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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive response. It is encouraging to hear that with the support of the EDA, the Defence Forces are enhancing their capability and improving their readiness. This will contribute more effectively to both regional and international security. I am aware that the EDA chief executive visited Ireland last year and had discussions with the Defence...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I have just one comment on participation in joint exercises. Over the past months we have seen a number of drug seizures off the coast, which have been valued at more than €100 million. With Ireland's vast coastline extending to more than 3,000 km, it is not practical for officers within the maritime unit to be able to cover all this area. The possible assistance of the EDA to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economy and investment will next meet. [55138/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I want first to commend the success of the Government and of Fine Gael's policy in the unprecedented job opportunities which mean that unemployment is currently at an all-time low. Figures have also shown over 1,800 IDA Ireland-backed companies directly employ over 300,000 people in Ireland for the second consecutive year. This also demonstrates a continued strong regional performance for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I want to bring to focus the role of young family carers. A recently published ESRI report highlighted the challenges faced by young people who are overburdened in their role as carers for parents, siblings or close relatives. The story of a 17-year-old student from the west of Ireland who helps her six-year-old non-verbal autistic brother was highlighted in the report. The young girl...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 236. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for details of the business support schemes introduced to support SMEs in relation to the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 334. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will undertake a review of the high-status objective catchment area and area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan which excludes homeowners with problematic septic tanks from inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 335. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the new criteria for applicants under the new domestic wastewater treatment systems grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2373/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 416. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the 10% increase in the criminal legal aid payment will be introduced, as committed to in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 417. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an increase in the criminal legal aid payments rates so that full re-instatement can be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2397/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 442. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for clarification on concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) in relation to recommendations by the Firearms Expert Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2588/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 505. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); when this will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2406/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 661. To ask the Minister for Health to provide information on why the public fertility treatment system does not provide for male fertility specialists, despite the fact that infertility affects both men and women equally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2994/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 662. To ask the Minister for Health if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that policy related to the public fertility treatment system in Ireland provides equal treatment and care for both men and women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2995/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 663. To ask the Minister for Health to detail what measures are being taken to acknowledge and address male fertility issues in order to improve the overall success rates of fertility treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2996/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 665. To ask the Minister for Health to provide a current policy document or procedure outlining the HSE’s stance on feeding in the community with regard to an elderly individual in receipt of home support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3015/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 666. To ask the Minister for Health if feeding is required by a service user in the community home help system, the expected waiting time for a service user to be assessed; what this assessment comprises; if it includes speech and language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3016/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 177. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number on waiting lists (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3195/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 202. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacancies and the level of developmental assessment needs within services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (24 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the average weekly appointments seen for services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3197/24]