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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Interim Report on Mortality in Single Homeless Population 2020: Engagement with HSE (24 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank Dr. O’Carroll for his report and for all the work he is doing. On the critical incident review analysis, I know from talking to many people working in services for people experiencing homelessness that they want to see that in place, and it is very important that it is in place. They want to be part of the process of learning. They are usually suffering the bereavement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Interim Report on Mortality in Single Homeless Population 2020: Engagement with HSE (24 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: Dr. O’Carroll might add to that on the dual diagnosis side. A very important point he made is on the training and support for staff in services around trauma-informed care and empathy. Unfortunately, many of us, as public representatives, have seen staff in the local authorities or elsewhere sometimes not given that training and support, and then being in very stressful situations...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 5, to delete lines 18 to 22.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am just speaking on amendment No. 12, which is about the potential voluntary opt-out for tenants from these protections. I understand there is a rationale for this. It has been explained as allowing for a situation where international students pay for accommodation and fees as a bundle or as a package. I agree with Deputy Ó Broin that this opt-out is wide open to exploitation in the...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 6: In page 4, line 15, to delete “12 January 2022” and substitute “12 July 2022”.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 8: In page 4, line 17, to delete “12 January 2022” and substitute “12 July 2022”.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 4, line 19, to delete “13 January 2022” and substitute “13 July 2022”.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: Amendments Nos. 6, 8 and 9 are similar to those tabled by Deputy Duncan Smith, although they propose a different date. I would be happy with Deputy Duncan Smith's as alternatives if the Minister wishes to accept them as opposed to mine. Mine refer to the limited protections related to self-declaration by the 450 tenants. My proposals recognise that it will take time for incomes that have...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: To be fair, considering that a limited cohort of people has been able to avail of the protections, because the system is quite complex, the Minister knows well that some of the 455 people will still have issues paying rent due to a loss of income owing to Covid beyond the date in the Bill. It would be absolutely proportionate to have an extended timeframe for the limited protections for the...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: If he is talking about reductions in the number becoming homeless, it would be fair for him to say what is correct, that is, that the number of families and children living in emergency homeless accommodation has, unfortunately and sadly, increased since the ban on evictions was lifted.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “ “deposit” means an amount of money paid or payable by the tenant or any other person as security for the observance and performance of any of the tenancy obligations of the tenant under the Act or under a tenancy agreement; but does not include any sum payable or paid by way of...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am willing to listen to what the Minister has said on this. Given his statements, I will not press the amendment.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: The Social Democrats support this Bill. We would like to see much stronger legislation but we will, nonetheless, support it. I want to strongly welcome the measures in the Bill which will provide some protection for all tenants as a result of the campaign run by the Union of Students in Ireland - Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn and following the Private Members’ Bill that was...

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: Having heard the Minister's comments, I am more concerned now. I am particularly concerned about what the Minister said about the nuns not having any more involvement and that he is taking some assurance from that. We have been saying for some time that one of the key issues here is the company that has been set up by the nuns, with their ethos and values, and the role that company will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with lenders to ensure flexibility in order that mortgage approvals can be extended until 2022 for first-time buyers due to delays in delivery caused by the restrictions on the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33828/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 165. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person can retain the rent supplement and disability allowance while also availing of the back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33849/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 166. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person can avail of the back to education allowance for a master’s degree if they already have a master’s degree in another field; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33850/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the criminal justice (hate crime) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33851/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce additional travel grants for those with limited mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33435/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 253. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the application process for the live performance grant is still open to new applicants; if not, when was the closing date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32905/21]