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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: More than two hours have been given for each debate.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: We have given over two hours for each debate.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: We have also split the debate into two separate debates, as requested by all Members representing the Opposition. We have facilitated the requests made through the Business Committee and the Deputy is getting his debate. We have used all Government time. In fact, we have expanded Government time to facilitate both debates. We can only schedule the time as per the request. Debates lasting...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Central Statistics Office publish population statistics for the following official boundary areas in Census 2016 namely, provinces, administrative counties, constituencies, local electoral areas, electoral divisions, gaeltachts, limistéir pleanála teanga, settlements, municipal districts, regional authorities and small areas. Rowlagh lies between two Electoral Divisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: DEIS Scheme (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy may be aware that my Department, via Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge,subvents the cost of attending summer college in Gaeltacht regions. Under the terms of the scheme, the Department provides a subsidy, currently worth €10 per day (equivalent to € 220 per student for a three week course) which benefits over 26,000 students a year while staying in any of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cruthú Fostaíochta (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: Is é Óige na Gaeltachta, atá faoi chúram Mhuintearas Teo., an eagraíocht atá ag feidhmiú chun seirbhísí a fhorbairt agus a chur chun cinn, trí mheán na Gaeilge, do dhaoine óga sa Ghaeltacht. Ar ndóigh, is fochuideachta de chuid Údarás na Gaeltachta é Muintearas Teo. Sa chomhthéacs sin, tá Óige...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, it is through the annual budgetary and estimates process that Exchequer funding is allocated to my Department and indeed to all Government Departments and agencies. In this context, the Deputy will understand the 2021 allocation for Irish Language and Gaeltacht organisations, including Údarás na Gaeltachta, is currently being considered as part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy may be aware, a specific commitment has been made in the Programme for Government to "promote the development of Irish Language Centres in Dublin and across the country, for a community-based approach to Irish-language promotion." This commitment builds on those previously given in the Government’s Action Plan 2018-2022 for the Irish-language (actions 4.12 and 4.13...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (29 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Ireland's sport and leisure sector. I regret that the necessary public health restrictions have presented serious challenges the operators of sports and recration facilities. I agree with the Deputy that these facilities are hugely valuable to communities throughout the country and play a major role in supporting people's health and...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (24 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 8b, motion re the Third Report of the Committee of Selection, shall be taken now without debate and any division demanded thereon shall be taken immediately, and Topical Issues shall take place on the conclusion of the sanitisation sos following the Brexit update statements.

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (24 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann: (a) approves the Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 24th September, 2020, and appoints members to Select Committees accordingly; and (b) pursuant to Standing Order 104(2), appoints the following members as Chairs of Committees: Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (24 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: As is the case with other public bodies, Údarás na Gaeltachta disposes of property and other assets from time to time in accordance with State policies and guidelines. Such disposals are reported and appropriately disclosed in the organisation’s annual financial statements. The table below outlines the properties located in County Galway that have been disposed of by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (24 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: Macasamhail comhlachtaí poiblí eile, díolann Údarás na Gaeltachta maoin agus sócmhainní eile ó am go ham de réir polasaithe agus treoirlínte Stáit. Déantar díolacháin dá leithéid a thuairisciú agus a nochtadh go cuí i ráitis airgeadais bhliantúil na heagraíochta. Leagann an tábla...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (24 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The new Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCP and to prioritising the investment in disadvantaged areas. The most recent (2018) round of the SCP attracted a...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann, under section 8 of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2018, appoints Deputy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor to be an ordinary member of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in place of Deputy James Browne, who ceases to hold office as a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission following his appointment as a Minister of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Shared Island Unit (23 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach, agus leis an Seanadóir Ó Donnghaile freisin. I thank the Senator for raising the Government's commitments on a shared island. The Taoiseach has asked me to respond to the points that the Senator has raised. As the Senator will be aware, the programme for Government sets out the Government's commitment to working with all communities...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Shared Island Unit (23 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I acknowledge and note, on behalf of the Government, the Senator's contribution and views. In my initial statement, I set out that the unit has been established. The Government was formed at the end of June. It was a key priority in the programme for Government and it has been established with an assistant secretary general in the Department of the Taoiseach, and the work is now under way....

Report of Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform on Amendments to Standing Orders relating to Committees: Motion (22 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, further to the recommendations (pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)) of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform in the report of the Committee entitled ‘Amendments to Standing Orders relating to Committees’, dated 17th September, 2020— (a) the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended by the...

Appointment of Chair to Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Motion (22 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 120(8), Deputy Joe McHugh be appointed as the Chairman of the Working Group of Committee Chairmen.”

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (22 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey which provides quarterly statistics on employment and unemployment and is the official source of labour market estimates in the State. The primary classification used for the LFS results is the ILO (International Labour Organisation) labour force classification. The most recent figures on the number of self-employed persons available from...