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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (19 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 357. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the replacement of the CT scanner at Mayo University Hospital under the Equipment Replacement Programme 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25450/22]

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Ireland faces a challenging time in meeting its climate action, EU and COP26 obligations. The need for climate action is clear and the changes we need to make to address climate challenges will affect all aspects of the way we live our lives. The move to green enterprise services and energy use in public and private transport has already begun. Many operations in Ireland in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (18 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide the dates of the first pre-orders made in the Castlebar and Ballina deployment areas for connections to the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25399/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Live Register (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the Minister's latest update on the live register figures, which shows a far more positive outlook as unemployment rates continue to fall. I will raise the issue of the continuing challenges faced by our hospitality and tourism sector that is struggling to fill significant numbers of vacancies ahead of the tourism season. Long delays in getting work permits and personal public...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome this important legislation. It is timely. When speaking on this Bill we should remember that we are talking about the men and women of An Garda Síochána who protect and serve us all. That is very significant. The Bill provides for a major reform of the compensation scheme that is currently in operation. I compliment the work undertaken by the Minister, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 106. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide details on the new Workplace Pension Scheme; if carers will be included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24516/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the long-term plans that are in place to accommodate wheelchair users on bus and public transport throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24460/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 515. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the application of Catherine's Law for a person (details supplied) who has been stripped of the disability allowance due to a Ph.D scholarship; the measures that will be put in place to prevent this situation in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24699/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 637. To ask the Minister for Health when the general practitioner card for children under eight years of age as announced in budget 2022 will be brought into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24145/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I am in Leinster House. I welcome our guests. I commend the work the Government has done to date in accommodating and welcoming people from Ukraine. I also want to acknowledge the Secretary General and the officials from the Department. First on the accommodation available through local authorities, religious organisations, State bodies and pledged accommodation, in the event that it is...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: The reason I raised that is that there is now a golden opportunity as we work with NGOs such as the Irish Red Cross and the Defence Forces and State agencies to evaluate the pledges made with the vacant homes and the opportunity to repurpose them and put them back into use. I would like to hear what discussions the Minister has had with Airbnb and The Open Community regarding temporary...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I very much welcome our guests. I will start with the Comptroller and Auditor General's opening statement, where he stated his view that the agreement between the university and the former president regarding his resignation had the "typical characteristics" of a severance package. UL stated, based on its legal advice, it was satisfied that the recognition of payment did not constitute a...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: The characteristics. What steps has the Department taken against the university for making a payment like this to the former president?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: At what stage in the process was the Department informed of the remuneration package for the former president and what he received?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: What steps has the Department taken to ensure the same interpretations are not taken by any university or third level institution into the future?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: In respect of the learnings, what steps has the Department taken to ensure the same interpretation is not taken by any future university or third level institution into the future?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I will ask the chancellor what involvement the governing authority had in the former president's resignation?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Can I ask Ms Harney-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: That is my next question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
University of Limerick Financial Report 2020 (12 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Did the governing body-----