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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what incentives are being considered to prevent landlords leaving the rental market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23674/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 167. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the submission of requests for the 2022-2024 Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23673/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 239. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will list the locations and completion dates for the 8 advanced uilding Solutions delivered under the IDA regional building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23919/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 240. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the strategic sites have been identified for each and project lifecycle phase (i.e. in the planning process) for the 11 outstanding Advanced Building Solutions under the IDA regional building programme, in tabular form; if he will list locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23920/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are in place to offer Leaving Certificate students the same choices in their exam papers as was offered to students in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23772/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional accommodation space will be granted for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23966/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (18 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 478. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the town and village scheme funding application by a community group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23967/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (17 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place for students with dyslexia who will complete their Junior and Leaving Certificate; if extra time is being given to finish each exam; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23359/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I will focus first on the implications of the carbon budget for rural Ireland with limited transport provisions. Given that 50% of the emission reductions in the transport sector by 2030 is considered the most difficult of all sectors, will the Minister elaborate on the measures to reduce the total number of kilometres travelled by vehicles by 20%? How does he plan to encourage and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: Sorry, but there is still an over-reliance on private cars in rural areas in relation to the target of reducing reliance on the car by 20%. Unless we roll out adequate public transport provision in rural areas, that reliance will continue. Achieving a 50% reduction in fossil fuel usage in transport is also a significant goal. What incentives are being considered to accelerate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am not hearing the response on the provision of adequate public transport in rural areas and how we will incentivise people to use alternative modes of transport and not be as reliant as they are on their private cars.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: The Minister has spoken about electrification. We spoke about new fuel sources such as biofuel and green hydrogen. Will the green hydrogen strategy be published soon?

Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: Language learning is a rewarding experience for children and students and can lead to a lifetime of engagement both culturally and professionally. A well-educated multilingual population is a key incentive for international business to choose Ireland as a base for operations. Will the Minister comment on the number of schools that have to date engaged with her Department on the Say Yes to...

Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response and work in this area. The introduction of Say Yes to Languages has been a positive step right across the school community. Allowing pupils, teachers, parents and guardians to learn a modern foreign language promotes inclusivity and understanding of diverse cultures, so it is a positive step. It also encourages schools to take up the scheme. The...

Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I again thank the Minister for her response. It is a really positive scheme that should be commended. I wish to inquire around the selection process. Applications closed, as the Minister outlined, on 12 May. It was also mentioned that participation is not guaranteed to all applying schools and that a panel will evaluate applications based on specific criteria. I ask the Minister to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is crucial that we take immediate action to expand the role of pharmacists within our healthcare system. The challenges faced by many individuals accessing GP services are well documented and often prove to be a significant hurdle. The shortage of GPs, particularly in rural areas like my own, compounds this issue. To address the situation, I ask that the Government conduct a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Meetings (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the matters discussed at his latest meeting with EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21039/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 32. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to improve Ireland’s cybersecurity strength in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21040/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the results for Leaving Cert 2023 will be issued; what the difficulty is with giving students a date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22877/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (16 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what policy measures are in place in primary and secondary schools for the prevention of obesity among young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22876/23]