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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the lower rate of VAT on gas and electricity to natively produced renewable and sustainable fuel, where the proceeds go back into the local economy, given that 70% is sourced from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40343/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance if he would consider extending the reduction of 23% to 9% of VAT for heat pumps, to all appliance using renewable fuel given that many households may not be able to afford to retrofit their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40344/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (9 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she could reply to a follow-up email in relation to a national school (details supplied), which has a number of queries in relation to a funding request; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40404/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I have received apologies from Deputies Sean Sherlock and Denise Mitchell. Before I begin this meeting, I wish to make a declaration on the record in relation to my role as Cathaoirleach to the committee, as follows: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Children,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: The next agenda item for consideration this afternoon is pre-Committee Stage detailed scrutiny of the Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023, a Private Members' Bill sponsored by Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh. As members will be aware, this Private Members' Bill was drafted by Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh. Its main aim is to establish an independent commission for future generations....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I now call Ms Davidson, who is appearing virtually.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I remind members that when putting questions to the witnesses, they should adhere to the agenda items scheduled for discussion. I now call on members to put their questions in accordance with the speaking rota circulated in advance of this meeting. Each member has been allocated seven minutes and should allow time for the witnesses to respond during the seven minutes.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will move on now to Deputy Costello and remind him of the time.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Would any of our witnesses like to make any concluding remarks?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I wish to give the final word to Deputy Ó Cathasaigh.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. I propose to publish the opening statements on the Oireachtas website. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank all our witnesses for their engagement and really important input here this afternoon. It is fair to say a special thanks to Ms Davidson. I thank her for her time and for being here sharing her expertise with us this afternoon. All of the witnesses'...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware of the issue of asbestos in vacant properties, and the issue it causes in bringing properties back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39630/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 320. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if, in respect of babies born in December 2024, parents will receive the newly announced €420 'baby boost' payment, given that child benefit is payable the month after a baby is born; the supports those parents will receive in January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40105/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 321. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has examined the amount a person in receipt of disability allowance can earn and still receive disability allowance, given the low number of persons with a disability in employment in Ireland, to ensure that those that do can receive increases announced in budgets, and are therefore incentivised to work and be...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 346. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she would consider increasing the income limit for the back-to-school allowance, as the €60 increase to the working family payment may result in an unintended consequence of many households’ income going up and, as a result, not qualifying for the back-to-school allowance, given the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 345. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware that the €60 increase to the working family payment may put thousands of households above the income limit to receive back-to-school allowance, which many did not qualify for last year as they were just slightly over the income limit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40330/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 459. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a breakdown of the allocation of the additional €7 million for youth services announced as part of Budget 2025; to provide a breakdown in terms of current and capital spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40096/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 460. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide detail on the funding available from his Department for a new pilot initiative to address holiday hunger among young people attending youth work services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40097/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 462. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide detail on the funding available from his Department to implement the new national strategy for youth work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40099/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 463. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide detail on the funding provided under Budget 2025 for universal youth services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40100/24]