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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 160. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the operational guidelines currently in place for hospitality and live entertainment venues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54987/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (11 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 184. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports available to groups such as brass bands, pipe bands, marching bands and choirs in recognition of their cultural contributions to local communities; her plans to expand supports in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54986/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vacant Properties (16 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: Since 2018, €7.75 million has been made available to local authorities to pay for vacant housing officers. Most of these officers have other jobs as well and recently I believe only five were full time. Those officers had other roles too. How can they do the work if they are not doing it full time? When will these officers be full time and why are they not full time already? Cork...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vacant Properties (16 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I do not blame the vacant housing officers who are already in position. They are doing their best but they have about ten other jobs and this is probably the lowest one on the list. They should be freed up to do this exclusively because it is a hugely important job and it is a win-win. There are people all over the country now screaming for houses. There are vacant properties that could...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: We are giving €1.5 million to all the local authorities every year to employ vacant housing officers, most of whom are part-time. In fact the vacant housing position is an add-on and these are not full-time dedicated staff members. Does the Taoiseach think they should be full-time dedicated staff members and what mechanism will the Government put in place to ensure that this happens?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces Veterans: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I welcome the representatives from both organisations and thank them for the work they are doing. I was recently at the opening of the ONE centre in Cobh. It was extraordinarily impressive and there was a large turnout. It was great to see it occurring there. I know Mr. Campbell was there as well. I was at the opening of IUNVA's post 25 in Fermoy a number of years ago. Again, that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces Veterans: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I thank our guests for a very interesting presentation. It struck me when the presentations were being made that the membership of both organisations appears to be quite low given the total number of people who have left the Defence Forces. I understand there are 13,000 plus on the pension payroll if my figures are correct. Why are more people who served in the Defence Forces not involved...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces Veterans: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: Yes, it does. It is quite interesting. I welcome the fact that women are involved. That is very important. Another issue mentioned earlier was pension abatement being a barrier to people entering the public service. Perhaps that is something we should look at as well, Chairman. It is an important point. I also know that some members of the Defence Forces, and their military skills were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I welcome our two guests and thank them for their presentation, especially Mr. McDonnell who said at the beginning that he felt a bit unwell. I hope he will recover. It is wise of him to work from home and it is good advice for people who feel unwell that they should not go to their office or place of work. As many as 6,000 children tested positive in the first week of November. Some of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: Please outline what that impact might be.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: The situation would put pressure on families as they may lose an income for a period. One of the things that repeatedly arises when I deal with small businesses is that the State supports are vital in keeping some of these companies and businesses in existence, and the supports have been really welcomed. My next question is for Mr. Hughes. The employment wage subsidy scheme depends on a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Hughes. He might keep us informed on the changes that are being planned in the employment wage subsidy scheme as they come in, because a lot of people would be interested in them. I note that approximately one fifth of apprentices across the board leave before their training is completed. Has any research been done on why that is the case? Mr. McDonnell or Mr. Hughes might...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I would appreciate that, as it has come up in the Dáil on Question Time on a few occasions. It concerns me when I see the number involved. Several employers have corresponded with me who say the schemes need to be tweaked and also that before apprentices go into a job, they must have a realistic understanding of what is involved and what it entails. I will move on to the regional...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: Can I come back in again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: One of the things that is coming across my desk more and more in recent times is queries in respect of work permits. Although it has been discussed already, I ask the Department to consider putting in place a dedicated phone line for Oireachtas Members to deal with work permits only. I know colleagues would find it very useful. We have an email contact but it can be very hard to explain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: I have two other questions for Mr. Hughes. With regard to the pandemic unemployment payment, PUP, many businesses are telling us they are finding it very difficult to get staff and they are blaming the PUP for it. Mr. Hughes might comment on whether thought has been given to that. Deputy O'Reilly referred to bogus self-employment. We recently discussed legislation on introducing sick...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the efforts being made by Ireland at the United Nations to help to resolve the crisis situation in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56184/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Climate Change Negotiations (18 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the participation of his Department at the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow; his views on the way in which the Conference proposals will help to progress collective international climate action efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56183/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 100. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the efforts being made by his Department to encourage and increase diversity in the ranks of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56185/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 114. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 15 September 2021, the efforts being made by his Department to increase the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56186/21]