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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: How is that supported by Enterprise Ireland?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: On Enterprise Ireland's role in innovation, is there a team that is dealing with the green transition? An Cathaoirleach mentioned green hydrogen. That will certainly be an important area of focus in the years ahead. What is Enterprise Ireland doing to promote businesses entering this type of sector? What type of support will be available in the coming years and will there be calls for...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am interested in both.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to focus on large-scale operations that will provide a supply chain of green hydrogen across the country. This is a sector that needs attention. Is there a skill set within Enterprise Ireland to support private investors or the State in order to move more quickly on this? Scotland is moving very quickly on this. Across Europe orders are being placed for electrolysers but the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would not agree with that assertion. Green hydrogen is not based on offshore wind. There is huge viability in onshore wind. The wind speeds in my county of Mayo are some of the best in Europe. The cost associated with offshore wind, especially in the west where it will be floating, is prohibitive. Two companies, Shell and Equinor, removed themselves from committed offshore projects....

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: At what stage do companies need to be at in order to access this funding? Is there a specific point? Do they need planning permission or an exhaustive business plan in order to be eligible for this funding? For some, it is just not feasible to apply for it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I have one final question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: On the initiatives that Enterprise Ireland provides to encourage business growth in economically disadvantaged or less developed regions, I refer to the example of the strategic development zone of 246 acres assigned to Ireland West Airport Knock in 2019. This zone has yet to be activated, but it has huge potential. Can I ask Mr. Clancy about Enterprise Ireland's work to try to develop this...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is correct.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is very good to hear because Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the local authority all have roles to play. I thank Mr. Clancy for his response in that regard. I have a question on access to skills and the labour market. Supply pressures are currently affecting certain sectors. Is there a major skills gap affecting the business community as a whole? Perhaps Mr. Clancy could give an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline her discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan delivery and Reform on the provision of additional capital to support the schools building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14089/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether the provision and availability of facilities is a core issue in the implementation of a quality physical education programme for primary schools; and the immediate steps she will take to address this problem. [14090/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: The wave of vile abuse, harassment, physical attacks, antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in shops and supermarkets was highlighted on RTÉ "Prime Time" last night. The owners of a business in my constituency of Mayo stated that they are currently going through a pandemic of petty crime, with children as young as primary school age committing these thefts. The Ballina-based owners...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to open a Passport Office in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14283/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Pension Provisions (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the services that are available to provide help and support for returning and returned Irish immigrants to secure their UK state pension entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14284/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Official Travel (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 152. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he outline the budget available within his Department to secure a replacement Government jet, which is recommended to be replaced in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14141/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 279. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has instructed the QMAC to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2023 mackerel hook and line fishery given the unjustifiable inequity of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14127/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 282. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has instructed the Quota Management Advisory Committee to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2023 mackerel hook and line fishery given the unjustifiable inequity of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14287/23]