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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (22 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 48. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will take action to address the rising cost of inflation in respect of persons who plan to use the local authority home loan scheme and have been successful in application for same but who now find that the amounts available and allowed will not meet the increased cost of building; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (22 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 135. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the employment placement supports that are available through her Department and associated agencies in order to assist those who have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine under the European Union Temporary Protection Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33026/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (22 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 149. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions that he is taking to ensure that creche and childcare facilities and places for babies and children are available to families in all parts of the country; the research, if any that has been carried out to ascertain such availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33238/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 19. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if community buildings will be included in proposed changes to planning rules to facilitate the easier installation of solar photovoltaic panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32887/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (23 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the work currently being undertaken to reform the local authority funding mechanism to ensure that historical differences between counties are addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32888/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish citizens who are in effect under house arrest in other jurisdictions in that they are being prevented from leaving such jurisdictions for reasons to include pending court or other legal proceedings being finalised; the way his Department and consular staff are supporting these citizens; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department has engaged with the organisation frontline defenders and the people with whom they support in conflict zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33202/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 345. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current situation with respect to the proposed extension of a school (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33316/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: I just have a very brief question. Do we need primary legislation to deal with this issue, as recommended, or is it possible to makes some changes using regulation or secondary legislation?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: If a school leaver or third level graduate wants to join the Defence Forces, he or she is faced with taking psychometric tests, which 60% of applicants fail. Are we missing something here? These tests include an assessment of verbal, analytical and abstract reasoning. A failure rate of 60% is extraordinarily high for people who want to join the Defence Forces. Will the Minister comment on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: Does the Minister have an exact date for when the LÉ Eithnewill finally be taken out of service? Which of the vessels will be designated as the flagship vessel for the Naval Service? When does the Minister expect to finalise decisions with respect to the future of the LÉ Eithne, whether it will become a floating museum, visitors' attraction or whatever?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: What is the current position on work-life balance and maternity leave and paternity leave in the Defence Forces? Are there plans to improve this?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: After a very long process, the Cork County Council development plan 2022-2028 was recently adopted by the elected members. The Office of the Planning Regulator has now stepped in and recommended changes to housing density in the Carrigtwohill area. It wants very high density in a rural area. The Minister has issued draft directions to the county council and there is a process going through...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Renewable Industry Forum and Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: I note that there is a debate in the Dáil this morning on energy security, which is related to what we are doing here. When a witness comes before an Oireachtas committee, they usually have an ask. What are the witnesses’ top three asks of us as members of the enterprise committee? We are focusing on business, enterprise and trade. What would the witnesses like us to do? That...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 117. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34043/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 118. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of recruits who have enlisted in the Reserve Defence Forces in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34044/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 249. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the direction and supports that he has given to local authorities to enable them to purchase houses that are being put on the market but are the homes of HAP tenants who have received notices to quit the accommodation and who may face homelessness unless the local authority purchases the property and facilitates the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (28 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: 284. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is processing a foreshore licence to enable dredging works to take place at Ballycotton Harbour, County Cork; if so, when the application was received by his Department; when he expects to be in a position to issue such a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34498/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: I am taking this question on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, who sends her apologies for not being present. The Deputy is interested in the ongoing training that will be provided to current teachers to deliver appropriate education supports to autistic children entering their school or class. This has to do with the integration in mainstream classes of children with these...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her response and for the information she has imparted. Deputy Carroll MacNeill maintains that access to psychological training is necessary to help understand and better manage behaviours, especially overstimulation behaviours that might reflect the child's anxiety, and she is interested in what kind of training is made available to teachers in this area....