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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 82. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the engagement between her Department and other Departments in respect of the local transport services for communities not served by scheduled public transport services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17939/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: There will be an increase of approximately 25% in the availability of rural bus services. What engagement has there been between the Department and other Departments to deal with the areas where there will not be connectivity or a service?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: I agree with my colleague. I served as chairperson of Blackpool Community Centre, which takes in Ballyvolane, which forms part of the parish of Blackpool. More than 20 years ago, when there were more than 1,150 houses in Ballyvolane, there was an application for planning permission for a community centre which, unfortunately, never got through. We started off with more than 1,150 houses...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Telecommunications Services (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 86. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work that has been carried out to date by the mobile phone and broadband task force, which was reconvened in December 2021; if the task force has met in 2022; if not, when the next meeting is scheduled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17938/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 964. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department is exploring the possibility of longer-term agreements between businesses and hubs to enable more structured remote working, particularly in rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18079/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 831. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details as to when a new cardiovascular health strategy will be published for Ireland; if he acknowledges that there is an urgent need for a new cardiovascular health strategy for the Irish health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18099/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 903. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farmer qualifies for support under the targeted intervention package for the tillage sector recently announced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17588/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 966. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are early indications of the performance of the recently launched connected hubs app; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18081/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 965. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of free Wifi4EU hotspots around the country by county in tabular form; if more of these are planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18080/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sustainable Energy Communities (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 967. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the engagement her Department has had with other Departments regarding the retrofitting of older homes and buildings in line with the goal of compact development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18082/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Public Participation Networks (5 Apr 2022)

Colm Burke: 968. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a review is planned of the public participation network system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18083/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: 126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement his Department has had with food producers in Ireland whose supply chains have been seriously affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16821/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: There are major challenges for food producers in Ireland. What level of engagement has the Department been involved in to deal with the serious difficulties that have now arisen as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: The big issue for farmers and contractors throughout the country at present is supply of fertiliser and supply of fuel. For instance, I talked to one contractor who needs 10, 000 l of fuel to get crops in over the next ten days but has only been given 1,500 l. Is there any mechanism, or is the Department involved in any way, to make sure there is an adequate fuel supply for those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: Has there been engagement outside Europe with, for instance, the US regarding feed or fertiliser supply? For example, I heard recently of a boat being loaded in Ukraine to bring 35,000 tonnes of grain into Ireland. The loading of that boat stopped, which has created a significant vacuum. Have alternative places been considered from where we can get grain and fertiliser?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Help Service (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: I also want to thank the Minister of State for the work being done in this area. Following on from what the Deputy said, in September 2020 I introduced a Private Member's Bill related to the regulation of home care, including putting it on a statutory footing. I know that work is ongoing on that issue but is there a timeframe for the introduction of legislation to put home care provision on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: On Sunday I met someone who is highly qualified in obstetrics and gynaecology from Ukraine. They have over ten years' experience. Has the Department engaged with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and the Irish Medical Council on how the process will be put in place for their qualifications to be recognised so that they can give the support to the people and work in the Irish...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: I want to raise two issues. The Commissioner has probably gone over this previously with regard to capital projects. Is the Commissioner satisfied that there are sufficient mechanisms in place to make sure there will be no overspend on the capital projects that are currently in the pipeline? The second issue I want to raise are changes in infrastructure for gardaí. For instance,...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: There was a situation in my area where contracts were signed but, unfortunately, the OPW decided not to go ahead with the project. Then there was litigation, and six years later it paid out for the building plus six years' interest. Is Mr. Nugent satisfied from his organisation's own information that there is adequate infrastructure to deal with the OPW as regards cost-effectiveness? I...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Colm Burke: The process means that the projects take a very long time to complete. It is the same problem when building new infrastructure and new capital projects in the health service. Mr. Nugent has said that meetings take place regularly. I contend that the solution is not regular meetings but making decisions and getting on with projects. I find the situation frustrating. Representatives of...