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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Senator for outlining the strong case for school places in Clonakilty. As was contained in the response from the Department, it is clear it will ensure that every child has a place in September 2024. The Senator has acknowledged the investment that has already taken place in Clonakilty Community College and has made a significant case for more investment in that key educational...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I also thank Deputy Cahill for raising this issue. I acknowledge the people in the Gallery who have come here to hear this Topical Issue debate. I am obviously taking this on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, who cannot be here. As someone from a farming background who was reared on our family's suckler farm, I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: Just to be very clear, I am not in the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine and I do not have any knowledge of this case. I know this is not acceptable at times for Deputies when Topical Issue debates and the issues raised in them are very important. Obviously, though, the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, will have the detail and knowledge concerning this matter. When Deputies have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Assisted Decision-Making (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I am.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Assisted Decision-Making (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue and for the opportunity to discuss the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. As the Deputy will be aware, the Act was commenced in April of this year, following the passage of amending legislation, by my colleague, the Minister, Deputy O’Gorman, and the constructive input of Deputies and Senators across the Houses. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Assisted Decision-Making (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: It is very important that we articulate lived experiences, especially when going through a new system, so if the Deputy wants to give me the details of the person in question, I will absolutely bring them to the attention of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. It is important also that a steering group would see challenges. We know, as constituency TDs holding clinics, how circumstances can...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Pensions (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I have a prepared response from the Minister, Deputy Ryan, anyway.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Pensions (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I am not aware that it is but, I have to say, I am not an expert in the matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Pensions (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: Absolutely. I thank Deputy Healy-Rae for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Ryan. I would like to clarify that issues in respect of Córas Iompair Éireann pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and its employees. The employees of the CIÉ Group companies, namely, Bus...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Pensions (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I reassure the Deputy that the Minister for Transport and his officials are working closely with CIÉ to seek a resolution to the ongoing pension issues in the group. I am also advised that the key step to resolving the CIÉ pension deficit and, therefore, towards making pension increases payable is to implement the Labour Court recommendation that has previously been accepted in a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Cannon for raising this very important topic, which I know he has a great interest in and has been fighting for. From the outset, I would like to clarify that the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport but neither the Minister nor his officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Cannon for putting a very robust case on the record of the House. I will relay that to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his thoughts on the content of the response from the Department on the policy perspective and the delivery of key services to his community. The Minister for Transport believes in expanding the public transport network and increasing service levels...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputies for their statements in the House this afternoon. I will focus my remarks on enlargement, security and defence, and migration. On the situation in the Middle East, Ireland has consistently been clear that the protection of civilians must be paramount. It is an obligation under international humanitarian law. There must be accountability for civilian deaths. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an extension to the temporary extension of the Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will be considered, given the difficult weather conditions which have persisted in recent months. [53314/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanism that is in place for a school to employ additional secretary hours, given the recent increase in pupil numbers of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53249/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (5 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 484. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when invoices will be paid to an accommodation provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53515/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (6 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a bus ticket for a person (details supplied). [53958/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (12 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 126. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to allow the completion of a key project as part of the Just Transition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54841/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the decision to close lay-bys on motorways to private road users; what measures are in place to ensure there are adequate stops on the motorway network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55200/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

Peter Burke: 282. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform what progress has been made on reviewing the criteria of qualification for the occupational supplementary pension in relation to allowing part-time work in addition to a pro-rata pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55384/23]