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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: There has to be a way around this. When we, as elected representatives, fight for funding for Shannon Airport and the other airports, we hope that it will be spent solely on what goes into, and lands out of, the sky and the revenue that generates. It is frustrating to see money being channelled towards other projects, albeit necessary ones. The Copenhagen Economics report spelled out a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: In her next round of answers, Ms Considine might comment on the Copenhagen Economics report. Everything happening as regards the fuel farm is exciting. The Shannon Estuary task force has bought into it and there is a memorandum of understanding with the ESB on SAFs and hydrogen. Time and again, though, we seem to miss the opportunity for a national ammonia strategy. Countries such as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I want to congratulate Kerry, in particular. The growth rate has been very impressive. I have been keeping an eye on that as well. I want to congratulate Ms Considine and her management team on the 88% recovery rate that has been achieved and the 300% growth since 2019. There is even more space to grow. I say well done to them and to keep that upward trajectory going. I am sure there...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance if her officials will assist a community group (details supplied) that is struggling to get insurance. [6785/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 486. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will bring forward new legislation in order that, insofar as house sales are concerned, “sale agreed” means that deposits are non-refundable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7372/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 602. To ask the Minister for Health if he will issue clarity on how the publicly funded IVF model will be rolled out (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6623/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 676. To ask the Minister for Health if he, in conjunction with the HSE, will examine the current pay and travel expense arrangements for healthcare assistants, given the difficulties they are having in paying for their transport at present (details supplied). [6846/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 883. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of staff working in the Forestry Service as of 31 December 2022; and if he will provide a breakdown of the areas these staff work in, such as inspectors, ecologists, archaeologists, engineers, clerical staff and so on, in tabular form. [6519/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 884. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of workers employed in the Forestry Service for the years ending 2012 to 2021 inclusive, in tabular form. [6520/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (14 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 912. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on a proposed indemnity scheme for farmers with land that is accessible to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6787/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (9 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: There is a steady flow of information here today, but this was information the Minister could not give me three or four weeks ago. I and other politicians in the county have been left firefighting. We are trying to give accurate information to people who have genuine concerns. Beyond that, there is huge exploitation coming from the far right. The Minister needs to give us information. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (9 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 66. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on new accommodation being procured in County Clare to cater for those entering Ireland seeking international protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6056/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (9 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Since March last year County Clare has welcomed thousands of Ukrainian and international protection refugees. It is important to note that these refugees have been warmly welcomed and provided for in County Clare. Frustratingly, the high level of stakeholder engagement and boots-on-the-ground co-ordination we saw in March last year has all but disappeared and evaporated. The oversight and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (9 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: In December I was contacted by a number of Shannon residents asking whether stories they had heard on the rumour mill about an accommodation facility in a factory were true. I asked a parliamentary question because I did not know anything about it. In early January I received a reply from the Minister stating it was commercially sensitive. There was not a scintilla of information after...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (8 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [5873/23]

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I was following the meeting from the office and I have read the Minister's opening statement. At the outset, it is very obvious on the ground that a considerable amount of building work is going on. Projects that were stuck in the doldrums are starting to see the light of day. One project I pass quite often in County Clare is the amalgamated schools project in Ennistymon, which was ten or...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Over the years, when schools were required to lead an initiative, relationships and sexuality education, RSE, being one, decisions would have been taken to get a cohort of teachers through a body of in-service and train them up. I am RSE trained and I did science, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEM, training at another time. When the Department rightly sees a considerable...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I am not sure whether I have used all my time.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I have a final question for the Minister. We spoke recently to officials from the Department's building unit. There are many fabulous new-build projects under way. However, there are also many existing schools that have needs, particularly in terms of drop-off zones, car parking and school hallaí. They are typically the three elephants in the room that are rarely addressed. Schools...