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Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Deputy Doherty for this motion, and for all of the work he continues to do on behalf of mortgage holders. Earlier today, the senior Minister told us he had convened a meeting of stakeholders, who told him that there is an increasing number of borrowers encountering difficulty meeting their mortgage repayments. They also noted cases where borrowers are prioritising their mortgage...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: The Minister for Health needs to be here. He needs to answer questions. We can read in the media that the families of the children who have been left waiting despite all of the promises and have been drip-fed information, as is the form with this Government, want information. The man who can provide that is the Minister for Health. He should be here. There should be nothing more pressing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the officials for coming in this morning and giving us the outline. As said, it is somewhat technical in nature, so there is not a huge amount to say about it. I have just one or two questions, related to Ms Carberry's submission. Ms Carberry stated the existing governance structure in place for MFI already contains many of the aspects of governance applicable to State bodies....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Will the people currently on the board transition over? Obviously, we will get information closer to the time on how it will work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: My next question has probably been answered in part. Page 3 of the submission states the transfer of ownership will provide for better alignment between the ownership and funding arrangements for MFI. What would be the net effect of that? Alignment is good and synergies are brilliant, but what will all the alignment mean in making a practical difference?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That is very helpful. I thank the representatives. I have a final question. If I am reading the submission correctly, the intention is to future-proof and enable expansion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Is it the intention that targets will be set in terms of expansion or being able to get more money? As Ms Carberry said, MFI has been an unqualified success, so if something is doing well, do more of it. That makes sense. Is this all that is needed, aside from the funding that, of course, is going to be needed? To give more money out, one has to have more money in. I get that. However,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes, that is the thing. They are the building blocks for expansion. On staffing and how that works, is there a transfer of undertakings for staff? Will they become civil servants? How is that going to operate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: The intention is that the employer will not change but their status will change inasmuch as they will be allowed access to the new single public service pension scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That is excellent. They are all of my questions, and I thank the witness.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the decision of the NTA not to fund the Local Link service for Knocksedan and Rivermeade, Swords, County Dublin; the reason the funding for this enhanced service has not been approved; and when BusConnects will be in operation for the Swords area and servicing Knocksedan and Rivermeade. [39586/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Costs (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that a school (details supplied) is withholding homework journals from children whose parents cannot afford to pay the school contribution charge-fee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39985/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of delays to building of a SEN unit at a school (details supplied); if she will instruct her Department to approve the Stage 2B proposal so works can proceed to tender for a contractor and commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40254/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 343. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of delays to building of a SEN unit at a school (details supplied); if she will instruct her Department to approve the Stage 2B proposal so works can proceed to tender for a contractor and commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40254/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (20 Sep 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 641. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of providing the WALK providing equal employment routes, PEER, employment support service model in all 26 counties for people with disabilities. [40255/23]

Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I am glad to the see the Minister here. I thank him for his work on this. This is an important piece of legislation and incredibly welcome. I also thank Together for Safety, which has been absolutely outstanding. I thank Karen and Yvie in particular, along with all its other members. Their lobbying has been incredibly effective. It is part of the reason we are here, and we would be...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Yesterday I met with the Tesco Dot.Com pickers and drivers and their trade union Mandate. Tesco management have imposed roster changes without consultation, much less any agreement. These changes will cost workers thousands and they are, naturally, extremely extra distressed about this. They told me yesterday that when they are out protesting, management are employing tactics of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (13 Jul 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 293. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of supports available for people making a complaint about a financial product or service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35048/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jul 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 707. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the total spend on external legal fees for representing the HSE and/or his Department in third-party industrial relations hearings for the period 2016 to 2023, broken down by company and by case type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35049/23]