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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Citizens Assembly will examine the topic of neutrality and NATO membership; if so, the timeframe in which this will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33245/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ukraine War (22 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 241. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he is taking to stop Russian imports to Ireland given that Russian associated ships and cargo carrying products made in Russia including agri-food products such as animal feed are still landing on Irish shores; the length of time that it will take to change sourcing of products to other countries; and if he will make...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will be providing small-scale funding for local festivals and summer schools in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32445/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Small-scale local festivals and summer schools are held annually across the country, which are largely attributable to successful community engagement in tourism. Many of these festivals have a long history and are part of the fabric of life in towns across Ireland. I would appreciate if the Minister could provide an update on funding from her Department for these types of events.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: The importance of the scheme in assisting local cultural events cannot be underestimated. Local community events connect residents, keep traditions alive and contribute new elements to the cultural sector. They are hugely important. Scoil Acla, the Ballina fringe festival and the Ballina salmon festival are a few of the hugely important events of significance to towns. These events help...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: The point about increasing the pot is on the back of the Department of Rural and Community Development, which provides up to €2 million for the Irish Shows Association for agricultural shows. I would like to see additional funding being allocated both to small-scale festivals and summer schools. I acknowledge the input, contribution and support for the Home to Mayo campaign, which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Investment in tourism infrastructure is essential in enhancing the quality of place that visitors experience during their stay. Fáilte Ireland's platforms for growth scheme is an important investment programme to support this objective. I would appreciate an update on capital projects under this scheme for County Mayo.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister very much. County Mayo has benefited from both rounds of the platforms for growth investment. Westport House is an amazing facility and received a huge investment last year. I was delighted to see two Mayo locations also selected for facilities for water sports at Keel Sandybanks in Achill and Carrowmore beach in Louisburgh. They are fantastic destinations. County...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Amenities like these benefit not only visitors but also the local community. These projects will create further opportunities for participants and providers in the tourism business industry, including water-based activities. They will ensure there are local jobs and employment and businesses will thrive as a result. I have one question on Fáilte Ireland's intention to run a second...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 9. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of projects in County Mayo under Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth capital investment programme. [32444/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: I ask that the Minister would stay within the time limit of one minute.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Sorry Deputy, but Questions Nos. 3 and 4 are grouped and will be taken together.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Yes, but the Minister will answer both questions.

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Is amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 1 agreed to?

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the vote is deferred until the weekly division time tomorrow evening.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Next year will see thousands of participants who joined the rural social scheme in 2017 leaving it after six years. This fundamentally opposes the very purpose of the rural social scheme and is nonsensical in the current environment. The six-year rule should be abolished immediately. Will the Government support such a move and resolve the considerable stress on participants, who are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 172. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the work undertaken within his Department to drive insurance premiums down to affordable levels; and when promised legislation reforms will be enacted to support these measures. [32374/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 191. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the progress on blended working arrangements across the Civil Service to support Government policy to move to 20% remote home working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32353/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 436. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a renewal passport application will issue on time to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that they can fulfil their travel plan. [32333/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 437. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a renewal passport application will issue on time to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that they can fulfil their travel plan. [32334/22]