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Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 7 July 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (6 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 80. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the pilot vulnerability assessment scheme for international protection applicants has been implemented; the lessons his Department has gleaned from the pilot; when it is expected the standard implementation of vulnerability assessments will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36292/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (6 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 84. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the research into the provision of domestic violence leave; if he expects to be able to advise to introduce the leave; the timeline in place concerning same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36291/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The programme for Government contains a commitment under the mission of reforming and reimagining public life to establish a unit within the Department of the Taoiseach to co-ordinate social dialogue. The programme for Government states that the unit will "create new models of sectoral engagement". That task of reforming and reimagining public life is a central and key challenge for the...

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I was momentarily confused when Deputy Gannon mentioned neoliberal terminology and referenced "service providers" and "customers", so I had a quick check through the Bill and neither of those terms are used within it. To confirm, I believe we are discussing the same thing. I thank the Minister. Although the Bill dates from the previous Government, the pandemic has made us look afresh at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (8 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress report of the Technical University of the South-East; when the report is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36694/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the September 2021 reopening plans for third-level, further education, training and skills institutes and services; if the relevant institutions, staff, student and trainee representative bodies are involved in reopening plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36693/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (8 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 100. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the new local partnership projects for community safety which were announced in November 2020; her plans for further resourcing and funding of the projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36696/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (8 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 121. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to issues in relation to the progression of the regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants (details supplied); if her Department is working to address those concerns and challenges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36695/21]

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I understand that Deputies Canney, Tóibín and Verona Murphy are sharing time.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Deputy, can I redirect you to the amendment?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 101. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is scope to expand the community enhancement scheme to offer financial supports to communities that wish to undertake renovations on community centres or, potentially, construct new community centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38011/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State for the response. He has touched on the fact that there are two issues at play. First, it is a matter of filling in the gaps where there may be no community centres. Tramore is peculiar in this regard. It has a community of some 12,000 people, yet it does not have a community centre to serve it. It does not really have a village hall or shared community...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister of State. A dedicated funding source would be one of several steps in the right direction. Many communities have to develop their community facilities in dribs and drabs, and there are small groups of volunteers chasing every funding source available. We should bring the strands together and help put the facilities into the heart of the communities. In my home...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Is there scope to expand the community enhancement scheme to offer financial support to communities that wish to renovate community centres or, potentially, construct new ones?

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (15 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 128. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she plans to expand the walks scheme; if further funding will be allocated to the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38174/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Cathaoirleach. There may be some repetition, given that Senator Malcolm Byrne, in getting the first bite at the cherry, probably asked the most pertinent questions. If there is repetition, perhaps we can use the time to expand a little on those discussions. My first question concerns the relationship between the HEA and the Department, and the need to distinguish between the...