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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance, COP28 and Ongoing Humanitarian Situations: Dóchas (21 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I will finish on this point because many of the questions have been asked by my colleagues. Other parts of the world also cause us concern. I am not sure if any of our guests want to comment on these countries or if they could give us an update on what is happening in them. Yemen is one. We were also told last week that 630,000 refugees were living in one place, in a refugee camp near...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: It was with much support from the Cathaoirleach and colleagues. We have all been considering this. I welcome the Minister of State and his officials, and also the people in the Public Gallery. I echo what the Minister of State said about the support of the embassy and the ICBA for trade and the promotion of the relationship between Ireland and Canada. I must put on record that I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for that. I agree with what he said. In his submission, he stated 18% of all Canadian IDA Ireland clients originate in British Columbia. I agree that having feet on the ground is important. Hats off to the IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland staff in Canada and elsewhere. They are doing a marvellous job. I met them when I had the Minister of State’s...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister of State might consider it. The region is probably the fastest growing in Canada. Jim Power states Ireland needs to build its presence in Canada. We have a lot done but there is a lot more that we can do. With respect to Irish companies investing in Canada, what did the Minister of State pick up from his trip? What do they need to do and what supports can we give them?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I have two more questions. One is the mirror image of the one I just asked. Regarding Canadian companies investing in Ireland, we have a very strong record on US foreign direct investment. We are only starting to engage with Canada and reach out to large Canadian companies to have them locate and invest here. There are some here already but my sense is that there could be many more....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Well done. I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I am glad to hear they are putting on the Cork jersey as well. That is hugely important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Obviously, it works both ways. Canadian companies will benefit from investing here because Ireland is the gateway to Europe. We are an English-speaking people, we are in the Eurozone and we have all the advantages that Deputy O'Reilly listed earlier a. The one issue that remains outstanding, which Deputy O'Reilly has also listed, is that relating to CETA. It is a full year since the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I have a final question. I have been asked about research and development, our relationships with universities and that area of scientific development and interest. I know that the Minister of State's own area is around digital as well. Could he comment on whether there is a sense that there is potential to do more between our universities and research institutions here, and the Canadian...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: This is my final comment. It was mentioned that Canada has chosen March as its Irish heritage month. There was a unanimous decision in the Canadian Parliament, and Mr. James Maloney MP, the rapporteur for the Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Friendship Group on the other side, was very instrumental. We must recognise him for furthering that work. It is massively important for us because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State, and I hope he does not end up like St. John the Baptist.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 73. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the procedure required so that householders and businesses can be supported by the Office of Public Works and by local authorities to install flood defence doors and barriers in areas at risk of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the new special school announced by her Department for Carrigtwohill, County Cork, to open; the proposed location of the school; the number of students who will be able to attend the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51285/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 129. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he considers computerised calf feeders to be non "non-movable" in respect of TAMS grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51213/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 188. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the policy guidance, if any, that he has issued to the HSE with respect to unused or underused buildings such as old dispensaries that would not be suitable as residences; if he will consider allowing any such buildings to be used by local communities where a need for facilities such as community hubs exist; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 255. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the various funding schemes under the aegis of her Department that are open for applications at present; the closing dates for any such schemes; the further schemes she plans to open for applications in the next six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51297/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 51. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No.76 of 23 February 2023, to outline his plans, if any, for the development of the IDA site at Ballyadam, Carrigtwohill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51304/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way his Department is assisting businesses that were adversely impacted by the recent flood events in Midleton, County Cork and elsewhere in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51303/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline his policy with respect to credit unions; the action he is taking or plans to take to encourage credit unions to foster good saving habits among young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51546/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance to explain the rationale by the Revenue Commissioners for considering computerised calf feeders which are either bolted to a concrete floor or set in concrete to be “movable goods” and therefore not eligible for a VAT reclaim which is available to non-VAT-registered farmers; when this policy change was decided; if he will direct that this...