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Annual Transition Statement: Statements (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: In his closing remarks, the Minister of State spoke about the need for a just transition for communities, which is crucial. It is particularly important for communities that have been hardest hit. I am thinking of those in Shannonbridge and Lough Ree and the severe economic blow that the closure of plants there has dealt to the local communities. Generations of families have relied on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: If the Department does indeed recognise the need for a transition period during which people can grieve and plan a life following the death of a family member, then this anomaly should be fixed. It can be fixed easily and I have sent the amendment to the Minister. I would appreciate it if, in her response, the Minister would confirm whether she believes this is an anomaly. What is the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I am glad to get the opportunity this morning to raise the anomaly in legislation on disability allowance. This anomaly was exposed by Tracy McGinnis last week in the midst of grieving for her beloved son, Brendan Bjorn. She is seeking action from the Government to amend the legislation and she has put forward a solution she believes will ensure no other parent faces the additional pain and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I thank all our guests for coming in and for their opening statement. On the point made in the opening statement about community employment, in the first instance, providing a stepping stone to employment and, second, benefiting communities, that needs to be considered in the context of whether that is what community employment is. For some, it may be a stepping stone into employment but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I had to step out of the meeting so I apologise if my questions have been answered already. I have some very brief follow-ups. In March, the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, told me there were 2,969 people on the RSS, of whom 1,493 will not be impacted, which leaves 1,476 who will be. Ms Hurley stated there are 2,890 on the rural social scheme, RSS. For clarity, I ask her to confirm...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: In that case, I will put the question again. If we know that 1,000 people, or whatever the figure is, who are on RSS now will be impacted by the six-year rule, how many people on CE will be impacted by it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: Not particularly. I am just seeking a rough figure, if possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I thank Ms Hurley.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; when he expects the consultation analysis process to be finalised and a report issued; if he will provide an overview on the intended roll-out of improved services on a phased basis up to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30614/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 201. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the full-year target of schools connected or installed with high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan in 2022; the number of schools in which broadband infrastructure has been installed as of May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 931. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school caretakers will be included in the improved pay and terms of the conditions recently agreed for school secretaries given the importance of their roles in the school community; if not, if she intends to ensure that they will be included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28862/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 968. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will advise the processes that are in place where there is not a place in the local Gaelscoil; the way that children are ensured a place in a Gaelscoil in their area if they cannot secure one in their school of choice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29379/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 992. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the payment announced for bus operators that provide school transport to assist with rising costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29703/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1063. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will advise on the possible loss of a teacher at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30868/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Communications (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1073. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department provides pre-paid envelopes to persons who receive written requests or who are required to provide additional information to her Department for review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28860/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1079. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there have been delays to the additional €100 fuel allowance payment; the number of eligible recipients who have received the lump sum payment; the number who are outstanding by eligible payment in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28966/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1094. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of JobPath participants who have gained sustained employment for 13 weeks; 26 weeks; 39 weeks; and 52 weeks respectively by year since 2015, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29340/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1104. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of participants who have been referred to JobPath since 2015 by year in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29544/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1095. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the total cost of JobPath since 2015 to date and the cost by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29341/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 1096. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when JobPath referrals are due to end given that the scheme was due to end in December 2021 and was extended by six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29342/22]

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