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Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: No.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (26 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: The aim of the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021 is to increase and improve, in a planned manner over a period of time, the quantity and quality of services provided for the public through the Irish language by public bodies. This includes the matter referred to by the Deputy. In this regard, a process has been laid out under Section 9 of the Act in relation to the use of names in the...

Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: I move that: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 17th January, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, in accordance with Standing Order 95(5), which, not later...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: I move that: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Justice, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consumer Prices (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: The latest inflation figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 5.5% in the twelve months to December 2021. The annual average Consumer Price Index and the corresponding annual percentage change, for the years 2008 to 2021, are set out in the following table. Consumer Price Index (base Dec 2016=100) Year ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the official source of unemployment estimates in the State. The most recent figures available are for Q3 2021. The quarterly LFS unemployment estimates are produced by NUTS3 Regions (NUTS3 is a geocode standard referencing the eight subdivisions of Ireland for statistical purposes). Due to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Preparations for Census 2022 are at an advanced stage. Recruitment for the three layers of field managers is complete and those staff have commenced their employment. CSO is currently in the process of recruiting over 5,000 enumerators and they are expected to begin their work with the delivery of the census forms to the public at the end of February. The delivery of the forms will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Following public health advice, the Government has decided, with effect from 22 January, that most of the public health measures previously in place can be removed. This includes the previous requirement to present a valid Digital COVID Certificate to enter gyms and indoor leisure facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport and increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body of Sport. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Tests (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Following public health advice, the Government has decided, with effect from Saturday 22 January, that most of the public health measures previously in place can be removed. This includes the previous requirement to present a valid Digital COVID Certificate to enter gyms and indoor leisure facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1 billion. Full details of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Equality (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: On Friday, 10 December, the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and I received a letter from a group of current and former female international rugby players in which they highlight a number of concerns regarding the Irish Rugby Football Union, IRFU, and its ongoing reviews into the Rugby World Cup 2021 qualification campaign and the women in rugby action plan. We are of the view that it is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Equality (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: I fully agree. Certainly at the start of this process, some of the remarks made did not show that respect. We were very clear in our engagements that it was something that had to happen. There has to be respect and there has to be a culture of equality within sport. Equality in sport is a key priority for the Government. Our overall vision is for women to have an equal opportunity to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: You may give me a few minutes more.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Lots of questions; lots of counties.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: On the question asked by Deputy Carey, we will try to maximise the total funding envelope. I expect its amount will be significantly up on what we currently have. I will not go into our negotiation. The outcome will be announced when we announce the package. It will be positive for clubs and we are ambitious to help as many as possible. On Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan's question, I will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Do I just have one minute to answer all that?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: In response to Deputy Carey's question, we are trying to maximise the amount with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. We expect it to be significantly up on the amount allocated, but I will not announce the outcome of that until we announce the grants. We have had positive discussions and that will be finalised. Regarding the date, as Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan said, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Should I come in now?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: I might be able to deal with some of them if you want to-----