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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister. It is good to hear there is a pathway in place to see these projects delivered in a timely manner, especially the college of further education in Mayo. It is positive news to hear that there is engagement with the county council on the preferred site at the military barracks. The key consideration for this college will be site selection to serve the needs not just of...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications
National Broadband Plan Expenditure and Related Matters (10 Feb 2022)

Alan Dillon: Let us look at County Mayo, which I represent. Currently we have 9.1% at pre-order stage of the plan. Some 61% of premises have yet to be surveyed or even completed. I would like to get an understanding of how each area can be monitored, reviewed and assessed. That would give us better visibility on how we actually do things. To date, less than 10% is at pre-order stage in Mayo. I am...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. The Government's announcement on the final extension of the 9% reduced VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sectors, which includes hairdressers, for a further six months, as part of the cost-of-living measures to deal with the increases was exceptional news for many businesses, as were the alterations to the temporary business energy support...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I express my gratitude to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this crucial topic for discussion. It certainly holds significant importance for the people of Mayo. There is an urgent need to extend the emergency department and advanced medical assessment unit, MAU, at Mayo University Hospital, MUH. I emphasise the increasing need for action to support the capital investment programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (15 Dec 2022)

Alan Dillon: 111. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he would support drilling at a location (details supplied) at no cost or risk to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62738/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: At what stage do companies need to be at in order to access this funding? Is there a specific point? Do they need planning permission or an exhaustive business plan in order to be eligible for this funding? For some, it is just not feasible to apply for it.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: IFI are in fisheries, not tourism. I would take that as a principle. Secondary to that, is IFI now seeking an additional €250,000? Has it got approval for capital expenditure to develop further offices at Aasleagh Lodge at the minute?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Last week, at the meeting at the Committee of Public Accounts, when asked about extra payments to Mr. Tubridy, you said "I was not aware of anything until the process started with Grant Thornton."

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Sep 2020)

Alan Dillon: 323. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the OPW heritage sites at Rockfleet Castle, Newport and Clare Island Castle, County Mayo; if funding will be ring-fenced to enhance the visitor experiences at each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26537/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Sep 2020)

Alan Dillon: 121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the OPW heritage sites at Rockfleet Castle, Newport and Clare Island Castle in County Mayo; if funding will be ring-fenced to enhance the visitor experiences at each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26374/20]

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Health Service Executive - Financial Statements 2021 (29 Sep 2022)

Alan Dillon: At today's meeting the committee is focusing on the recruitment of mental health staff. Does the HSE employ agency staff, external recruitment or internal recruitment in its trying to fill posts? What targets has the HSE set to look at whole-time equivalents or agency staff? What staffing gap currently exists across all CHOs?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for the response. I want to acknowledge all of the work she has been doing within her portfolio in supporting older people and mental health. I accept that she was given a script today but the background to me raising this matter in the Dáil is the lack of a progress report from the HSE up to 6 October. We are now in mid-November and still there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (6 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update regarding the provision of a general-purpose room at a school (details supplied); the capital applications that have been applied for or approved at the school in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2022)

Alan Dillon: 699. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and adults currently waiting for respite services in County Mayo that include planned respite, overnight respite at home, regular part-time care at weekends, regular part-time care on alternate weekends and occasional respite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16180/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: The CityWest transit hub at present is closed to additional arrivals. The understanding was a second transit hub was being explored. That emerged during an engagement with the Secretary General in the Committee of Public Accounts. That was a number of months ago. Where is that hub? Is it part of the Department’s plans at present?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (15 Feb 2022)

Alan Dillon: 159. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the extension of the emergency department and associated works at Mayo University Hospital; the steps that are being taken to accelerate the project timeline; if progress has been made on replacing the CT scanner at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I seek the Minister's support to develop additional opportunities at Ireland West Airport Knock. I have in mind areas within the Minister's remit in his respective Departments such as developing an Air Corps presence for training purposes or utilising the airport to support the work of Irish Aid being undertaken overseas. If we are serious about increasing activity at regional airports in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (25 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 352. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline a definitive policy position on Irish foreign aid; the role that it will play on the UN Security Council and at EU level in regards to the Horn of Africa, where drought has left the region facing catastrophe this year, placing 22 million people at risk of starvation. [53519/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Alan Dillon: It came to light this week that out of the 1.6 million smart meters installed by ESB Networks, thousands are malfunctioning. This is leading to homeowners receiving inflated bills. It was also alarming to hear that many homeowners are not adapting their smart meter energy plans. We certainly need a more effective plan. Currently, only 6% of homeowners are using the lower night rate, which...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (21 Oct 2020)

Alan Dillon: There is great demand on the school transport system at high peak times, and we see that every year when September arrives. We still have the same issues. We need to reflect on the customer service of Bus Éireann and its planning and resourcing for these peak periods. There is also a need to look at how the company delivers its services to the public.