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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: Much more information must be made available on the Covid recognition payment. At present there is a serious information vacuum, leading to enormous confusion about eligibility. A range of staff in Mayo and around the country remain uncertain. I refer to providers in section 39 disability services such as Western Care Association and administration staff working closely with patients in...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Vacant Properties (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 69. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the work under way to ensure that each local authority has a dedicated officer or officers to work on reducing housing vacancy rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3050/22]

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Vacant Properties (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: Counties in the west are disproportionately suffering from high rates of residential vacancy. We need to ensure that our local authorities are prioritising resources to target vacancy and boost existing housing supply where it is lying idle. What is being done within the Department to ensure that full-time staff are in place in local authority vacant housing offices?

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Vacant Properties (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the positive news of the increased departmental funding for supports for vacant homes officers. Having those positions on a full-time basis will strengthen local authorities in combating vacant properties. The latest GeoDirectory residential building report for quarter 4 of 2021 showed that Mayo has the second highest residential vacancy rate in the country, standing at 11.9%....

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Vacant Properties (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: Solving the current housing crisis will certainly require the most innovative solutions. The Minister of State made reference to the vacanthomes.iewebsite, which was developed by Mayo County Council. That provides a starting point of contact for each local authority. I acknowledge Tom Gilligan, the website's founder, and his work in this area. Maybe it would also be useful to develop a...

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: The death of Ashling Murphy has united communities throughout Ireland. It is probably only in recent days that the realisation of her loss has begun to settle in her community and county of Offaly. I offer my sincere condolences to her family. What happened in Tullamore two weeks ago has brought about an incredible sense of national solidarity. We must also be respectful of the fact that...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their opening contributions on the important topic of child poverty. In this committee, we all strive to introduce targeted measures that have an impact on reducing child poverty. I will first focus on early childhood care and education, referenced by One Family. My party, Fine Gael, has engaged extensively in this area through its policy lab...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the new MICA redress scheme will result in any upfront costs for homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2906/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank Deputy O'Reilly for coming before the committee this afternoon to discuss her work on this really important topic. I want to acknowledge the merits of the Bill as a response to victims and survivors who need to take time off work. I have two questions for the Deputy on her consultation and engagement with stakeholders and support groups. I ask her to take us through what was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I too commend both the Minister and the Minister of State on their work. As someone who has been involved in many sports throughout my lifetime, the importance of the sports capital programme to many clubs and communities is enormous. It is good to hear the Minister of State is fighting for additional funding in this regard. As I understand, each county will receive a set amount from the...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for the update. As he is aware, I have raised this matter a number of times in the House. The people and businesses in Crossmolina that are affected by the risk of flooding have major concerns about the progress of this enormous capital project. The benefits of it would be huge. I compliment Mayo County Council, its engineers and the staff of the OPW on the...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the external assurance process for major capital investment projects announced in December 2021; if part of the mandate for the associated major projects advisory group will be to improve the timeline of delivering major capital projects versus the risk of increasing bureaucratic delays; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: It is vital that increased effort is made to streamline the delivery of large capital projects. Too many communities are awaiting the delivery of important capital projects. Any changes to or delays in timelines are simply causing a loss of good faith when it comes to informing the public. What is the Minister’s Department doing to deal with this issue?

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister very much for his reply. One very good example is the Crossmolina flood relief scheme. Local communities desperately need to see this project commence as soon as possible. They have waited patiently as it has gone through formal process after formal process. We must look seriously at the need to speed up such a process into the future. I am particularly disappointed...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I appreciate the Minister's commitment and that of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, to deliver this project. I note the announcement on the formation of the major project advisory group last month. I understand that the group's primary role is to ensure strong governance at critical junctures in the context of the delivery of major projects, which is very welcome. I hope that we...

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a scheme (details supplied); the reason for the delay in his Department finalising the review, which was expected as imminent in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2448/22]

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Crossmolina flood relief scheme and the reasons for the delays in the Department's timeline for review. The people of Crossmolina are eagerly awaiting further news on this. As we start the new year, I would appreciate an update from the Minister.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: I acknowledge the witnesses and express our deep appreciation for the work that they have done in the past 24 months in terms of the coverage of Covid. A trusted media broadcaster is hugely important. I would like to gain some understanding of the review process that is being undertaken and how RTÉ operates. I ask the witnesses to give me an outline of RTÉ's combined revenue...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: In terms of the reality and the challenges that RTÉ will face, what type of measures are being taken to ensure there is sustainability over the long term in terms of how RTÉ operates? How can RTÉ become a more nimble public service broadcaster? In terms of delivery of services, are there opportunities to pare back services? Is that something that RTÉ is reviewing? In...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 33: Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Programme E - Broadcasting (20 Jan 2022)

Alan Dillon: On the commercial income, in terms of the advertising revenue aid, has Covid had any impact? Mr. Collins mentioned an expected increase in the 2021 figures. I would like an understanding of where that increase will come from.