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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: As I said in my response, the Department has not yet received a funding application for this particular project. Obviously, we cannot ascertain or put a figure on what needs to be done when we have not received the application from the city council. I suggest the Deputies talk to their counterparts in Cork City Council and get that application into the Department.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Nursing Homes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that I am not a Minister of State in that Department. Therefore, it is very difficult for me to come into this Chamber and depart from a script when I am not over the issue. I would appreciate if we could be fair on the issue. On behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people, I assure Deputy Connolly that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: It is critical the Government supports older people to live independently in their community. I will convey to the Minister the queries the Deputy raised regarding measures in respect of the local authority. It is important we keep pace with housing delivery because it is critical for our communities, as can be seen in all our communities, where we as a Government can point to housing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter and am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the issue of housing conditions in Noonan’s Road in Cork’s inner city. The Government and the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage are committed to ensuring tenants in social housing are provided with adequate housing that meets the standards most recently laid...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Strategic Infrastructure (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy for his response and commitment to the sector. The Deputy is very passionate about it and I will raise with the Minister the Deputy's comments, which are on the record of the Dáil. This all-Ireland strategic rail review is being conducted on an all-island basis in full co-operation with our colleagues in the Northern Ireland Executive and at official level in the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: Under Housing for All, the Government will deliver 47,600 new build social homes and 3,500 social homes through long-term leasing in the period 2022 to 2026. Our clear focus is to increase the stock of social housing through new build projects delivered by local authorities and approved housing bodies. In light of the number of landlords exiting the market this year, the Government has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Strategic Infrastructure (12 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Éamon Ryan, I thank Deputy Cannon for the opportunity to address this issue and to provide the House with an update on the future all-island strategic rail review. As the Deputy is aware, the Department of Transport, in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, has commissioned the all-island strategic rail...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the deferral of the introduction of the concrete levy given the current construction inflation and the additional burden the levy will place on all construction projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (11 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 882. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a course (details supplied) is deemed suitable for a grant under SUSI but not the free fees scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34304/23]

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: Regarding the many binary threats that our State now faces, Deputy Carthy made several contributions in the forums that will be taken into the recommendations. It is important that we have a proper discussion on these issues and we are fulfilling our requirement here. As I said, I am a very proud supporter of our position as a neutral country, but in no way can I or any Government...

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I addressed it in my opening speech in terms of the 2009 Act.

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I did.

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: It is because it is a requirement.

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: The Deputy is out of order.

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: It is good the Deputy has admitted it anyway.

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputies for their comments and their contributions to the debate. The primary function of these projects is to develop and maintain capabilities necessary to enable our personnel to fulfil their roles as laid down by Government. I have highlighted the importance of supporting our defence forces in capability development, and it is the responsibility of the Government to ensure...

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's participation in four European Defence Agency Projects: i) Category B Collaborative Procurement of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Equipment, ii) Category B Collaborative Procurement of Soldier Equipment, iii) Category B Collaborative Procurement of Ammunition, and iv) Category A Military Computer Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a strategic project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32964/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (5 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on a number of applications under the atypical working scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33077/23]

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Peter Burke: That is okay.