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Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: I will be sharing time with Deputy Feighan. It is a true honour to speak in Dáil Éireann for the first time. From the outset I sincerely thank the people of Mayo for placing their trust in me as we navigate these unprecedented times in circumstances I could never have imagined. I hope to serve my constituents with honour, integrity and humility. I assure the Mayo electorate I...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: I commend the Minister, his officials and in particular, our healthcare and front-line workers for their unwavering commitment to those who they treat. I am conscious that Ireland's response to Covid-19 has been a momentous effort and one that has brought many communities together, even while physically remaining apart. Everyone I meet acknowledges Ireland's swift response to the crisis in...

Covid-19 (Brexit): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: I wish to share time with Deputies Richmond and Feighan.

Covid-19 (Brexit): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: I commend the Minister of State, the Tánaiste and the Irish diplomatic team working abroad on the repatriation of Irish people following the onset of Covid-19 and throughout the intervening period. As a people we have always held a special attachment to home and many of our people have returned home during this crisis. As a new Deputy, I am inspired by the incredible work of the...

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: I am sharing time with Deputies Richmond and Feighan. As the Minister and Minister of State will be aware, the fundraising efforts of sporting clubs and organisations around the country have been decimated as a result of Covid-19. Many clubs in Mayo and throughout the country have cancelled their flagship annual fundraisers over the past three months and into the future, which will...

Reopening of Schools and Summer Provision 2020: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: I will be sharing my time with Deputies Higgins, Feighan and O'Donnell. The closing of schools has greatly impacted fifth year classes. There is real concern now that there will not be enough time to finish the two-year curriculum by the time examinations are due to begin in summer 2021. Many students and their parents have contacted me to express the legitimate concerns surrounding...

Emergency Bed Capacity: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: Alongside the Ceann Comhairle, the Taoiseach and many previous speakers in the Chamber, I also wish to extend my sympathies to the family and friends of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan, a proud Mayo man from Charlestown, in my constituency. I knew Colm. I played against him on many occasions. He was one of those people who got along with everyone and was so well respected. He was a...

Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (7 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I propose to share time with Deputy Cathal Crowe. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. Before doing so, I wish the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy English, success in their new portfolios, which will undoubtedly play a crucial role in Ireland's economic recovery. It is fortunate that we have such a skilled Minister and Minister of State with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta (22 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: 22. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on Údarás na Gaeltachta using the same assessment criteria as the county local enterprise offices, LEOs, in applications for assistance from small businesses and start-ups (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17248/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta (22 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I also extend my congratulations and best wishes to the Minister and the Ministers of State on their new portfolios. What are the views of the Minister and Ministers of State on Údarás na Gaeltachta? Is it using the same assessment criteria as county LEOs in applications for assistance for small businesses and start-ups?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta (22 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed and informative response. I am sure he is aware, given his Mayo roots, that there are three Gaeltacht regions in the county, namely, Toormakeady, Achill Island and Erris. Excellent work is being done in those areas to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the food and drink, tourism and manufacturing sectors. Will the Minister of State...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta (22 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I am glad to hear the Minister of State's reply. I acknowledge the work of Údarás na Gaeltachta. These support measures will go a long way for businesses in the Gaeltacht and give them a chance to survive in the crisis and find new markets and an opportunity for them to provide innovative services and products.

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2020 (23 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I also want to extend my best wishes to the Ministers of State, Deputies O'Donovan and Ossian Smyth. I wish them every success in their new roles and portfolios. I look forward to working with them both in the period ahead. One particular project of vital importance in the Mayo constituency is ensuring that the Crossmolina flood relief scheme goes to tender as quickly as possible. As...

Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I will take this opportunity to wish the Minister every success in his new portfolio, which will be critical in the period ahead. The legislation under debate is one of the public health measures that will make a real difference to countless families. I welcome this Bill, as it benefits both older and younger people by increasing access to free GP care. It removes what can be a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: On 20 June, the Government set up a task force to report to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Government on the restructuring of the aviation sector. The task force report was sent to Government on 10 July. How is it proposed to deal with the task force's recommendations? Are they to be referred to a special committee or dealt with by the Covid-19 committee? If they...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (29 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I raise a Topical Issue matter relating to the difficulties facing insurance policyholders with regard to claims arising from business interruption. I can speak of two serious cases that have been brought to my attention by local retailers in recent weeks - and I am sure there are many more nationally - in which claims under business interruption cover were refused despite very clear wording...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (29 Jul 2020)

Alan Dillon: I will continue. I thank the Minister for providing an update tonight for the business owners who genuinely feel let down by insurance products that they thought they could rely on. In any case, it remains the case that retailers continue to be distracted by something they feel should be straightforward and takes away from them getting their business operating to the best of their abilities...

Mental Health and Older People: Statements (9 Sep 2020)

Alan Dillon: First, I wish the Minister of State the very best in her new portfolio. I welcome the opportunity to highlight the incredible effort and sacrifice made by our older people in recent months as we navigated the Covid-19 era. I cannot overstate the significant changes Ireland's older people made to their daily lives in order to adhere to public health guidelines and those efforts must be...

Protecting Jobs and Supporting Business: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Alan Dillon: First, I thank the Tánaiste and Minister with responsibility for enterprise, trade and employment as well as the Ministers of State, Deputies English and Troy, for their work in providing an update on the range of business supports now available. Confidence and certainty are critical sentiments required by local businesses and enterprise operating in the real economy. Thankfully, this...

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (23 Sep 2020)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister, the Minister of State, and the Department for their continued work in ensuring transport connectivity, especially public transport connectivity, has remained operational during the past few months. Mayo's Inishturk and Clare Island rely on ferry services as there are no alternative options available, so it is important to recognise the efforts of those working in our...