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Rural and Community Development: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the Minister of State for his report earlier and for the open way we have engaged with each other since his appointment. I look forward to community-focused feedback. There will be times when challenges need to be addressed. While listening to the debate over the past few hours I was interested in and impressed with some of the comments about community development because they fit...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (18 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the Minister of State for circulating this report. I welcome that additional funding is being provided to the community sector, in particular services on the ground, given that is where it is desperately needed. For a large number of small community facilities and organisations, €1,000 is a lot of money and makes a significant difference. From my experience in various...

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: I thank Deputies for their contributions, particularly those who have supported the motion. I am really disappointed by the response of the Government. I am not talking about the remarks of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, or the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, which, to be honest, I take with a pinch of salt. The amendment tabled by the Minister, which I will go through, speaks volumes...

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — the unlawful use of quad-bikes and scrambler motorcycles has resulted in serious injury and death; — Gardaí do not have the required training, resources or legislative powers to effectively address the unlawful and dangerous use of quad-bikes and scrambler motorcycles; — the current practice is that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provisions put in place to cover the backlog in driver theory tests; and if they can be moved to an online forum. [36843/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Equality Issues (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 623. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the requirements of hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation to supply the use of a wheelchair hoist for guests if required; and if it is normal practice for guest accommodation to have hoists. [36814/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Domestic Pets (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 897. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the provisions in the sale of pets regulations 2019 that prevent the use of third-party sellers; the resources he has put in place to ensure that the regulations are being enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36810/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: On the same matter, the workers have been 216 days on strike and they have been let down by Debenhams and KPMG. Many of them were very angry on Friday when they watched the soft sell by “The Late Late Show” and Ryan Tubridy in regard to KPMG. I wonder how much of that €15,000 bursary that it offered was made in its role with Debenhams. It is very simple: the Taoiseach...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (11 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: The Minister stated the bonus is for people who have been out of work for four months. Will the lifting of level 5 restrictions exclude many of those people?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (11 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: I commend the staff of the Department. I remember when the first lockdown was introduced many people's avenues to download forms were cut off. I forwarded well over 1,000 forms to people in my constituency. I am sure all members did likewise. It was incredible to see the speed at which things changed. I have a broader question on the rate of the PUP as opposed to that of jobseeker's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional buses will be introduced on routes to match normal capacity in view of the Covid-19 restrictions in place in Dublin Bus and a company (details supplied) that have reduced their capacity to 25%. [34925/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 629. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a timescale for the implementation of the family courts Bill announced on 30 September 2020. [35164/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 814. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the sections of animal welfare in particular under which the remit of dogs fall. [34927/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (10 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 843. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the sections of animal welfare in particular under which the remit of dogs fall. [34926/20]

Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: The programme for Government committed to support and enable a strong community sector. However, at the first hurdle of the 2021 budget, this Government has stumbled at the first fence. It is important to put into context the contribution the community, voluntary and charity sector makes in Ireland. It comprises 34,842 charitable organisations, 86,481 volunteer directors and trustees,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: In the programme for Government there is a commitment to look at legislation relating to dog welfare. Over recent months there have been serious issues relating to Ashtown dog pound and disturbing news of an ongoing Garda investigation into the treatment of dogs brought to the pound. I am very aware of this matter from my time as a councillor and it was brought before us on many occasions....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Final Report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: A couple of issues have been identified. One is community supports. I know Senator Wall is coming at this from a rural perspective, as are many other Members. I am coming from an urban perspective. Urban isolation is as serious as rural isolation. One could be surrounded by 5,000 people but still be as lonely as the person who lives in the middle of the countryside. That is a really...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Final Report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: Recently somebody contacted me who had unfortunately recently been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, MND. The person, who had been working without problem, obviously has had to stop working. The person went to look for a mortgage supplement or something to help with the mortgage and there is nothing. In those circumstances, with that safety net that we used to have which was called...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Final Report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: Once somebody lost his or her job, that safety net worked. That is needed, particularly for somebody in such circumstances of life-changing diagnosis. Such people have all of the stress and worry of how the individual and his or her family will deal with this, how they will pay the mortgage and what will the person leave behind when he or she passes away. It is really difficult. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Final Report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: I suggest that organisations like family support networks and addiction services also be consulted. This situation has posed difficulties. I am on the board of a community drugs team and the issue of payments was raised by support workers, particularly in respect of those at the vulnerable end of addictions and who were getting fortnightly payments. Unfortunately, that money was gone by...