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Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the statement from the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. The numbers are startling and the scale is something we have not seen since the war in the former Yugoslavia. I extend my welcome to all those Ukrainian people, including families and children, who have recently come into our community. I also commend the local partnerships and the many local people who have done amazing work. I...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed).: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 14. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the discussion on multi-annual funding for section 38 and section 39 organisations. [8783/22]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed).: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Will the Minister inform the House of the status of discussions about multi-annual funding for section 38 and section 39 organisations? This has been a critical issue for many community and voluntary organisations throughout the State. They have been calling for multi-annual funding for years. Proper financial support is essential for project management. Staff retention is difficult and...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed).: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I appreciate the Minister's response. Multi-annual funding is a cornerstone for most community and voluntary groups to be able to put themselves on a firmer footing, as the Minister has explained. I will give him a good example of how important it is. I am aware of a particular addiction service that was down a member of staff for a period of six months during the pandemic and, for...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed).: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: That is absolutely the case. That is key. I have seen it many times, as I am sure the Minister and every other Deputy has. Anybody who has worked in the community or voluntary sector will know about it. If an organisation that has a service level agreement is very good at managing its finances, it is penalised at the end of the year because that money is taken back. There is a concern...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I would like to raise the issue of a residential management company in Tyrellstown, Dublin 15, which is using clamping as a method of collecting management fees. The vast majority of the residences are houses that missed the boat under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011. They are not apartments but have been forced to remain under a management company. Does the Minister agree that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (31 Mar 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contact Irish Rail and request one last public in-person consultation in relation to the closing of the level crossing in Dublin West to facilitate the DART+ project. [17252/22]

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I thank Deputy Funchion and the Sinn Féin team for bringing forward this motion. This motion will be welcomed by any young family facing the prospects of having to choose that one parent not to work and having to try to live on one wage due to cost of childcare. With the rising cost of heating, electricity, gas and fuel, people are already way overstretched. We had Senan 17 years...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 72. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the additional supports that will be provided to community and voluntary groups, including local partnerships that have stepped up to support Ukrainian refugees. [18308/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I ask about additional supports that will be provided to community and voluntary groups, including local partnerships, that have stepped up to support Ukrainian refugees.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: We are all in touch with many members of community organisations who work with and support Ukrainian refugees. They utilise every tool and all funding and support that they have built up in our communities over the years to support the thousands of Ukrainians who are coming into our country and communities. That is not unlimited and it has a cost to the people whom these organisations were...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: As I said, I have no issue with the fact that we had to react quickly. The communities, the organisations and the voluntary and community organisations acted really quickly. In some cases, they acted quicker than the State. This is because the State did not notice that, for example in my constituency, upwards of 70 Ukrainian refugees came into the community. The local organisations were...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Refugee Resettlement Programme (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 83. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her views on the use of community centres to accommodate Ukrainian refugees and the impact that this will have on service users and on communities at large; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17921/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 619. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is provision to allow persons (details supplied) to travel to Ireland; and if not, if advice will be provided in relation to the case. [18189/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 620. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can reunite with their family who live in Dublin 15; and if not, if advice will be provided in relation to the case. [18190/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if the Covid recognition payment will be paid to persons working in private nursing homes throughout the pandemic. [17415/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if legislation can be enacted to stop airlines overcharging Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Ireland for unprinted boarding passes and extra luggage. [15288/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (26 Apr 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 1943. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the review of the community services programme; and when it will reopen for applications. [19665/22]