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Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State. His remark highlights the important role played by guidance counsellors. This committee has also highlighted the important role that they play and will play in the education system in the years to come as the action plan is implemented. I cannot overemphasise the importance of that. My final remark is on the public health guidance, particularly as it...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have a question on the student assistance fund. I am conscious of the moneys provided last year, in particular, and this year to support students getting access to online lectures and such, including hardware and Wi-Fi. I see an increase in the student assistance fund in this Estimate. Does the Minister of State see additional supports for students, especially equipment grants and so on,...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: It was on regional training facilities.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: I represent north County Dublin. It is the fastest-growing community in Ireland and Europe. There is an obvious need, especially outside Swords and Tallaght, which is the biggest community with more than 50,000 people. The census will probably show it has grown even further. I would love to identify, through the Minister of State's Department, SOLAS and others, whether there is a need and...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: I would appreciate that.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: I see.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: How will that co-ordinated local information get to schools, for instance?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: On Monday I was contacted by another parent in my constituency highlighting waiting times for those who have completed the assessment of need process and are waiting for their initial appointment with the given disability team in the constituency, of which there are three. I am sure the Taoiseach is acutely aware that a child with developmental, learning or behavioural difficulties is now...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2021)

Alan Farrell: I accept that, but that has moved the problem.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided by his Department to support the well-being of students which is particularly important given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58575/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the witnesses. I want to focus on cost and infrastructure, and a little on alternatives. The first point, which others have made, is the disparity between the cost of an internal combustion engine vehicle at the starting point in the market and the entry level electric vehicle. It is €11,000 or €12,000 for the cheapest internal combustion engine car, which is a Dacia....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Yes, it is just a general question about what more we can do to support the cycling sector, especially electric bikes and cargo bikes. I think the latter is a fascinating sector that we perhaps missed in the support scheme that was announced as part of the climate action plan. I would welcome a general comment on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Dr. Ó Tuama mentioned that one. It will be an interesting piece of research for the committee to conduct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Yes, for Ms Sayers, on incentivising EV users to move to night charging.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have a brief follow-up question on night-time rates. Could the witnesses correct me if I am wrong, to the best of their knowledge? I appreciate that there are different businesses within the ESB group. Am I correct that the day rate of the split-rate packages is higher than some of the 24-hour rates that are available? Is it not something of a disincentive to homeowners to switch to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I assume, therefore, that smart metering would do away with the additional costs associated with that particular type of meter, which, in itself, acts as a disincentive to people. That is just an observation from anecdotal conversations I have had with constituents.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I will go back to the point Ms Sayers made about charging vehicles at night. I am guilty of that. I do this out of pure convenience. How do we incentivise people to do that? If we need greater infrastructure, as Deputy Smith quite rightly raised, and if we have some infrastructure issues where there is a question mark over the investment required to meet the demands of the ever-increasing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I have a final question, on charging infrastructure. It is for Ms Sayers. In Fingal, north Dublin, the council and a third-party electricity supplier, which I believe is German, is trialling lamppost charging. I have used it. It was quite effective, although a little slower than the ESB's facility, which is across the street from the lamppost I used. Given the infrastructure that the ESB...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: Maybe I should clarify my point. I am not necessarily referring to light standards but to lampposts that have electricity cables on them. I should have been more specific. It occurs to me that the points are easier to install at light fixtures because the fittings tend to be low. I take Ms Sayers's point, however.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Alan Farrell: I will begin by confirming that I am in Leinster House. I thank our witnesses for their thought provoking opening statements and submissions. Some of the witnesses have already touched upon this issue and I do not want to prescriptive in terms of who answers my questions. Over many weeks and again this morning we have discussed the fact that the leaving certificate is good at certain...