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Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority: Financial Statements 2020 (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses.

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority: Financial Statements 2020 (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: In the few minutes I have, I wish to raise two issues. One concerns security. My colleague mentioned the fear, particularly of women, on public transport, but it also applies to teenagers, the elderly and other users of public transport services. I am aware that there are private security firms, which I understand are hired by the operators, if I am not mistaken. As the transport...

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority: Financial Statements 2020 (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: Is it a requirement that the operators have to pay for that?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority: Financial Statements 2020 (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Mr. Gaston for the response. The feedback I get is that the platform is not the most dangerous part. It is when they are on the actual transport facility, whether that is a bus, DART or a Luas. On a bus, the emphasis is on the driver to monitor what is happening on board, as well as maintaining safety on the road. I believe there needs to be a dedicated Garda unit to this, whereby...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his attendance at the meeting of the European Union General Affairs Council on 25 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his attendance at the meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on 24 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3766/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 199. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4016/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 200. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the proposed public housing development at Shanganagh Castle, Shankill, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4017/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Communities Abroad (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 216. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of efforts to resolve the situation involving a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4021/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4019/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4020/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocated to the Legal Aid Board in each of the years 2016 to 2021; the number of legal aid certificates granted by the Legal Aid Board; the number of complaints received by the Legal Aid Board in respect of solicitors operating under legal aid certificates; the number of requests to change solicitor granted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (27 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 335. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the final decision on awarding the tender for the independent chair of the commission to oversee the three-year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 will be finalised; the details of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4018/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (25 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 534. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2947/22]

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I welcome the publication of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022. At the outset I thank the Minister and his officials for progressing this important legislation. It has been discussed many times in this House, has been demanded not only by Members but by the public, has been long-awaited by many and follows decades of attempts to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: We witnessed a very significant volcanic eruption over the weekend which obliterated the south Pacific island of Hunga Tonga. The eruption generated a tsunami and ash cloud which has devastated the island nation of Tonga. We heard this morning that the first aircraft with relief supplies has arrived from New Zealand and according to the UN, about 84,000 people, more than 80% of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: 81. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an update will be provided on plans to support artists with a basic income. [2477/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: I apologise for being delayed. I will start with some questions concerning the opening statement. I apologise as well if some of these questions have been posed already. I welcome Ms Forbes and her team. It is good to see everybody again. Turning to the opening statement from the Comptroller and Auditor General, concerning the additional funding provided to support enhanced programming...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: The third part was about the percentage of spend on the replacement of equipment in RTÉ.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Cormac Devlin: Ms Forbes mentioned in her opening statement the large-scale organisational restructure being undertaken. I note the issues regarding gender pay. I understand RTÉ is participating in a working group with the Department as one of 500 other organisations. Specifically regarding the large-scale organisational restructuring in RTÉ and given the challenges Ms Forbes just spoke about...