city, will the Minister update the House on some of the work he is doing in that areas? Given the crisis we are in, it would be prudent for the Department to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: It is important to put the matter into context. We are in one of the greatest housing crises the State has ever faced and we need to use every resource we have at our fingertips, including the bringing back into use of vacant units throughout many towns and communities in my constituency and Cork city and around the country. One issue that has not been mentioned much in this House relates...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: Many Deputies in constituency clinics and offices will have experienced the challenges constituents have in respect of securing one-bedroom accommodation. We know the pressures on social housing waiting lists throughout the country and my constituency is no different in that regard. Bringing vacant units back into use for housing could have an effect in this regard, particularly for people...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: Where is the Deputy's solution?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: 115. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way the new Croí Cónaithe fund will support villages and towns across rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46471/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: 632. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department is currently engaged in retaining any of the existing services other than residential care in the Owenacurra Mental Health Facility in Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46070/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Enterprise Support Services (5 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 57. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to progress the report and recommendations of the Night-time Economy Taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47928/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (5 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 37. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of plans for a full return of indoor sports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47927/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (5 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 440. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the funding for the school meals programme in a school (details supplied) can be increased to reflect the number of students currently attending the school. [47640/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if a second physiotherapist will be reinstated in Fermoy Hospital, County Cork. [47641/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 586. To ask the Minister for Health if a physiotherapist will be reinstated in Youghal Community Hospital, County Cork. [47642/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (7 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 52. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons availing of the fuel allowance per main qualifying payment in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (7 Oct 2021)

James O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the commitment to benchmark pension rates in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48642/21]