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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister for his response. I think it does make sense for him to review the position and defer the Government-imposed planned increase set in train for 1 August. We have had a 4 cent increase per litre on petrol and 3 cent on diesel. The Minister has outlined that. He has said, quite correctly, that the Government is not responsible and cannot manage all price shocks. This is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fuel Prices (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: It has to be kept under review. It fact, the Minister should make a clear statement here today that he is actively considering deferring the planned increases in August and October, respectively, which will make the differential between retail prices in the South vis-à-vis the North much more significant. The Minister is quite correct. When people cross the Border from Drogheda or...

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased to speak in support of the establishment and the principle of both the future Ireland fund and the infrastructure, climate and nature fund. It is a principle that we agree with the Government on. The fact we are establishing funds of this nature is something that would have seemed simply beyond us just a few short years ago. Fifteen years ago, the economy of our country was...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the problems being experienced in areas such as Cherrybrook, Ardee, County Louth, where infrastructure/ducting deficits prevent homes from accessing commercial fibre broadband services through the recognised providers; if he will consider a 'gap funding' model to address this issue; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 148. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when two Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft delivered to the Air Corps in June and October of 2023, will reach full operational capacity and be available for Maritime Defence and Security Operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14035/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vacant Properties (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 284. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of successful Living City Initiative applications made to renovate and refurbish properties in Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Kilkenny respectively in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023; the reasons Drogheda is not included in the initiative, given its population is significantly larger than that of Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 613. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the LGMA and the National Town Centre First office will carry out a long-awaited collaborative town centre health check for Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 1261. To ask the Minister for Health if he will continue to fund an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13861/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Properties (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 1545. To ask the Minister for Health what plans the HSE has for the building in Laytown, County Meath that previously housed the Laytown Healthcare Unit; if the building could be released by the HSE for community use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15027/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 1595. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that some GPs are continuing to issue six-month repeat prescriptions for long-term medicines and medical devices, despite the new rules introduced from 1 March, allowing them to issue these prescriptions for 12 months; what he and his Department are planning to do to ensure that GPs comply with the new rules; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 36. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will commit to a review in 2024 of the remittance basis of tax and the domicile levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15014/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the anomaly that sees a VAT exemption applied to the services of psychologists but not to suitably qualified psychotherapists and counsellors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16745/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (16 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of correspondence issued to her from a school (details supplied); further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 13 February 2024, if she will provide an update which relates to the subject matter of the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16333/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 58. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he remains committed to the agreed pathway for the implementation of a living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17196/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: First, I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Peter Burke, on his appointment as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, on her appointment, and the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, on his reappointment. Congratulations to all. I ask the Minister if he is still committed to the roadmap and the pathway to a living wage, as set out by the Low...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: There is no doubt that some small businesses are experiencing difficulties at the moment. There will be challenges for businesses to wean themselves off the kind of corporate welfare that has been available over the last few years to maintain the viability of businesses. However, this should not be done at the expense of low-paid workers. We have a problem with low pay in this country....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: The ambition of the new Taoiseach to reset the messaging for Fine Gael and to go back to basics, as some people have described it, is worrying for working people across the country. This is especially the case if it is framed through the lens of worker versus business. That should not be the case. Quite frankly, however, that is how the mood music is being set. This is especially the case...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Rights (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: That was an excellent report from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and I advise the Minister to read it. This is not the first time this morning that questions were posed on Fine Gael's commitment to modest adjustments to Ireland's sick leave regime. I note the Minister did not give me a straight or direct answer earlier. It would provide some reassurance to workers across the country if...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Rights (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: This question is on sick pay.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (18 Apr 2024)

Gerald Nash: 65. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on his plans to transpose the EU directive on adequate minimum wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17054/24]