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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: Does Ms Ní Raghallaigh have an issue with An Post collecting the licence fee? The evasion rate is estimated to be 15%. An Post would argue that its lack of access to a database from either Revenue or the ESB prevents it from collecting more. Would Ms Ní Raghallaigh have an issue if the situation stayed the same, with An Post given a long-term contract to continue to collect the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: I thank Ms Ní Raghallaigh. I was just looking at the clock ticking. One issue has been and ought to be a bone of contention for everybody in RTÉ and this is pay disparity between Irish-language workers and their English-language counterparts. I have raised this topic with witnesses from the organisation at numerous committee meetings, including at the Committee of Public...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: I have concerns. As I said, what was stated in the correspondence we have on today's agenda was that different grades exist across RTÉ, each with an associated salary scale based on responsibilities and not on language. It continued by stating that the review will not differentiate roles by language requirements. To me, this seems to mean the review will not address the issue. There...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: I thank Ms Ní Raghallaigh.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: 279. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and project Tosaigh in the constituency of Louth east Meath in each of the years, 2016 to 2022; and planned number to be delivered in 2023 with a breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (20 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: 310. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the work of youth diversion programmes in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18793/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (20 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: 350. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting an assessment of need per county in the CHO8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18792/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: 385. To ask the Minister for Health the number of FTE public health nursing posts in County Louth; the vacancy rate 2018 to date by year; if additional posts were provided for through budget 2023; any Government targets in relation to an expanded number of posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18791/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Apr 2023)

Imelda Munster: 556. To ask the Minister for Health when front-line healthcare workers who were employed by an agency (details supplied) to give vaccinations in a hospital will be paid the Covid bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19167/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: Contact was made with the Ceann Comhairle's office-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: We did make contact with your office. I want to raise the alarming issue of Louth local authorities being forced to close to applications for housing adaptation grants, housing aid for older people grants and mobility aid grants due to a lack of Government funding. Shamefully, there are currently 600 people on the waiting list, many of whom have been waiting for years. There will be...

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: This State is rightly proud of the stand we took against apartheid South Africa. We did the right thing and we were on the right side of history. Today, we see those very same obvious injustices, atrocities and forced removals being carried out on the Palestinian people and, again, the so-called great powers turn a blind eye to them. These are not just historical wrongs lost in the mists...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: 1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of any concerns she has communicated on behalf of the tourism sector regarding tourist accommodation availability for peak season, and any economic effects this may have on the wider tourism sector for 2023, to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; and if she will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: Will the Minister provide the details of any and all concerns she has communicated on behalf of the tourism sector regarding tourist accommodation availability for the peak season and any economic effects this may have on the wider tourism sector for 2023 to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and will she make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: We are fast approaching peak tourism season. Notwithstanding the pressures we have been under in seeking accommodation for asylum seekers over the past 15 months or so, the use of hotel accommodation and the problems this might cause for the tourism sector have been flagged for at least the past year. We are right in the thick of it now. Nationally, the average use of tourist accommodation...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: The over-reliance on the tourism sector has been well flagged. The Minister told me in January: I can confirm that the Government has approved the construction of 700 rapid-build homes with the potential to house up to 2,800 individuals in family units. The rapid-build homes will be constructed on State-owned land. The Office of Public Works, OPW, is leading the development of this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: 26. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is considering a special recognition payment for tourist ancillary services, such as activity centres and tour operators, due to the estimated €1.1 billion loss in revenue in the sector due to Government over-reliance on tourist accommodation to house those seeking international protection; and if she will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: My question is whether the Minister has considered or proposed a special recognition payment for tourism ancillary services, such as activity centres, tour operators and all of the businesses that will be directly affected because of the lack of accommodation. I have not heard what is being done to encourage domestic tourism for the visitor attractions the length and breadth of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: I know the Minister has said she is in discussions but the summer is on top of us. Has she proposed a special recognition payment for those ancillary services within the tourism sector which, if those predictions come true, will be at a serious loss of revenue and jobs could be lost. That is the case for activity centres, adventure centres, tour operators and festivals. If people have...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: University of Limerick (18 May 2023)

Imelda Munster: I thank the witnesses for presenting to the Committee of Public Accounts the minutes and proposal document from the board meeting on the night the Dunnes Stores site was approved. Am I right in suggesting that it was not an item on the agenda but that it was brought in under any other business, AOB?