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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: Will the Minister outline the measures taken by his Department to facilitate offshore wind energy development, in particular, floating wind? As part of his response, will he give us an outline of what is happening with regard to ports? That was asked earlier but I do not think the Minister got a chance to respond. The Minister's pronouncements here and elsewhere have a major impact on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: Can the designated marine area maps, DMAPs, for phase 3 be run in parallel with those for phase 2 and, if not, why not? Will the Minister confirm whether any human resources have been dedicated to progressing phase 3 at this time? Those are two clear questions. Is there a specific workstream for phase 3 within the offshore wind task force? What about wet storage, which is the storing of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response, which will be noted by many investors who are really looking to Ireland and want confidence on this matter. With that in mind, does the Minister accept the need for greater engagement between the Government and industry? How will the offshore wind task force facilitate input from industry, specifically on floating offshore wind? The Minister might...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I bring to the attention of the Minister of State reports that An Post intends to close a number of sorting offices in east Cork, which will mean people will have to travel long distances in their cars to collect post. It is a retrograde step. I know it is an An Post decision but maybe the Minister of State can bring that view to the management of An Post.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this Topical Issue and the Minister of State for being present. The integrated care programmes for older people, ICPOP, hub is probably one of the most exciting and positive developments I have seen in health in quite a while. It looks after people with chronic diseases through an ambulance centre. People can go there, be looked after,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her response. This is a positive development but we need more of it. The fact this was announced in February 2022 and staff were recruited later that year without a hub being available is a concern. I also understand we have not had consultants. It is supposed to be consultant-led, according to the Minister of State’s response, but I do not think...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 15. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the most recent engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28870/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline his plans to support the production of biomethane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28880/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I wish to raise just one more topic. Recently, New York and Washington were inundated with smoke from fires in Canada, which was terrible to see. The witnesses mentioned that Canada is very competitive from the point of view of energy production and we know that is the case with oil, gas, and so on. Climate change is obviously a big topic with us here so can they comment on the impact of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I understand some of our witnesses have flown in specially from Canada for this meeting. I thank them for that and recognise that. It shows the commitment they have made and the importance they attach to this process. I have one final question for Ms Gilna. She might tell us a little about We Are Global Irish Inc.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Gilna. Dr. Giblin spoke earlier about all the younger Irish people she meets in Vancouver and other places. My son may have been among them. That is reflective of what Ms Gilna said about the new generation of young Irish who are travelling because they want to travel. They are having fantastic experiences and learning a lot. As Dr. Giblin said, they are growing in their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the outcome of the current recruitment campaign in respect of all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29073/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: According to the Defence Forces website there are currently 15 competitions open for vacancies in the Defence Forces. More than half of those are in the Naval Service. Will the Tánaiste tell the House the level of interest in these 15 competitions? How many people have applied, how many people does he expect to be recruited into the various areas, and when does he expect the Defence...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. He said that 150 were inducted. Will he provide a breakdown of how many are in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps? Over what timescale was the recruitment campaign that led to the induction of those 150 taken place? Does he have any targets in respect of the various other competitions? He can send those to me if he does not have them now. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister should have a go and see what he thinks.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Tánaiste for his most recent response. I put it to him that a lot of people do not go ahead with the psychometric test. They do not even attempt it or go any further with the application process. As the Tánaiste has said himself, up to half of those who attempt it fail, which is very worrying. Will the Tánaiste make any comment with respect to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I welcome the witnesses. I am pleased they are here. We have been talking about this for quite a while, so it is great it has finally happened. Canada and Ireland can learn a lot from one another. Today, Ireland ranked second in competitiveness. I think Denmark is ahead of us and we are number 2. I am interested in what Mr. O'Hara said about harmonisation of regulation. I think from his...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Election of Cathaoirleach (21 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I second the nomination.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Election of Cathaoirleach (21 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on her appointment. It has been said that she is like a breath of fresh air. She is. Well done to her. May she keep it up. There is a huge amount of work to be done. I chaired for four years the justice committee which dealt with the national Traveller and Roma inclusion strategy. It was very difficult and challenging. We did the ethnicity bit way...