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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...

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

Claire Kerrane: 1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on LEADER programme funding, considering the European Commission's recent statement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28016/22]

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

Claire Kerrane: Will the Minister provide us with an update on the LEADER programme and the funding for it, particularly considering the statement made recently by the European Commission? It was an annexe to a response to our CAP proposals and it included information on LEADER.

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

Claire Kerrane: I understand that the CAP period of 2023 to 2027 is not fully determined yet and that work is under way on the design of LEADER for that period. Will the Minister indicate the timeline for the completion of the design and when LEADER will know exactly what is happening from 2023 onwards? The EU, through the European Commission's statement, said with regard to the Common Agricultural Policy,...

Food Price Rises: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — food prices are continuing to rise, with groceries expected to cost €780 more over the next 12 months; — new research has found that 62 per cent of people feel they will have to cut back on food spending over the coming year; and — Sinn Féin have proposed a suite of solutions that would provide...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regional Development (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 27. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on when the 2022 Workplan for Our Rural Future strategy will be made publicly available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27703/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 30. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on her Department’s initiative to support remote working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27706/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Claire Kerrane: 55. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the recently launched Towns First Policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27705/22]