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Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 24 – Justice (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: What were those peoples' states of origin?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 24 – Justice (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I asked about the airlines previously. Does Ms McPhillips have information on the airlines on which fines have been imposed? What airline has been issued the highest number of fines to date?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 24 – Justice (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: Does the Department not review those fines on an annual basis?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: Regarding the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, I would also support a call for IDA Ireland to come before the committee to discuss its remit within the Department, possibly in a later work programme. IDA Ireland has a substantial budget and is rolling out its building programme. I think it has a four-year strategy and has over 19 buildings to complete by the end of 2024. We...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am okay with hearing from IDA Ireland in September to discuss the 2022 financial statements and support what other members suggest for that free slot.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans in place to increase garda numbers on the streets of rural towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24652/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to put supports in place for forgotten farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 90. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will re-examine the current allocation system of the national mackerel quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 19. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [21548/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I wish to bring to the attention of the Taoiseach a response I received from the chief superintendent for the Mayo, Roscommon and Longford division regarding concerns I raised in respect of the lack of a senior ranking officer at superintendent level at the divisional headquarters in Castlebar Garda station. The response I received lacks credibility and is inconsistent with the presence of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I want to address a deeply concerning situation affecting Mayo under the Housing for All programme. We find ourselves still in a perplexing predicament where we have no targets set for affordable housing schemes for the county. Recently, the local authority undertook an external affordability exercise for Westport, which resulted in the Department's approval of 13 affordable housing units...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is important and I express my gratitude to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter as it holds significant importance in Mayo. The multi-annual rural water programme is a crucial initiative that focuses on improving water quality in rural areas and ensuring access to clean and reliable drinking water for rural communities. Looking ahead to the future, the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I appreciate that the Minister of State is filling in for the Minister responsible for this area and I appreciate the response he read out. From discussions with Mayo County Council, I understand that both the local authority and many group water schemes are ready and waiting to act on requests for submissions for new water connections. The Minister of State outlined the additional...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 81. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider further supporting the seniors community alert programme through the community employment scheme, Tús, and the rural social scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24639/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I recently had the privilege of engaging with dedicated members of the seniors alert scheme who emphasised the importance of further enhancing the effectiveness of the scheme. Will the Minister consider allocating additional supports to the scheme by means of the community employment, CE, scheme or the rural social scheme, RSS?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I appreciate the points he raised but it is important to acknowledge that participants on the CE, Tús and RSS schemes have diverse responsibilities within their communities. The Minister of State referred to ownership within the local stakeholders or sponsors. By increasing awareness of the seniors alert scheme and promoting better...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I again thank the Minister of State for his response. Personal interaction with older or vulnerable people who do not get as many visits as those who live in more clustered communities is of importance in this regard. The Minister of State referred to getting the word out but it is important to ensure people are visited regularly, similar to the service performed by Meals on Wheels and so...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 27. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on a humanitarian response to Ukraine will next meet. [21424/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic policy unit of his Department. [21423/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I again emphasise the crucial need for balanced regional development throughout the country, specifically in areas such as Mayo, which I represent. It is imperative we continue to focus on delivery of high-quality jobs in rural communities to bring prosperity and opportunities to every corner of Ireland. While I welcome IDA Ireland's four-year driving recovery and sustainable growth...