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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Has a budget been allocated to that yet or when does Mr. Ó Conaire think that would be implemented? Is there a timeline around that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: We appreciate that. Turning to Dr. May, I raise the Sport Ireland criteria for recognition. She said in her opening statement all applicant bodies must satisfy Sport Ireland they have a formal disciplinary policy. Does Sport Ireland review that policy in terms of how it is implemented? If a body does not have such a policy, what repercussions are there or what does Sport Ireland do to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: On that, and this is my final point, we receive submissions from various sporting organisations. Some of them have suggested the establishment of a centralised sporting ombudsman, the function of which would be to handle abuse reports across the board. We have heard from various witnesses who have come before us that there is a major issue with the under-reporting of incidents. There is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: It is reassuring to hear of the work that is under way to deliver efficiencies and to provide a more resilient passport service. I also want to acknowledge the staff in the Department and the Passport Office and thank them for their sterling work. I wish to raise an issue relating to the 39% of applications that are incomplete, namely the frustration of parents with the action that occurs...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his ongoing work at reducing wait times for passport applications; the reason for the delays in updating the online passport tracking system; the reason that members of the public cannot contact the Passport Office given that phone lines are frequently down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22972/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will initiate discussions with the aim of opening a Passport Office for urgent appointment services in the west, similar to the Office that is in place for the south and east of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our guests and thank them for their briefing note and opening statement. I want to acknowledge foster carers and the crucial role they play along with others. Tusla foster carers provide a safe, secure and stable environment for the most vulnerable children. I would like to go back and forth on the initial recommendations going to the Minister on increasing allowances, which I...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I am looking for the equivalent in terms of the rate for those under 12 at €325.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Gloster must feel from his engagement with members that there is certainly a difficulty in understanding the additional amounts, whether they are placement fees or for Christmas presents.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I suppose I am trying to get an understanding of the standardisation. What are we doing to ensure we do not have a two-tier system? We have increased the number of private operators by 39 this year and 12% of the current foster care offerings are private. The difficulty for many foster carers is the fact that the allowance is meant to belong to the child, which is not disputed, and foster...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Will Ms Duggan provide an example?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Respite is one example that has been raised. What is Tusla's position in offering respite for foster carers?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Is that currently included in every child care plan?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Is it included automatically?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Again, it is automatically included in private agency plans.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I have a question for Mr. Gloster about the Tusla operation. He talked about many different areas in his opening statement. Things are becoming more and more complex, with many more legislation and governance issues. What challenges does Tusla have with recruitment, notwithstanding current operations?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the Minister's support for and engagement with Mayo County Council. It is hugely important. We have a very good housing team in the local authority and I am working closely with that team. However, housing policy in Mayo has been dictated by financial interests rather than by the needs of the locality and that certainly needs to be reformed. We should pursue affordable housing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 54. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which County Mayo was assessed to determine the level of demand for an affordable housing scheme; and the reason Mayo County Council was not included by his Department when finalising the affordable housing targets for 18 local authorities level for the period 2022-2026. [22198/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: Issues in respect of housing and affordability of housing in County Mayo are at crisis point. There is a shortage of affordable homes to rent or purchase in parts of the county, especially in towns such as Westport, Castlebar and Ballina. The national affordable housing delivery targets were published but I was disappointed to see that Mayo County Council was excluded and that the...