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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Feb 2022)

David Stanton: Due to the massive economic growth in my area, there has been considerable job creation, which has led to a big demand for housing. Unfortunately, much of the planned housing in my area, particularly in Water-Rock where 3,500 houses are being planned, is at risk because of the road infrastructure. The N25 upgrade has been stalled. I am told that the decision is being reviewed. I hope that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (24 Feb 2022)

David Stanton: 29. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the engagement she and her Department have had with regard to the training and skills needs of the tourism sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10406/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Feb 2022)

David Stanton: 213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been made available in 2022 to progress proposals for the construction of a relief road for Castlemartyr, County Cork; the current status of such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10564/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (24 Feb 2022)

David Stanton: 473. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of projects per municipal district area in County Cork that sought and were allocated funding under the local improvement scheme for 2020 and 2021, respectively; the amount of funding that was drawn down by Cork County Council in 2020 and 2021 under the scheme; the amount sought by Cork County Council under the 2022 local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (1 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress made with respect to the development and restoration of a house and gardens (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11406/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (1 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 115. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the support provided by the Office of Public Works for the maintenance and development of Fota Wildlife Park, County Cork during the pandemic; the further supports that are expected to be provided to the park in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (1 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 457. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied that there are sufficient second-level school places in the east Cork area to cater for demand ahead of the 2022/2023 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10949/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made with respect to the reform of the fair deal scheme to remove disincentives to selling or renting homes that have been vacated as a result of their owners being in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11857/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected timeline for the 20% reduction in the cost of public transport fares as part of the measures to help reduce the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12081/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress made by his Department in introducing a half price public transport fare for young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12082/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I will be brief. I wish to raise a few issues. I have had a look through some of the examples that the Department provided with respect to what happens in other jurisdictions. It seems to me that the right to request remote working is basically it, and that from what I can see, this legislation is on a par with that is already in place in other jurisdictions. One of the core issues that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: Is Ms King aware of any jurisdiction where the right to remote working has been granted through a legislative process in the European Union or beyond? I would be interested to find out if any other jurisdictions have that particular right built into their laws. I cannot find it but I am sure that does not mean it is not there. I am sure if it is there, Ms King will have located it and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I will come in with a supplementary question. In those instances Dr. Bambrick mentioned in Finland and elsewhere, is that done by agreement with the employer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I am sorry, Chairman; I am not sure that my time is up. I have other questions for Ms King.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: Does that mean the employer should have the responsibility or the right to inspect the workplace, whether using cameras or something else? How would that square with a person's right to a private residence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: In New Zealand, the employer has a right to view photographs and footage of the workplace in the home. Would Ms King see that as a reasonable accommodation here, given the responsibility employers will have to ensure safety of the workplace? How can we square that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I can see that much work would have to be done in this area. For instance, an employee could fall down his or her stairs, whether because it was not safe or for whatever reason, and if the home is the workplace and he or she was deemed to be at work, that could be an issue. I will not go on because I do not have enough time, but this definitely needs further examination. Will Ms McElwee...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 183. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 25 January 2022; if the construction phase of the Midleton Water Rock Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund is still expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12086/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (3 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 207. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant housing officers employed on a full-time and part-time basis by local authority to help reduce vacancy levels; if these roles are exclusive to this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12085/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Representatives from the European Commission (3 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I understand this is the Commissioner's first visit to Ireland in his role so he is very welcome. I thank him for visiting. His opening statement was very interesting. I am particularly interested in people who find it difficult to get work because of disadvantage such as people with disabilities, migrants, disadvantaged youth and, in Ireland, Traveller and Roma communities, and any...