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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Courts Service (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: It was a bit of a shock to learn that the Courts Service office in Youghal is to close. I was disappointed that we were not briefed on this by the service. We have had a number of items of correspondence on this matter. One has to do with women who use the Courts Service to get protection orders. I got an email from one particular lady on this recently which I would like to mention for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for her response. I welcome the fact that she is bringing forward some of the payments to next month, which will make a difference for some. In respect of the other recommendations she outlined, when does she expect to bring those forward? I acknowledge there are budgetary constraints and so forth but I encourage her to get those on the table. I ask her to comment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: I agree with the Minister's last point. It is extremely complicated and if she could simplify it, that would certainly be very helpful. I again ask her to comment on the fact that the number availing of the scheme between 2011 and 2022 has reduced by almost two thirds. If the Teagasc national farm survey for 2021 is saying that 33% of farms are vulnerable, then there is some mismatch....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 80. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures being taken by her Department to support low-income farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24565/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 85. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the recommendations of her Department in the technical review of the farm assist scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24590/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: My questions relate to the technical review of the farm assist scheme, which I understand was finalised last October and which the Minister published in April. It contains a number of interesting recommendations, facts and figures. Will the Minister outline the recommendations? What are her views on them, six months after they were finalised? What action does she intend to take?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: Many schools have enrolled students from Ukraine. They are happy to do so, but there are issues regarding the need for interpreters, the need for more hours for English as an additional language and more special needs assistants and special education teachers. Can anything be done to assist?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Water Safety (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons who have been fined for not wearing a life jacket in each of the past five years while partaking in water activities in respective counties in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24487/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress made to date with respect to the proposed bypass of Castlemartyr on the N25 in east Cork; the amount expended to date on the proposed bypass; the amount his Department has allocated to enable the project to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24363/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to date with respect to the upgrade of the commuter rail link from Mallow to Midleton and Cobh, County Cork; the expected timescale for the various parts of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of unlicensed charter boats that have been fined and or prosecuted that were bringing paying passengers to Irish waters, by county, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24486/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 298. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his Department’s targets for new affordable housing provision in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24371/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (17 May 2022)

David Stanton: 335. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when his Department received applications from Cork County Council for subsidy to support housing schemes for affordable provision in Clonakilty, Kinsale and Mallow, County Cork; when he expects to be in a position to make decisions with respect to these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24927/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: The Tánaiste is making very welcome job announcements almost every other day. Will he comment on the employment permit waiting lists? When will the employment permits (consolidation and amendment) Bill be published?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: The decision to use the second-nearest school for these purposes was an inspired one. I agree with the Minister that it has made a huge difference. Will the Minister clarify if it is in place again this year? Perhaps she is familiar with the route between Carrigtwohill and Cobh. Can girls from Cobh now get transport to the school in Carrigtwohill, which would be their second-nearest...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: I acknowledge the work the Minister of State is doing in this area. In respect of the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, and its appeal system, is the Minister of State aware of the length of time it takes for appeals to be heard? Furthermore, very often when appeals are upheld, nothing happens and schools are told they must go through the whole process again. I suggest the NCSE...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: 25. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the aptitude tests that are undertaken by those applying for membership of the Defence Forces; the company or companies that administer these tests; the percentage of applicants that fail these tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22885/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: 53. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces who are from ethnic minority backgrounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22886/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s plans to support the establishment of a new second-level school in the east Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22887/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

David Stanton: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s plans to support the establishment of a new special school in the east Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22888/22]