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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 690. To ask the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place with medical scientists in counties Roscommon and Galway with regard to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26483/22]

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

Claire Kerrane: 744. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the local improvement scheme; the number of applications that were received and approved by county in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26397/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Relations (25 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 2. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that can be taken to address cases in which recommendations by industrial relations bodies of the State are being ignored by State-funded, contracted organisations. [26626/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 213. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that step-down and respite services in County Galway (details supplied) have ceased; the way that he intends to ensure provision of these services in the area remains available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/22]

Food Price Rises: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — food prices are continuing to rise, with groceries expected to cost €780 more over the next 12 months; — new research has found that 62 per cent of people feel they will have to cut back on food spending over the coming year; and — Sinn Féin have proposed a suite of solutions that would provide...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on LEADER programme funding, considering the European Commission's recent statement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28016/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: Will the Minister provide us with an update on the LEADER programme and the funding for it, particularly considering the statement made recently by the European Commission? It was an annexe to a response to our CAP proposals and it included information on LEADER.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I understand that the CAP period of 2023 to 2027 is not fully determined yet and that work is under way on the design of LEADER for that period. Will the Minister indicate the timeline for the completion of the design and when LEADER will know exactly what is happening from 2023 onwards? The EU, through the European Commission's statement, said with regard to the Common Agricultural Policy,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: The Minister will also know the interim funding that is in place now was a matter of concern for the Irish Local Development Network, ILDN. A number of LEADER projects throughout the State felt the funding was inadequate for the period. She will also know the ILDN is not satisfied with the €180 million for the four-year period. Issues have been raised in regard to that. Now that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update the islands strategy; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27707/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I ask the Minister to give an update on the islands strategy. Has she received the draft copy and will she indicate when it might be published?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: That is welcome. This strategy has been delayed mainly due to the Covid pandemic, which was accepted and understood. Have the public consultations been held on every island in person? I know Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann has sought a draft copy of this strategy as soon as the Minister receives it. I have previously asked the Minister and her officials to consider sharing it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: That is helpful. I am glad those seeking engagement in person were facilitated. The Minister has spoken about engagement and collaboration on the draft plan. I reiterate the point that the possibility of success in developing a ten-year plan is reduced if the main stakeholder is not on board. Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann is a really good organisation, representative of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the rural proofing strategy as set out in the Our Rural Future strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27704/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: My question seeks an update from the Minister on the rural-proofing strategy as promised in Our Rural Future.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: It is welcome that the Minister has received that final report. Will it be published? The Minister said she will now consider it. How long does she think that will take? This is an important mechanism for rural communities and it is going to be particularly important as we face into measures that are going to have to be taken with regard to climate action because it is important that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning. It is a great shame that in 2022 in Ireland, one of the richest countries in the world, they have to come in and bare their souls and tell us stories that are so personal about their children, who they obviously love so much. It is a great shame that they have to come in here and do that this morning. However, I am very glad they are before...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I seek one quick clarification from Family Carers Ireland. In his opening statement, Mr. Dunne mentioned that he believed that a review to be undertaken would possibly see the abolition of the means test or the establishment of a participation income for carers as recommended in the NESC report in 2020. Will Family Carers Ireland now formally call for the Minister to abolish the means test...

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I welcome this motion and thank the Regional Group for bringing it forward. It is an important debate to have in the House. Of course, we know the greatest challenge with these grants is the simple fact there is not enough funding for our local authorities to meet demand. Galway County Council is a prime example. Before the end of the first quarter of this year, it had over 1,000...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regional Development (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 27. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on when the 2022 Workplan for Our Rural Future strategy will be made publicly available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27703/22]