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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: The town and village renewal scheme is vital to the continued sustainability and enhancement of rural areas across the country. Since its introduction in 2016, hundreds of towns and villages have benefited from the development of community amenities, public spaces and local businesses. I ask the Minister when this year's application process will open and what the priorities or themes will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. We certainly see the benefits of the many schemes that she has rolled out through her Department. Many rural towns and villages really benefit and seek solutions from these successful funding programmes to address challenges that they face, whether limited employment opportunities, a decline in population or the lack of essential services and...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 14: Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Yes I am happy with that, and I have been observing the proceedings online so I am well aware of what has happened.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Chapter 14: Assessment and Collection of Insurance Compensation Fund Levies
Report on Administration and Movement of the Insurance Compensation Fund for the year ended 31 December 2021
Comptroller and Auditor General Section 2 Report on Unauthorised release of funds from the Central Fund of the Exchequer (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Absolutely. We should go into private session.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to get an update on Inland Fisheries Ireland and find out where that would fit into our work programme. I would also ask the Comptroller and Auditor General to comment on the appointment of two interim board officials and on how he would foresee the sign off for the 2021 appropriation accounts occurring.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Strategies (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 69. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps her Department is taking to support the development of walking and cycling trails, greenways and outdoor swimming facilities under her Department's Embracing Ireland's Outdoors Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9227/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 133. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA's delivery of an advanced building solution for Castlebar; if a strategic land bank has been procured; when the advanced building solution will proceed to planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9225/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when applications will be open for the sports capital programme 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8534/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Last year, an allocation of €150 million was divided between clubs, schools, community groups, associations and sporting bodies all over the country. It was one of the biggest ever cash injections for grassroots sports in the history of the State and was very welcome. I understand a full review is taking place of the sports capital programme and it will be published shortly. When...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Many different national initiatives could be used to support Irish tourism in the coming years. Those initiatives can be tailored to the unique strengths and opportunities of the industry. Will the Minister outline some new national initiatives that will be implemented to support Irish tourism over the next decade?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. The discussion around the development of sustainable tourism is important for the environment and the long-term health of the industry. Getting into the regions for long-term stays is also a priority. To support that, I echo the need for an ecotourism structure to be rolled out. There is also a need for the promotion of sustainable travel options and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister. I represent a rural constituency and rural tourism is an important issue for the sustainability of businesses and local employment. We need to enhance our promotion of the rural experience, while also supporting local businesses. One issue relates to the CIÉ bus tours of Ireland website. Only two out of 17 scheduled tours of Ireland this summer will include my...

Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.

Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a minor works grant payment will be issued to a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay with this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (21 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 639. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to use a facility (details supplied) as suitable accommodation for families or individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8467/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to alleviate the backlog for patients of all ages to access dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7725/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: The lack of dental services is causing severe problems for men, women, and children across the country. Numerous contracted dentists have withdrawn from the dental treatment services scheme, DTSS. Primary schoolchildren are not receiving dental treatment until they reach secondary school. What steps are being taken to alleviate the backlog for those on waiting lists to access dental treatment?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. On a weekly, if not daily, basis, we receive representations from people of all ages who are unable to access dental treatment. We must ask why contracted dentists are withdrawing from the DTSS. Dentists in Mayo say the DTSS is outdated in its scope and that it is so burdened with bureaucracy that most of them would not accept the contract regardless...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. We have similar examples in Mayo where elderly people had to look for appointments in Sligo to fix their dentures, which is completely unacceptable. On another point, the lack of access to dental treatment for young people is causing great difficulty for primary schoolchildren who are to be examined and treated by the HSE dental services in second,...