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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the witnesses. This has knock-on effects. I acknowledge that there is a huge backlog, but I have seen scenarios where there are difficulties arising for people who have secured jobs. I know of one individual who passed all his aptitude and medical tests for the Army but could not take up the cadetship because there was a requirement that he needed to have a driving licence. This...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: There needs to be an ability to triage applicants. A young nursing graduate going to work in a local hospital must be prioritised. We need some element of triage in processing the backlog whereby people are identified as priority applicants and put at the top of the list. That approach must be central to the process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the witnesses.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 71. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he believes the Russian Federation should be designated as a terrorist state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent discussions with leaders of the political parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4333/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 271. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider halting the proposed VAT increase at the end of February 2023 to boost struggling businesses; and if a proposal (details supplied) for a further reduction will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4496/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 322. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of an application currently with his Department to sanction an up-to-date sewerage scheme in the Broadford area of County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4024/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 673. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the Medtronic continuous glucose monitoring CGM sensors by the HSE; and the number who were over 21 years of age, for the years 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [4210/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 674. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose sensors by the HSE; and the number who were over 21 years of age, for the years 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [4211/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the representatives of the Department for being here today. I will address my questions to Mr. Loftus and I do not mind who answers them. Of course, I am biased, as she is a colleague and friend of mine, but there is a great Minister leading the Department. There is a huge amount of work under way in the area that I represent in Clare at the moment. I also see this when I take the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I have a few more questions. Maybe Ms Mannion will be able to come in on some of the other stuff because the clock really works against us in this room. I have a few questions to get through and then I will hand back to the witnesses. I will finish some of my other questions. It also struck me that the new builds are fantastic. They provide for all learning, curricular, staffing and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I have a final question. Shannon, County Clare, is Ireland's newest town. It was built in the 1960s and is quite close to the airport and industrial zone. The population has grown exponentially over the years. It is now a huge town. The Department of Education has put enrolment caps in place, in particular in respect of St. Caimin's Community School. I do not think the Department...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I provided a graphic image earlier, and will provide a final graphic image to conclude. When things are planned properly, Ukrainian refugees are welcome in our country. Refugees from anywhere are welcome in our country but we need to plan, engage and co-ordinate with stakeholders. Where that has been done successfully, we have proper classrooms and planning. When that did not happen...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Briefing on Current and Future Plans for the School Building Unit: Department of Education (31 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Can Mr. Loftus quantify where we are at in terms of that delivery?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I am hoping the Minister for Finance can answer this question. There are a lot of smart people in this House but I think the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and the Minister, Deputy McGrath are two of the smartest. Their combined efforts in the financial ministries have us in a strong position as a country. My question is about vehicle registration tax, VRT, for people with disabilities. Before...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I am sorry. That was a slip. I apologise.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I would like to correct the record. I meant to refer to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (25 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 88. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a person (details supplied) can expect to have salary increments owed to them paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3415/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (25 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 125. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is intended to secure approval to extend the abhaile scheme indefinitely, given the rising need for this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3695/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Jan 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 160. To ask the Minister for Health the details of former nursing accommodation blocks in each public hospital in the country; and the current use and state of repair of each in tabular form. [3438/23]