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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 2002. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the estimated cost of establishing a training fund of €100 per staff member for all community, rural development projects and charity sector employees. [28955/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 2018. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 785 of 17 May 2022, the reason that works cannot commence at a location (details supplied) until the final quarter of 2022; the estimated duration of the work of the conservation expert; if works will be brought forward and fast-tracked given the closure of a vital service; and if she will make...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I wish to raise the pay and terms and conditions of school caretakers. While I welcome the deal that was done in March for school secretaries, which was overdue and well-deserved, caretakers are not included in this deal. I met a caretaker recently who has worked in his local national school for 30 years. I hope the Minister will agree and acknowledge that caretakers do invaluable work in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Priorities (2 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 42. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration has been given to introducing bereavement support for parents who suffer the loss of a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28368/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Maternity Leave (2 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 50. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way that he plans to improve the provision and payment rate of maternity leave and benefit in the State considering recent findings that Ireland ranks amongst the lowest in Europe for paid maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24494/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 148. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the commitment in the Programme for Government to accelerate the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28370/22]

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I welcome this motion and thank the Regional Group for bringing it forward. It is an important debate to have in the House. Of course, we know the greatest challenge with these grants is the simple fact there is not enough funding for our local authorities to meet demand. Galway County Council is a prime example. Before the end of the first quarter of this year, it had over 1,000...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (1 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to reducing taxation on rental income in an effort to address rising rent prices; if there are any taxation incentives for landlords which seek to reduce rental prices in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 224. To ask the Minister for Health if he will advise on the delays to the kaftrio cystic fibrosis medication for some groups; the reason for the delays; the steps that are being taken to expedite its availability for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28364/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pension and Social Protection Related Issues: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I thank all the witnesses for coming in this morning and for their opening statements. I have a couple of questions and the first relates to child benefit. I had a gentleman from my constituency who contacted me. He is the grandfather of four children - his daughter is their mother - and he and his wife take care of them. The daughter is having problems of her own and she does not see the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pension and Social Protection Related Issues: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I apologise if this question has been discussed in detail. What is the position of each organisation in regard to child benefit when it comes to a private arrangement, as was mentioned, whereby a relative will take over that care? The sums are quite large if they are not going towards the raising of the child, which is what child benefit is and should be about. To help us as a committee in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the rural proofing strategy as set out in the Our Rural Future strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27704/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: My question seeks an update from the Minister on the rural-proofing strategy as promised in Our Rural Future.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: It is welcome that the Minister has received that final report. Will it be published? The Minister said she will now consider it. How long does she think that will take? This is an important mechanism for rural communities and it is going to be particularly important as we face into measures that are going to have to be taken with regard to climate action because it is important that we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: That is welcome. This strategy has been delayed mainly due to the Covid pandemic, which was accepted and understood. Have the public consultations been held on every island in person? I know Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann has sought a draft copy of this strategy as soon as the Minister receives it. I have previously asked the Minister and her officials to consider sharing it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: That is helpful. I am glad those seeking engagement in person were facilitated. The Minister has spoken about engagement and collaboration on the draft plan. I reiterate the point that the possibility of success in developing a ten-year plan is reduced if the main stakeholder is not on board. Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann is a really good organisation, representative of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update the islands strategy; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27707/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I ask the Minister to give an update on the islands strategy. Has she received the draft copy and will she indicate when it might be published?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: The Minister will also know the interim funding that is in place now was a matter of concern for the Irish Local Development Network, ILDN. A number of LEADER projects throughout the State felt the funding was inadequate for the period. She will also know the ILDN is not satisfied with the €180 million for the four-year period. Issues have been raised in regard to that. Now that...