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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister for his presentation. I will focus on two issues, namely, student accommodation and apprenticeships. I believe they are linked. In terms of student accommodation, every year every Deputy and Senator hears distressing stories from people throughout the country who cannot source accommodation. There are no quick fixes or solutions to this. I can see that. I wonder,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 299. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide, in tabular form, the number and the stated or declared nationalities of those persons who arrived at Dublin Airport and who subsequently claimed international protection without being in possession of correct identifying documentation or no identifying documentation for the years 2016 to date; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 300. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide, in tabular form, the number and the stated or declared nationalities of those persons who arrived at an International Protection Office and who subsequently claimed international protection without being in possession of correct identifying documentation or no identifying documentation for the years 2016 to date;...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: During Leaders' Questions last July, and several times since, I have raised the backlog of 1,000 disabled applicants who are seeking a primary medical certificate. As the Taoiseach is aware, the primary medical certificate scheme provides relief from vehicle registration tax and VAT and is open to severely and permanently disabled persons as a driver or passenger. To qualify for the relief...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Taoiseach for his comments and commitment to pursue the issue further. We are talking about 1,000 applicants here and even if that number were to increase slightly, it would not put the State under undue pressure. This is something that we can do and is achievable. It is something we must do to ensure that this State has credibility in supporting and upholding the rights of...

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I represent people on the Tipperary-Offaly border who work in the town of Roscrea. They are decent people who pay their taxes. The way they were treated and demonised in the national media was shameful. Not one bad person was up there that day. Everything was handled wrong. It was done to create the image that the people and the community were wrong and I condemn that. What was done to...

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue and I acknowledge the work of Deputy Kenny in bringing it forward. While I certainly accept that Deputy Kenny is motivated by what he believes is the best approach to this issue, I cannot support the aim of this Bill which is to make it legally permissible for a person to possess up to a stated amount of cannabis resin for adult personal use....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: There has been much frustration, speculation and concern about the future of respite beds at Birr Community Nursing Unit in County Offaly. Respite beds have been moved from the unit to other units. There is a great deal of uncertainty over whether the move is permanent or temporary. I would like some clarity on that. We need urgent assurances from the HSE that this is just a temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (30 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 298. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of allocations under the Sports Capital Programme will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3851/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 136. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify if the premises formerly known as The Limit Bar in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, is being considered or has been accepted for use as an international protection accommodation site; if so, the number to be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4509/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 137. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify if the Technology Centre in Birr, County Offaly, is being considered or has been accepted for use as an international protection accommodation site; if so the number to be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4510/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (31 Jan 2024)

Carol Nolan: 174. To ask the Minister for Health to provide, in tabular form, the number of GPs reimbursed (PCRS) for the years 2019 to date for first and second consultations for terminations of pregnancy; the number of payments issued for all termination of pregnancy consultations by all other providers for the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4511/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Funding (1 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 161. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of recent reporting that the EU has developed a confidential plan to cut-off all EU funding to Hungary in the event that Hungary exercises a veto with respect to EU funding for Ukraine (details supplied); if Ireland is a party to this plan; if Ireland has been involved in drawing up or signing off on this plan. [4808/24]

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: John Bruton was a man of faith who lived his Christian values in his personal and private life but he was also a committed and dedicated politician of principle. Today, we honour John Bruton's memory and legacy. I want to pay my deepest respects. I extend my condolences and offer solidarity to his wife Finola, to our Dáil colleague Richard, and to all of his family, his friends and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: 88. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020; if any preliminary assessments have been made as how the agency will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5919/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: Will the Minister provide an update on the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020? Have assessments been undertaken to outline how the agency will be funded? In early December last year, the Minister confirmed to me that he aimed to bring forward a final proposal dealing with the issues relating to the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020 early in the new year. I would appreciate...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: I certainly welcome the fact that this legislation will be brought forward. It is good news that it is on track. I hope it will not be put back again. I hope we can deliver on bringing that forward. I have concerns in respect of the fact that the Minister of State mentioned that no assessment was done about funding the agency. I know the Minister of State mentioned there was a review of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister of State for his response and indeed his commitment to help to resolve this matter, which has been ongoing for some time. I recognise and acknowledge that. I recognise that it is complex and that much is involved. The ecological consultant is carrying out a high-level environmental study. I am wondering about the tender. I know the Minister of State said he is...

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Carol Nolan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which is, at the very least, a step in the right direction in terms of redressing the power imbalance that has operated for decades in this State when it comes to consumer and financial institutions, be they banks, vulture funds or any other financial entity. In that sense, we can achieve the stated objectives of this Bill around strengthening...