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Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Why?

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Is there a differentiator? This is a question that has been raised with me multiple times by people in my constituency. At some centres, we have seen a reduction in demand for Ukrainian accommodation and a replacement in some areas of the country whereby IPAS migrants are coming in through different processes and being offered accommodation by the State. Is there a difference between the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Mr. McCarthy has clarified one aspect of the disinformation circulating. Could he explain to me why, at a number of centres around the country, so much relocation of people is ongoing? I will give him an example although I do not want to be too specific. Within a certain town, the case of a number of people who had settled into the community with their children and who had begun working...

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Mr. McCarthy said something interesting. Does he feel there is a catalyst in that because there may be a financial benefit for owners of centres with huge numbers of Ukrainian families to replace them, quite frankly, with families coming in through the asylum process or other relocation methods?

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Is the Department analysing the communities that were most impacted by such decisions?

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: Some 65% to 70% of hotel bed capacity in Youghal was wiped out. The financial impact on that town has been detrimental. I see it on Main Street. I know I am using a parochial example. We are not alone but we are one of the worst impacted in the country. The Department’s modus operandi for the next number of months should be around the reduction in tensions within communities....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: First and foremost, from one baby of the House to another, I congratulate the Taoiseach on his appointment. I wish him well. He is the youngest Taoiseach the country has ever had and the issue I raise is one our generations share as a major issue, namely, housing and getting more housing built. The Government has done huge work under Housing for All which has been successful as regards...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the school transport scheme; the number of applications currently in the system from Cork county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16472/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (11 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider further funding to tackle dereliction and conversion of units for housing in Youghal urban centre considering it now has the highest vacancy rate for commercial premises in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15761/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 79. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline the ongoing schemes his Department are currently considering to provide additional housing supply to a location (details supplied); the current construction of housing schemes in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15760/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (10 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 27. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans for a range of supports to help the hospitality industry, including VAT reductions, to help businesses in difficulties and incentivise customers to support local outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15243/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 412. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13756/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Costs (9 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 527. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available through her Department to assist parents in paying fees of dedicated music schools in the UK for musical students since Irish residents are no longer entitled to apply for the scheme (details supplied) following Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14951/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (9 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: 1155. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current services in place catering for those with special needs in an area (details supplied); the current respite services available to parents in the same area, particularly overnight services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14949/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

James O'Connor: I raise the issue of the Covid sick pay scheme that was in place for healthcare workers who, unfortunately, suffered from the serious consequences of long Covid. I met with these workers in my office recently. They are two nurses who have been out sick since they contracted long Covid. Unfortunately, it is not recognised as an occupational illness. I express my discomfort that this scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

James O'Connor: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he has introduced to boost recruitment and retention in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13043/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

James O'Connor: 63. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the defence infrastructure improvements that have taken place in Haulbowline since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13042/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Mar 2024)

James O'Connor: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the CMATS projects; the timeline for the delivery of the opening of the stations within this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13283/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Mar 2024)

James O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13284/24]