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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 302. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; if his Department will support the local authority in dividing the URDF funding allocated into three separate projects with individual business plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10086/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will consider supporting the purchase and delivery of a property marking machine in collaboration with An Garda Síochána to each local authority across the country, to help cut down on property theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9989/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 515. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of property thefts recorded by An Garda Síochána in County Mayo in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9994/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 516. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of property thefts recorded by An Garda Síochána across the country in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9995/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Development Contributions (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 716. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on funding for a project (details supplied); if the project has commenced through to the construction tender stage; the reason for the delays following the completion of the detailed design stage: the associated timeline for the work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10084/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: Sheep farmers are the second largest farming sector in our country and produce a world-class product. These farmers are a crucial component of our local economy and generate employment in rural communities across the country. However, low incomes in this sector are prohibiting new entrants, with many sheep producers grappling with increased production costs, while price falls and the supply...

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

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister and I could not agree more. I think that certainly by encouraging community participation in planning and implementation of these projects it helps to create a strong sense of ownership and engagement in communities. Certainly we have seen the benefits of this in the past number of years, especially in my own county of Mayo in relation to the valuable projects that have...

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

Alan Dillon: 11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the 2023 town and village renewal scheme will open for applications; the priorities or themes that will be central to this coming year's scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9228/23]

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...