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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (7 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1179. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children removed from the assessment of need waiting list in each of the Cork and Kerry primary care psychology services for each month from 1 October 2022, in tabular form; the length of time the child was waiting for an AON in each case and the process of clinical decision-making involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Safe Deposits Boxes and Related Deposits Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I do not have a whole lot to add. Most of the questions I had were asked in previous sessions. It is very welcome that Banking & Payments Federation Ireland is going to work with the legislation. I have asked this question before of other organisations and I probably know the answer to it, but can the witnesses offer a ballpark sense of the number of items in both categories, that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Safe Deposits Boxes and Related Deposits Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is that each?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Safe Deposits Boxes and Related Deposits Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I get that. There is an awful lot of trawling needed to figure out the precise number. The only other thing I would say is that we probably need to give consideration to the point of a project. I do not understand the mechanics of how banks work on a daily basis but I am quite sure people are given a task of work for six months to two years and a team is set up and things like that. In...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Library Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development about the need to provide capital funding for new library buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50005/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (14 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will advise of the recent engagement her Department had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on remote working to support rural workers and communities, in view of the recent passing of legislation that will provide the legal right to request remote working; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regeneration Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 15. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the roll-out of the Towns First policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49715/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there will be a round of community halls funding; when this will be; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50006/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there will be another round of the Community Recognition Fund in 2024. [49717/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 32. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development how her Department will work with local authorities to encourage them to apply for new funding for the town and village renewal scheme; if there will be a minimum submission requirement for each local authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49718/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 290. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether there is a national policy which requires adults moving into a local authority home to have been on the housing list before being accepted on to the rent book. [50637/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Of the 126 gardaí who came out of Templemore last year, just one came to Cork. That continues a trend that has been going on for some time. Of the 237 new gardaí so far this year, only four are going to Cork. As I said, this is a quite worrying trend of Cork not getting its fair shake. We have approximately 10% of the population but are consistently getting just 1% or 2% of...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (23 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Tá sé fíorthábhachtach go mbeadh córas láidir leasa shóisialta ann chun a chinntiú go mbíonn cosaint ag daoine ó bhochtanas agus ó ghanntanas agus go mbeadh cabhair acu chun dul ar ais ag obair nó chun leanaí a thógáil agus le gach rud a théann leis sin. Tá sé fíorthábhachtach freisin go...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Not yet, but I will.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I echo the comments on the staff of the Department in the offices around the country as well as here in Dublin. I appreciate all the assistance my office receives from them. To start on a positive note, I mention the school meals. This is something I very much believe in and have argued for over a long period. It is very positive to see it happening. There are a few bits and pieces....

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Of course.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister has more or less answered my question, but I just want it to be crystal clear. This is something I support and agree with. There was previously the straw man and there have been changes since, but is it the Department's position now that the payment will be the €450 cap-----

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: -----or 60%-----

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: -----and up to nine months on a staged basis?