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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I will say again that community gardaí and overall gardaí numbers in Roscommon are totally unacceptable, particularly in what is now the Castlerea district, which has two Garda cars every night covering a vast rural area of 67 km from one end to the other. I would like to see that area reviewed. The Garda Commissioner needs to look...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I am glad to have the opportunity to debate the falling Garda numbers in my constituency, in counties Roscommon and Galway. It is an issue I have consistently raised and highlighted many times. I recognise the work of An Garda Síochána and its members across the State, as I know every Member of this House would do. In recent months in particular, we have got to know our community...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Sector (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will take a supplementary question from Deputy Durkan.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister. He will get more time to respond later.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: We must move on.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Community Gardaí in County Roscommon and County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37482/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 204. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legal basis on which non-means-tested benefits are being provided to Ukrainian nationals in a manner that appears to contravene the provisions of the International Protection Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38334/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 205. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, how the Government justifies this preferential treatment, which results in unequal and potentially discriminatory treatment of Irish citizens, who contribute to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38336/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 206. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, what steps will be taken to rectify this disparity and ensure that there is equality of access to supports for all; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38338/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 269. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the legal basis on which non-means-tested benefits are being provided to Ukrainian nationals in a manner that appears to contravene the provisions of the International Protection Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 270. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, how the Government justifies this preferential treatment, which results in unequal and potentially discriminatory treatment of Irish citizens, who contribute to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 271. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, what steps will be taken to rectify this disparity and ensure that there is equality of access to supports for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Apologies have been received from Senator Mary Seery Kearney. This is my first public meeting as Cathaoirleach to the committee. I very much look forward to working closely with the members of the committee and the Minister in the next couple of months and I look forward to proactive engagement. Unfortunately, I am starting proceedings this afternoon on a very sad note by acknowledging...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Absolutely. I thank the members.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Today's discussion is on the complexities of the provision of non-disclosure agreements, NDAs, in the maternity protection (amendment) and miscellaneous provisions Bill with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, and his officials Ms Jane Ann Duffy and Ms Catherine Roe. They are all very welcome to the meeting. Before we begin, I have a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Thank you, Minister. I neglected to acknowledge that you have appeared here this afternoon. I know the invitation was at short notice and we appreciate that you have come in to the committee this afternoon. Before I open the floor to our speakers, regarding the complexities that have arisen, would they be more time constraints rather than legal complexities or issues with the Bill, as it...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I remind members that when putting your questions to the witnesses, you should adhere to the agenda items scheduled for discussion. I will now call on the members to put their questions in accordance with the speaking rota circulated in advance of this meeting. Each member will be allocated five minutes' speaking time. The time allocation per member should include the response from the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will let the Minister respond but then I will move on and there will be a second round. I will be slightly lenient on time, given the nature of the meeting and the information we are seeking. I will allow the Minister to respond to Senator Clonan and then I will move on.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I am going to move on now. There will be a second round. Deputy Coveney is our next speaker.