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Committee on Public Petitions: Update on Direct Provision: The Ombudsman (11 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Thank you very much. I thank Mr. Tyndall, Mr. Garvey and Ms Joyce for their attendance today. I compliment Mr. Tyndall's on the update produced in March. It was very comprehensive and extremely informative, considering the committee's concerns. I was on the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response last year. Mr. Tyndall appeared before the committee and discussed many of the issues...

Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021. Like Deputy Howlin, I remember the implications in 2004 when the Private Security Services Act was brought in to regulate that industry, because it was seen as unregulated. There were implications then, obviously, for various service operators which were welcome. This amending legislation is also...

Loan Guarantee Schemes Arrangements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (12 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021. I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Varadkar, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, for bringing the Bill before the House. The Bill introduces the legislative basis to implement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a commitment will be given to ensure that Dún Laoghaire Harbour maintains a continued connection between Dún Laoghaire and the Naval Service within the Defence Forces. [24886/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in securing a permanent site for a school (details supplied). [24885/21]

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I confirm I am in the convention centre. I thank Mr. Walsh and his colleagues for their attendance. Mr. Walsh mentioned the board's investments in ICT and I note the new website, which is very welcome. However, there are still some teething issues which I want to raise directly, particularly around the SHDs, for as long as they are with us. The issue is the cost of that particular...

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I know the board brought in other changes internally but, for the end-user, it was mainly the website. Mr. Walsh might clarify the cost of the website and how long that has been in train.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Does Ms Killian have a separate cost for the website?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Can Ms Killian make a direct submission on the new website now?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Yes, but for third party appeals to normal planning applications, can people make a-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses for all of that. In terms of that cost, a phenomenal amount of money has been spent. I shudder to think how much money was spent prior to 2014. Obviously, either catch-up was being played by the organisation and there was a lack of spend over time, or there was a complete revamp. From the end-user perspective of the website, particularly as I mentioned SHDs, from...

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: How am I doing on time?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Financial Statements of An Bord Pleanála (13 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I look forward to getting the information.

Ballymurphy Inquest: Statements (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to examine the report of the Ballymurphy inquest. I acknowledge the perseverance and dedication of the families of the victims in their long journey to establish the facts of what happened and to get justice. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those victims killed between 9 and 11 August 1971. It is unacceptable that these families had...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 215. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will he consider proposals to introduce utilising a digital deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans which would have a much lower carbon footprint and offer greater public convenience compared to the proposed return to retail digital return scheme model under consideration; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of meetings his officials have had with CIÉ regarding a scheme (details supplied) during the period 1 January 2018 to 1 May 2021; the status of efforts to resolve the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 345. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if indoor Irish language summer schools for pods of less than 15 children will be permitted in June 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25900/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 346. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if indoor Irish language summer schools for pods of less than 15 children will be permitted in June 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25908/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Common Travel Area (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 430. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will prioritise the resumption of freedom of travel arrangements heretofore enjoyed under the common travel area subject to the appropriate public health advice in view of the improved Covid-19 situation and given that the United Kingdom operates a robust mandatory quarantine regime and has made significant progress on its...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 485. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if field trips are permitted for senior cycle students; the advice she has circulated to schools on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25907/21]