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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I met Jerry Early, who brought the Minister around the island on the day and probably brought her on that bumpy road to ensure that the funding came through. I would like to ask one question. The press release at the launch also had a statement on refurbishment of existing community centres. Is that in addition to the existing community centres fund? Can someone apply for both or is it...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 48. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development given that the community, voluntary and charity sector have expressed deep concerns about the recruitment and retention of staff, the measures that are being taken by her to deal with this crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41496/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I ask the Minister about the community and voluntary charity sector, which has expressed deep concerns about the recruitment and retention of staff, the measures being taken to deal with the crisis, and if the Minister will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I acknowledge the work that the Minister of State and his Department have done on this. It is critically important for the Government and Ministers sitting around a table to address this issue at a governmental level across the board. When we talk about community-led projects, many would involve sections 38, 39 and 56 organisations in towns. When we talk about the community, voluntary and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: How will the Department work with local authorities to encourage them to apply for new funding for the town and village renewal scheme? Will there be a minimum submission requirement for each local authority? I ask the Minister to make a statement on the matter.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: This matter has shocked the entire country. The reports we have are truly shocking. The failure of the system's checks and balances to ensure appropriate treatment is, again, shocking. The use of non-medical springs is quite unbelievable. Children with scoliosis expected, sometimes after being on a waiting list for years and after disappointments, cancelled appointments and cancelled...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: It is a pleasure to be here today to see this historic moment. It is the first time a committee is meeting outside the Dáil and on the islands. As someone from Dublin, as I said earlier, the only islands we have are traffic islands so it is a deep learning experience. We were on Bere Island last year and took away so many positives from that experience. My role within Sinn...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: There are a couple of issues I would like to address. One relates to AHBs. We have a lot of experience in my constituency with AHBs. They are buying and building vast numbers of homes. We have seen how it has worked in the area. It is a really good suggestion. I like the idea that it is a community basis coming from the islands themselves because they are the ones who understand and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: To clarify, underoccupancy or over-occupancy is entirely voluntary. In our local authority, it is for a person who chooses to downsize. There is nothing compulsory about this. It is not about forcing people out of their homes and into smaller homes. People are choosing to do that. There should be an option somewhere that if people wish to move to a smaller property, then that option...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. It is absolutely fascinating to see technology being used in this way. I have a specific question on mental health. Are there any specific e-health programmes or projects on mental health to support people on the islands or in rural communities? Would there also be anything specific for children with additional needs? As we know, whether one...

Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: People are struggling to pay bills and for the basics. Luxuries are something they look forward to in the future. For now, however, it is about surviving from paycheque to paycheque. People I have spoken to on the doors want the Minister to introduce targeted and temporary mortgage interest relief to support homeowners facing significant increases in their mortgages. They want fairness...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has spoken with the United States special climate envoy to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40387/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 65. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will detail the number of full-time civilian vacancies that are currently ongoing at Defence Forces facilities. [40408/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of revenue generated through advertisement on the sides of the Dublin Bus fleet in the years of 2022 and to date in 2023; and the rates that Dublin Bus charges for such advertisement. [40389/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Defibrillators Provision (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of defibrillators currently located in public areas of both terminals at Dublin Airport; and the number and percentage of DAA staff who are trained in the use of this vital equipment. [40390/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that both Bus Éireann and the NTA will spend on refurbishment of Busáras station between now and the end of 2025; and the number of these refurbishment works that will be carried out during this period. [40391/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Investment Bank (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 171. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has spoken with the President of the European Investment Bank to date in 2023. [40406/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 218. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has had contracts with either of two organisations (details supplied) in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the nature of services that each company provides to the OPW; and the amount that the OPW has paid each company for such services. [40388/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 243. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE staff vacancies, by job title, currently in the Corporate Enforcement Agency; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [40392/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (20 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 365. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the full-year cost if the school capitation grants for both primary and post primary schools were increased by 30%. [40407/23]