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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 258. To ask the Minister for Health if antigen tests will be supplied to preschools and crèches for testing close contacts of a confirmed Covid-19 case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56423/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vacant Properties (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: While I welcome some features within the housing for all plan, including the planning exemption for above-shop conversions and streamlining the protective structures system, as well as the new Croí Cónaithe fund to promote development within our regional towns and villages, we need to be more proactive on this issue and make use of vacant properties and convert them back into...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vacant Properties (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I have been banging the drum about dereliction since I was elected and it could make a real difference in bringing people back to our streets outside normal business hours. In Mayo we have seen much-needed funding coming on stream, such as the urban and rural regeneration funding in Castlebar and Westport. It would also be very useful to see such funding have a greater emphasis on putting...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I appreciate the Minister of State's visit to Crossmolina last May to meet the members of the Crossmolina flood relief scheme, staff of the local OPW and members of Mayo County Council. The people of Crossmolina need progress on this scheme. We have to get the ball rolling on the construction. This is a €13.5 million project to protect 116 properties. The Crossmolina community has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 74. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of final approval for a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55884/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: A date that will live long in the memory of the people living and working in Crossmolina is 5 December 2015. For the second time in three weeks, the town centre of Crossmolina was devastated by a floodwater sweeping through by the River Deel. It is coming up to the sixth anniversary of this event. I want to know when the scheme will be granted final approval to give certainty to the people...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for his response. What I say is not a criticism, but local residents are seriously frustrated with the situation that they find themselves in six years on. I take on board what the Minister of State said around the confirmation process, but this community will have to endure another winter of high water levels. Unfortunately, residents are extremely concerned...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I joined many nurses yesterday who were members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, INMO, at Mayo University Hospital as they took part in a lunchtime protest outside the hospital to highlight what they termed excessive workloads and staffing pressures. These nursing staff outlined that they are unable to take adequate breaks or use annual leave due to their excessive work...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of efforts to streamline the delivery of large-scale capital projects; his plans to ensure future projects are more likely to be delivered on a cost-effective and timely basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55885/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 353. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration has been given to extending the social distancing capacity for all school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55651/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I seek the Minister's support to develop additional opportunities at Ireland West Airport Knock. I have in mind areas within the Minister's remit in his respective Departments such as developing an Air Corps presence for training purposes or utilising the airport to support the work of Irish Aid being undertaken overseas. If we are serious about increasing activity at regional airports in...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the witnesses who are joining us. I will start with the roads improvement and maintenance programme and the allocation of approximately €1.2 billion to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII. I have a question for Mr. Spratt. How are funding allocations for local authorities determined? How does the Department, alongside TII, put these plans in place? I would like to get...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Mullaney has clarified that the responsibility for deciding which local authorities get funding for regional and local road projects lies within the Department. Does the Department assess the quality and the condition of local and regional roads in making these decisions?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: Is that related to cost?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: With regard to forward planning, how far in advance does the Department determine what local authority improvement works will be funded?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: On the capital estimates the Department puts in place, does Mr. Mullaney have any figures he can share with regard to the next programme to be determined?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I thank Mr. Mullaney for that very useful and detailed response. I will move onto the issue of regional airports, whose importance cannot be understated. I come from the west of Ireland and Ireland West Airport Knock is a crucial asset for both economic and tourism activity. We need to maintain and improve air access to the regions and to support balanced regional development. With regard...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: According to the accounts there was a decrease in the regional airport expenditure in 2020. Can the witnesses account for that?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I have a final question on regional airports. How is the annual capital amount per airport determined for 2022?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: The last item I will focus on is the strategic rail review, which is very important work. The western rail corridor is within the scope of this review. I note there is no expenditure to date related to the competitive procurement process and the selection of Arup consultants to conduct the study. Could I get a progress report on how the work is progressing?