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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (30 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 453. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the granting of an extension for a childcare service (details supplied) under the building blocks improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52932/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I bring to the Taoiseach's attention an issue that has been constantly raised by numerous distressed cancer patients concerning their experience when applying for medical cards. In discussion with the staff and volunteers of the Irish Cancer Society, it has become even more evident with the numerous challenges faced by individuals who received devastating news of cancer diagnosis and who...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [50921/23]

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to address a topic outlined in the programme for Government that pertains to the mental health services for children and adolescents. Only recently, the Fine Gael parliamentary party members engaged with the organisation Families for Reform of CAMHS, where we had the opportunity to listen to some profoundly distressing stories concerning the impact of the HSE on children and...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Sinn Féin's conduct this evening is nothing short of a disgrace. Its party leader has knowingly misled this Dáil-----

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: -----which is a shame on you, Deputy McDonald.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: This vote of confidence reeks of hypocrisy and opportunism. I stand in absolute support for the Minister, Deputy McEntee, who remains dedicated to the Department of Justice and in support of An Garda Síochána in its relentless pursuit of upholding law and order, while Sinn Féin shamelessly prioritises political point scoring. Instead of showing unity and stability in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Similar to other Deputies, I want to raise the issue of the accessibility of our national games, the controversy following the publication of GAAGO schedule for 2024 and the ongoing inquiry by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in regard to the licence for GAAGO, which was originally designed for an international market but is now exclusive in showing games on a domestic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Government commitment to reform the TV licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53467/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Given the recent controversy surrounding RTÉ, reform of the TV licence is a matter of great importance and we look forward to seeing what plans are formed by Government regarding the future funding of this sector.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. I would welcome her thoughts on the decision about RTÉ's future funding. It is anticipated that this decision will be made in the first half of 2024. Clarity around Government's plans for reform of the TV licence becomes front and centre in this regard. While I accept the difficulties regarding the publication of the technical working group's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I certainly agree with that sentiment. We had the independent broadcasters before the Oireachtas last week and Fine Gael itself had a delegation. Local radio is very important across Ireland. There are over 3.7 million listeners of local radio. They need to be factored into the reform of the TV licence and should be placed front and centre alongside RTÉ. We all know RTÉ has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Media Sector (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Future patterns of media consumption are likely to be shaped by several key trends. These trends will have a significant implication for public policy. I would be grateful to hear the Minister's thoughts on the future direction of media consumption.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Media Sector (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for another comprehensive response. I would add that the media landscape is becoming more complex as more of the public consume their media from different platforms. There will be a growing need for media literacy and education as a result. We can see that, around the digitalisation and the streaming services, there is a huge shift now to consuming content on demand...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: While I accept the merits of the €10 million support scheme for businesses, for me and for those I represent along the western seaboard, it does not go far enough. The exclusion of the hospitality sector, especially, is a major concern in this regard. I ask that we revisit this and look to put an additional package in place. A scheme of €10 million will only touch the surface...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (6 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [52251/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (6 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [53465/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (6 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Recent reports suggest that pyrite issues are affecting up to 1,000 homes in Mayo, from Erris to Ballina and from Westport to Castlebar. That figure encompasses both rural and State properties. These homes are showing concerning signs and cracking patterns, suggesting immediate attention is required. This devastating development is forcing families to witness the demolition of their homes...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Business Supports (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 91. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason restaurants, cafés and gastropubs in areas highly dependent on tourism are not part of the new €10 million support scheme to assist those affected by the use of local hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation to house refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53468/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the 60 km greenway link from Westport via Castlebar to Ballina; the up-to-date timeline for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53208/23]