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Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Yes, they do. Staying with that issue, Mr. Clonan mentioned vehicles. Is it true that volunteers cannot use their vehicles? I understand that in some stations they can. Obviously, however, it limits their ability to respond if they cannot. I understand that the Coast Guard vehicles are one of the four blue light vehicles but they are limited in where they can use those vehicles. Maybe...

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: That is really welcome. I am delighted to hear that that is in the pipeline and under way. Finally, if I am a volunteer with the Coast Guard-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: No problem at all.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I will not have time to get verbal answers, so can Mr. Spratt or Mr. Clonan come back to me or the committee in writing? Staying with programme C, in terms of the volunteer use of vehicles, if I am a volunteer, the vehicle has to be stored at the base, but is not practical for me to get from my home to the base. Can Mr. Clonan drop a note to clarify the use of those vehicles? It is...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister and Ministers of State for taking questions this morning. Recent indications suggest that the roll-out is continuing at pace, with more than 2.5 million vaccinations now having been administered and with more than 45% of all adults having received their first jab. Hopefully, that figure will have reached 50% by next week. It is most encouraging. As the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cross-Border Co-operation (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 61. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding available for youth groups that are keen to arrange formal cross-Border youth initiatives under Peace Plus Theme 3 Empowering and Investing in Young People; and the process and contact details for making an application under this or any other funding stream. [28716/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (27 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 70. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the uptake of the €93,000 announced in late 2020 under the Comhairle na nÓg ICT capital funding scheme; and if this allocation has been sufficient to date in 2021. [28715/21]

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the opportunity to discuss and debate the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021. It is important that this legislation be discussed and debated in this House and that we examine it in detail. The background to this debate is also important. Since the pandemic struck last March, more than 4,941 deaths have been reported and I express my condolences to all...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the 2021 funding allocation and progress being made on the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27670/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cabinet Committees (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of meetings the Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Investment sub-group on insurance reform has held since July 2020; the dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance the supports available to qualified applicants purchasing an electric vehicle under the DD1 drivers and passengers with disabilities scheme, in particular the treatment of VAT with regard to diesel and petrol vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27807/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the operation of the DD1 drivers and passengers with disabilities scheme; the number of applications approved; the cost to the Exchequer by engine type, that is, diesel, petrol, electric and hybrid and other in each of the years the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27806/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 222. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been given to publishing the 1926 census earlier than the proposed date of January 2027 in the decade of centenaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27669/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the basis for the new school design guide for sanitary facilities (details supplied); the steps that have been taken to consult with stakeholders including schools, students, parents and NGOs in relation to the new policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27668/21]

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Reports 2018 and 2019: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Mr. Deering and Ms McGovern for their attendance today. I have a number of questions for them and, like the Chairman, I will ask a few together and then go back and forth with the witnesses. In terms of the number of complaints, whether relating to tracker mortgages, financial services, insurance or whatever else, has the ombudsman's office seen an increase or decrease within each...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Reports 2018 and 2019: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I must compliment the office on its website. I have heard that the website will be updated even further but in fairness, it seems quite comprehensive at first glance. In terms of the decisions of the office, how many have been appealed? I note that institutions and complainants can go to the High Court if they are not happy with a decision. Does Mr. Deering know how many of those...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Reports 2018 and 2019: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: That would make sense, given the year that we have had and the issues that the office is dealing with. I wish to turn to the decisions database of the office. I think it is most useful for people to see the office's deliberations on previous appeals and complaints. Does that deter people or does it give them confidence to make a complaint? No two cases are the same. What benefit does...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Reports 2018 and 2019: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: That is very helpful. I have number of other questions. I will ask one more and then my colleague, Deputy Buckley, wants to contribute. In respect of the European financial ombudsman, how closely does the office work with that ombudsman? I presume that it works with the ombudsman on a regular basis. Can Mr. Deering outline to the committee how that relationship works? If a complaint...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Reports 2018 and 2019: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Absolutely. I thank Mr. Deering for that. I congratulate the ombudsman and all the staff in the office or, as the case may be, working remotely for that. That is a phenomenal number of cases. For all to be dealt with remotely, credit where credit is due on that. I look forward to seeing the new strategic plan for Mr. Deering's role. I have a similar question to some colleagues who...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Reports 2018 and 2019: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Cormac Devlin: This week, I raised a question regarding the number of Irish customers seeking to have mortgages from institutions in other EU member states with the Department of Finance. I presume that would go to FIN-NET if a contract was signed with a German or Spanish bank, for example. Do the witnesses know how frequently people in Ireland draw down mortgages through other European financial...