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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Is it the case that a person returning to Ireland who was educated here and subsequently left the country for perhaps ten years before returning is not entitled to Irish-based education fees?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: After how long does that person regain that entitlement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: If the person had been away for a year or two, he or she would be okay, but if he or she was away for three years or longer he or she would-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Any of the witnesses can respond but I have a number of specific points. One issue raised by the witness was that the figures released by the Department on claims disallowed on the grounds of the HRC do not include a breakdown of those that have been referred to the appeals office. That is a critical piece of information because this would then give an overview. The only figure we have is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: That brings me specifically to this question. Ms McLaughlin referred to the guidelines and ensuring appropriate and consistent application of HRC guidelines for returning emigrants etc. Should there be something more specific, almost like a checklist of what would be appropriate? In other words, by having a more structured approach to dealing with habitual residency we would be giving less...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: To prove the case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Have colleagues any further questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Before I conclude, would our witnesses like to make any final comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Crosscare Emigrant Support Service: Discussion (28 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I thank the witnesses for their report, opening statement and presentation, and for taking questions. The responses were enlightening and informative. The issue of habitual residency is certainly something the committee will take seriously. We will do some further research on the number of cases in particular because that is interesting. It is unusual for somebody to turn around here and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Community Sector High Level Forum (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the community sector high level forum has met since its meeting on 23 November 2017; the progress in regard to pension provisions for supervisors and assistant supervisors of community employment schemes; if reports from these meetings will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28777/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Community Sector High Level Forum (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: The Minister will be aware of the Labour Court recommendation on the issue of pensions for community employment, CE, scheme supervisors and assistant supervisors. That recommendation is being discussed by the community sector high level forum. When did the forum last meet and what progress has been made to date on the recommendation?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Community Sector High Level Forum (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister. I received most of what he read out before, either in debates in this House or in previous questions. I am specifically concerned that he indicates the discussions with the high-level forum. There have been no discussions in 2018. The last date he gave was December 2017. It seems that we are kicking the can down the road. There is no enthusiasm to get a conclusion...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Community Sector High Level Forum (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: To be brief, we have a problem. The Minister acknowledged there would be a high cost because of other groups. I acknowledge those issues. I do not have the breakdown of figures that the Minister has. On the other hand, the other side of the equation is that there is a Labour Court recommendation to be dealt with and it is not going away. The problem is that this high-level forum was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 468. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to the green public transport fund to support the uptake of energy efficient technologies for PSO operators in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29250/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 469. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the alternative urban bus fleet trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29251/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 470. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of work being carried out to implement the targets as set out in the national development programme to cease purchasing diesel-only buses from July 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29252/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 471. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the alternative urban bus fleet trials will begin in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29253/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 472. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the targets for Dublin Bus to reduce emissions by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29254/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Jul 2018)

John Curran: 473. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of green energy buses that have been introduced to the Bus Éireann bus fleet to date; the targets for moving to low emission vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29255/18]