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Digital Services Bill 2023: Second Stage (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the Ministers and, especially, the team in the Department for engaging with us for the briefing and for the helpful information exchanged. Sinn Féin will support the Bill on Second Stage. We will bring forward amendments on Committee Stage. That will not surprise the Ministers but they will be brought forward in a constructive and not obstructive spirit. We intend to work...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Pay (12 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 72 of 18 October and 102 of 7 November 2023, if he can arrange for a member of staff to examine the case of person (details supplied), in light of the financial hardship experienced by the individual; if a resolution can be found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54598/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 287. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 of 17 October 2023, to provide an update on whether upholstery and furniture making will be added to the general employment permit list following receipt of the November report containing recommendations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54594/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (12 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 311. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional supports and funding will be provided to a school (details supplied) to allow the school to increase the student population, specifically an increase in next September’s junior infants intake. [54705/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (12 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 863. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a degree at a third level institution (details supplied) is not covered for the reduction of third level fees announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54611/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I will pass on my slot as I have to step out for 15 minutes to attend another meeting. I will take it later on if that is acceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I apologise that I had to step out briefly. If I am asking questions and I am repeating what was asked earlier, I apologise for that. My first questions are addressed to the two retailers from Dublin. I spoke to people who work in Dublin city centre in the immediate aftermath of the incidents on 23 November. To a man and a woman, they told me they were not entirely surprised by what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That was also relayed to me during the summer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I understand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That backs up what the workers were telling me. When I met them on a number of occasions, I got the same feedback. It is not as people might expect going to and coming from work; it is actually while they are it work. I will continue on that for all of our guests. The incidents that are described are on a scale. I have spoken to retailers who have talked about hammer attacks. There is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That is more constant and continual.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I am conscious that our guests from RGDATA have not spoken yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Unfortunately, but I hope not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I understand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: What distance did they have to travel?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: There is a lot to be said for youth diversion, investment and community gardaí to deal with activity that is not the high-level activity that requires everybody to jump into a squad car and have a major investigation. It requires personnel, which is the difficulty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: There's definitely a theme emerging. Could I get an answer on the security staff?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: By comparison with the alternative. The key point is that there is a need to continue to deploy the additional personnel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: The fear that this will end on 1 January is the main thing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: From talking to people in the security industry, I know it is proving difficult for them to recruit. Women and migrant workers are particularly difficult to recruit. I would say this is replicated in Ms Dorel's business.