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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Macdonald. I call Ms Brennan from Mayo north east LEADER partnership to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: Thank you, Ms Brennan. I apologise for sending you down to Mayo but I know that the people of Mayo would love more migrants from Dublin, particularly those who can play a bit of football. I now call on Mr. Adrian Kane from SIPTU to make an opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I thank all of the witnesses for the evidence and supporting documentation they have submitted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Macdonald and call Mr. Broderick now, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I call Mr. Corcoran now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I call Mr. Larkin now, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: Would SIPTU like to make any further comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Tús Initiative and the Rural Social Scheme: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I thank Mr. Kane. That is a good way to conclude the meeting. It is clear from the meeting that the rural social scheme is not an activation scheme and, therefore, should not have a time limit. We have had evidence that many participants of the scheme work in excess of the 19.5 hours because of the self-worth they derive from the work and the impact in the local community. Participants...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and I apologise to the House. Today is world telecommunications day. Every day I receive complaints from constituents about the dropping of mobile phone calls. Every day I must ask people to move their location so I can hear what they are saying. This is because of the quality of the mobile phone coverage. On 1 February the Government launched its new...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: The Government has big ambition for providing fibre but none for mobile services. I am talking about establishing a shared rural network with all the operators on it. This would be complementary to the national broadband plan. Similar models are already operating in other markets such as the UK and Germany. In fact, such a shared rural network is currently being built out in Northern...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: The programme for Government commits to maintaining the right of a social housing tenant to purchase his or her home. However, purchase of a Part V local authority home is not permitted under the tenant incremental purchase scheme, which came into operation on 1 January 2016 to allow tenants to buy their homes. Where tenancies predate the regulations, tenants were never informed they would...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 163. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department ; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 243. To ask the Minister for Finance the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 268. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 273. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within her Department and the bodies under the aegis of her Department; her plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 426. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department ; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 433. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within her Department and the bodies under the aegis of her Department; her plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (17 May 2022)

Denis Naughten: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students with a diagnosis of autism in school in County Roscommon who are seeking post-primary autism special class placement in September 2022 by local school planning area; the number in each current school setting by local school planning area; the current number of post-primary places available for September 2022; the number...