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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (19 May 2022)

Joe Carey: 274. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if arrangements will be in place in summer 2022 for school secretaries and caretakers to be paid and that the practice of requiring these important workers to sign on for social welfare has been discontinued following agreement reached on this issue earlier in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25451/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2022)

Joe Carey: Householders in County Clare are anxiously awaiting admission to the enhanced defective concrete block scheme. Further laboratory analysis of affected homes in County Clare has taken place and categorically demonstrates the presence of pyrite. The work was carried out by Clare County Council, in conjunction with the engineer, Mr. Simon Beale. It clearly warrants the immediate extension of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2022)

Joe Carey: Will the Taoiseach confirm there will be legislation as opposed to statutory instruments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I confirm that I am in my office in Leinster House. At the start, I want to thank Mr. Douglas, Ms Ryan and Ms Budayova for powerful and moving presentations and for giving us an insight into their day and what they do. I also thank Family Carers Ireland for its continued constructive engagement with this committee. I think we should strongly endorse the proposals put forward by Family...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank the witnesses. I engaged with them last evening at the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. I want to state publicly my support for the IPU in its campaign to achieve the ultimate aims that are set out in the Grant Thornton report. The Government needs to step up to the plate and provide the €12 million that is required. I certainly believe that we need to get a decision on this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I am okay.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rental Sector (17 May 2022)

Joe Carey: 282. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the introduction of the proposed short-term letting regulations as outlined in section 20.4 of the Housing for All plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24917/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (17 May 2022)

Joe Carey: 332. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the proposed changes he is considering to a revised repair and lease scheme in Ireland (details supplied); if private developers will be able to renovate and offer housing units that are in a state of distress and disrepair that would not otherwise be available to the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (17 May 2022)

Joe Carey: 333. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is considering proposals to restrict the lettings of full properties and second properties for the short-term letting market; if any such proposals would be in addition to the proposals contained in section 20.4 of the Housing for All plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24918/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: The Irish men's sheds movement has been in existence for the past ten years, and over that period a network of 360 sheds has been established the length and breadth of the country. There are 11 in my constituency, in County Clare. Men's sheds offer a really important social outlet for men, offering them a collaborative space in which to meet. They are very valuable. They can work with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association here. Indeed, I and others looked for this opportunity for them to come before the committee. It is great they have managed to come in and give a strong presentation. I attended the launch of their organisation in Kilkee in August last. I want to remember the late Ms Caitríona Lucas who was remembered on that day...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: Could Mr. O'Mahony give us a sense of the different counties that these volunteers come from?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: It would be reasonable to say that it is a broad church. They represent at least 100 people - there could be more - and right along the west coast and around to the east coast. I congratulate Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association on establishing itself as an organisation. Following the previous hearing of this committee with the Irish Coast Guard, it is obvious there is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I am aware of a situation that happened in the Cliffs of Moher over the past couple of weeks where a person broke their leg and I understand that the volunteers could not help that casualty. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: Why would that be the case? Why can volunteers not do what they should be doing and rescue that casualty?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: How many volunteers are currently available to the Doolin coastguard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: It is basically not functioning currently.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I was present for the earlier session and I had to step out to another meeting. I have read the witnesses' opening statements and I was a participant in the most recent meeting we had on Coast Guard services. It is clear that morale in Coast Guard units is fairly low. We heard that from the earlier witnesses who appeared before the committee from the ICGVRA. Would Mr. Murray accept that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I am asking the questions of Mr. Murray.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Joe Carey: I am not sure if Mr. Murray was tuned in to the previous session. Just for his information, the witnesses stated that there were 100 members from widespread coastal communities, from Mayo down around the west coast and back around the east coast. They would have a lot more members who would also put their heads above the parapet but they are fearful to do that because they are subjected to...