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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome that and note the comments of the Minister on recruitment. As I said, I have witnessed that myself. The Defence Forces have a wonderful social media presence and have communicated their message about the recruitment campaign, apprenticeships and all sorts of other activities over the years successfully. I note the comments of the Minister on the flagship LÉ Eithne. As he is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: From my perspective, the main issue is the twinning of the ships. I note the great service of the LÉ Eithne, along with other ships, and the personnel that have crewed all of the various ships over the years. I ask that consideration be given to twinning between Dún Laoghaire and the replacement for the LÉ Eithnewhenever that happens in the short term. As I said, I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Central Statistics Office (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The right decision was taken last September to postpone the census until 3 April next year. It is important to proceed and gather that information from the census so policymakers can make the right decision over the next ten years. Perhaps the Minister of State could detail the contingencies in place to ensure the census will happen next April....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Central Statistics Office (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the consultation he has had with the Central Statistics Office in relation to Census 2021. [34995/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of fibre broadband under the national broadband plan to Adelaide Street, Dún Laoghaire and in particular a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34434/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Surveys (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 82. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when it is expected that the eastern coastline of Ireland will be surveyed as part of the recently announced ObSERVE II programme; if this work will involve local authorities; if these findings will be publicly available; if so, when they will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34435/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 272. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from the Passport Office that are on secondment to or otherwise assisting the Department of Health by grade and month since January 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34429/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 273. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff employed by the Passport Office by grade and month since January 2019; if the office will be taking on summer staff to deal with the current backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34430/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 274. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports awaiting processing by month from January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34431/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 361. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of staff employed in the management of the public services card phone line service; the number of calls that have been received by month since January 2020; the number of cards that have been processed; if she will consider extending the service online to improve efficiency; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 384. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028; the efforts he is making to ensure childminders including representatives from an organisation (details supplied) are involved in every stage of the process impacting the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34433/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (29 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 415. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the history and activity of the trial programme Protecting Young People from the Influence of Adult Crime Networks in Ireland; the contact details for the section dealing with same within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34436/21]

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister for introducing this important Bill, which is long overdue. I thank the Minister for the €5 million allocated to Dublin City Council today to tackle void homes. We look forward to such funding for other local authorities. This is the first ever legislation that focuses purely on affordable housing. It is a significant intervention in the housing market that...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I will start by acknowledging the successful roll-out out of the vaccination programme. This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the vaccination centre at the Aviva Stadium. I acknowledge the hard work, dedication and friendliness of the front-line healthcare workers there and right across the country. Worryingly, however, we have seen the increased transmissibility of the Delta...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Control of Humanitarian Assistance Funding
2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their opening statement. First, I wish Mr. Burgess well in his next endeavours. Starting with the positive, I pay tribute to him and his staff for the wonderful information they disseminate on social media. Mr. Burgess leads from the top in that regard. He is very active on Twitter and that applies across the various missions across the globe. I...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Control of Humanitarian Assistance Funding
2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Mr. Burgess for that information. He mentioned the Peruvian repatriation. Constituents of mine needed to avail of that and it was quite complex owing to the location in which they found themselves. The support and information available to them and the assistance given to them on the ground were exemplary. I want to put that on the record. On the passport service, I note what Ms...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Control of Humanitarian Assistance Funding
2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I have three brief questions. I heard Mr. Burgess say that there were 259 families impacted or requiring repatriation due to citizens who had died abroad. I know this is a sensitive issue for those impacted. I am also aware of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, KBRT, which I am sure the Department is as it works closely with it. Are there any plans on behalf of the Department to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there have been any developments in regard to Serbia and Montenegro joining the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33707/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (24 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent actions of the Nicaraguan authorities against opposition parties in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33706/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Jun 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 198. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether assistant psychologists should be paid for their work; if the HSE will be requested to ensure that any posts advertised in the future will be adequately remunerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25896/21]