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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: There is another division in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: We are back in public session. Deputy Collins has indicated that he wants to raise a minor issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister. I now propose to move onto programme D. I invite the Minister to make a short opening statement on appropriations in aid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: Appropriations in aid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: A short overview Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: Deputies, there is another vote in the Dáil and we have another part to this meeting and I want to express my thanks to both Ministers and their officials for coming here today and for agreeing to come back a second time. We have had a very fair and open and honest discussion here. That concludes our discussions on the programmes for 2018 and I propose that the Minister's statements,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Joe Carey: I now propose that we go into private session.

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Matters of Public Policy: Discussion with Taoiseach (10 May 2018)

Joe Carey: The Taoiseach is very welcome and I thank him for coming before the committee. I welcome the emphasis in the Ireland 2040 document on rural Ireland. In particular, I welcome the provision of a €1 billion fund for rural regeneration, which offers real hope to build sustainable rural communities and to help them regenerate. When will the fund be made available to rural communities?...

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Matters of Public Policy: Discussion with Taoiseach (10 May 2018)

Joe Carey: Today's decision by Apple not to proceed with its data centre in Athenry is a major blow to the country, the west of Ireland and the town in particular. It will also have a massive knock-on effect in rural Ireland. I am well aware of Clare County Council's work to identify a number of sites to locate data centres. We have a climate that is perfect for the location of these centres. Apple...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (9 May 2018)

Joe Carey: 136. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of staff in his Department including executive agencies by grade and location in counties Clare, Kerry and Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20232/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 May 2018)

Joe Carey: 138. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status on the civilianisation of immigration control in Dublin Airport; the progress that has been made for civilianising the other ports of entry including Shannon and Cork airports and Dublin Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20259/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (9 May 2018)

Joe Carey: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to civilianise immigration registration offices nationally following the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service takeover of Garda National Immigration Bureau registration in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20303/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland (8 May 2018)

Joe Carey: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the time limits used by SUSI when determining qualification by a person for a third level grant; the way in which a person can retrospectively gain an award they are entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19692/18]

Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (2 May 2018)

Joe Carey: I join the Minister's call to get sporting organisations and businesses to come on board to make a special effort in this 60th year. I also call on the Minister to provide additional funding as part of that recognition because it is a special year. While the Minister gave an allocation last year, we need to step up to the plate again and give due recognition to this wonderful organisation...

Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (2 May 2018)

Joe Carey: 20. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans in relation to the 60th anniversary of Tidy Towns; if there are special elements to 2018 competition in view of the anniversary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18924/18]

Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (2 May 2018)

Joe Carey: I wish to ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the 60th anniversary of Tidy Towns, if there are any special elements in the 2018 competition in view of the anniversary, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (2 May 2018)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister. Tidy Towns is a wonderful scheme. It has been in existence for 60 years and I want to compliment the Minister for the recognition that he gives to Tidy Towns organisations right across the State. I am a former treasurer of my local Tidy Towns committee in Clarecastle. The movement there has gone from strength to strength under the chairmanship of Mr. Christie Leyden...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (2 May 2018)

Joe Carey: 60. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding allocated to agricultural shows and tidy towns in 2017; his plans to repeat the contribution in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18925/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Engagement with EU Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Joe Carey: Good afternoon. On behalf of the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development, I thank the Chairman for organising and proposing this meeting and I thank the Commissioner for coming back here, our previous meeting having been postponed because of the snow. On behalf of the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development, I welcome Commissioner Hogan and look forward to discussions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Engagement with EU Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Joe Carey: Good afternoon. On behalf of the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development, I thank the Chairman for organising and proposing this meeting and I thank the Commissioner for coming back here, our previous meeting having been postponed because of the snow. On behalf of the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development, I welcome Commissioner Hogan and look forward to discussions...