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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am conscious of time. We will conclude this session. First, I would like to thank our members and witnesses for joining us today and for their valuable contributions. It has been a very engaging session. I propose that we go into private session to deal with matters of housekeeping and correspondence. We will ask the witnesses to withdraw from the committee room.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome Ms Buckley and her officials. I wish her the very best of luck in her new role. I thank her for her contribution and her statements earlier. I start with the report which is concerning for the board's reputation for integrity, independence and impartiality. My first question is on the enhancements made to the controls regarding declarations and disclosures of interest...

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Following Deputy Verona Murphy's line of questioning on the new board members, how many of them are new and have never sat on the board?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: The code of conduct is currently out of for consultation.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: When does Ms Buckley expect that to be reviewed?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Regarding the training, which we have talked about previously, what level of training will be provided to ensure these new board members have effective decision-making properties with regard to planning cases?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is Ms Buckley concerned about the level of inexperience on the board at present, with 12 new members. Is that a concern?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: My concern is that An Bord Pleanála's compliance rate with the statutory objective period would, in essence, be challenging to meet, given the cases and future cases that will be coming before it.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: For individuals, builders and developers who are looking into the Committee of Public Accounts this morning, what assurances can Ms Buckley provide them on how An Bord Pleanála intends to reduce the workload or the backlog, and restore timely decision-making in this process? This is especially important when there is such a new board in place that requires a number of weeks, if not...

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: There are developers who have finance on hold for the last 12 to 18 months and want to get projects through.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Finally, were there any severance packages or any other benefits provided to the former chairperson or deputy chairperson, or any other former board members, regarding An Bord Pleanála's-----

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline how his Department is supporting returning Irish immigrants who wish to re-settle in Ireland but face difficult barriers in terms of housing, driving licences, opening bank accounts, educational and work opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19780/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will urge the EU institutions and countries to collect information and intelligence of the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia and sanction Russian officials involved in these crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19781/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland's Electricity and Natural Gas Systems; when will this report be published; what policy statement will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19778/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) located off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet; when will this site be connected to the national grid given that it is an integral component of Ireland's Ocean Energy Strategy; if this site will be developed in accordance with the national...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the 10th package of EU sanctions on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14091/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline additional supports provided by the Irish Government to support Ukraine's offensive against Russia; if he supports the investigations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and for the creation, in The Hague, of an international centre for the prosecution of the crime of aggression against Ukraine; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 274. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the building works programme for a school (details supplied); if she can commit to prioritising this school based on health and safety matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20204/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the building works programme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20205/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: The Minister of State is filling for the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. The reality for St. Brid's Special School and St. Anthony's School is that there is no alternative placement for many of these children in Castlebar. It is a scary thought that up to 14 or 15 extremely vulnerable children could be left without secure school placements for the 2023-2024 school year. Recently, the...