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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I also welcome the Minister and the Minister of State. My first question is for the Minister of State. It is on the importance of the role the Government plays in sports programmes and how it contributes to a healthier and more active society. It was mentioned earlier that promoting sports participation is a key priority and that the Department is collaborating with the Department of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I certainly welcome that initiative. I have highlighted the lack of provision of sporting facilities in the primary and secondary school environment to the Minister for Education. I welcome the expansion of the sports capital and equipment programme that allows schools to make applications in this regard. While physical education is a senior cycle subject, certain schools are using...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: My final question is on major sporting events and the responsibility of the Department in co-ordinating Government supports for potential bids on the back of the bid to host the Ryder Cup in 2027. Has the Minister of State any detail on the programme of expenditure for hosting this event that is currently in place in the Department?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: I certainly welcome the Minister's additional investment in the sporting sector. With regard to the part funded by the national lottery in the Revised Estimates, will the Minister of State indicate how much that is? Is it part of the good causes scheme? Will he provide some detail on that? I certainly welcome the Minister of State's support in levelling the playing field with regard to...

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: That is correct.

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: We now have a blueprint to take real and meaningful action to ensure Ireland becomes an international brand leader in how we approach climate action. We have seen so many areas of focus within this climate action plan, but I wish to focus on some practical issues that will make a real difference in rural constituencies. Our green image historically stems from our agricultural sector. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Employment Schemes (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 240. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to a review of the temporary wage subsidy scheme guidelines, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57050/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the increased cost facing customers with multiple water connections and particularly farmers as a result of the introduction of standing charges for separate connections; if funding schemes are being put in place to help alleviate increased costs for the same service; if allowances are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 11 November 2021, the terms of reference within the review of the education provision in special classes and special schools given the fact that the National Council for Special Education has been requested to develop policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57080/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 718. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if membership of a domestic scheme run by a semi-State body (details supplied) will be a requirement for entry in the suckler carbon efficiency programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56903/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (23 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 749. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a project (details supplied); when the project is likely to proceed to construction and the associated timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57417/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Nov 2021)

Alan Dillon: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of schemes to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles in Knock, County Mayo in view of the fact that currently there are no charging points on the main street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56200/21]

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

Alan Dillon: 256. To ask the Minister for Health the reason public health bodies are not being instructed to resume close contact tracing and informing close contacts due to the high level of numbers in primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56421/21]

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

Alan Dillon: 257. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider resuming both local and national radio and television Covid-19 awareness campaigns based on the latest public health figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/21]

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]