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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for that. I emphasise the need for a fund for start-ups. Right now, as colleagues have said, there are problems around the country where there is no provision. Feeding into the county development plan is a great idea, but my worry is that the county development plan in County Cork was published just last year, so it will be another four years before we will see action...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: Again, I congratulate the Minister on the work but it strikes me it is taking an awfully long time. It could be another two years, maybe longer, before we see this in place. I asked the Minister if he would establish an interim board in order that it would be up and running and ready to go, rather than establishing a board which would then have to spend more time getting to know the brief....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: This question relates to what the Minister just said and asks him to provide an update on the unmet need for childcare places, the uptake of the new capital scheme which he has published and his future plans for that sector. It has to do with housing estates being built around the country but no childcare places being provided in those estates. In some instances, parents are not able to go...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response and congratulate him on the work that is going on there. If I am correct, the current schemes only support expansions, not startups. If somebody wants to start from scratch and build a childcare facility, is there any support for that? Has the Minister asked the local childcare committees to conduct an assessment of local need? If not, will he do so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I am here on behalf of Deputy Bruton, who sends his apologies. He wants to ask the Minister if he will outline the work carried out to date on the establishment of the childcare development agency and if he will set out the milestones remaining to its full establishment.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response and I congratulate him on the work done to date. As noted by the Indecon operating model review in 2021, the sector is characterised by a complex landscape of stakeholders and functions which has led to fragmentation, duplication and inefficiencies. The proposal to establish a single agency is very welcome. Will the Minister be bringing legislation to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 107. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way he is supporting the work of youth organisations in rural and remote communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19134/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Work Supports (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 133. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way he is supporting youth workers; the measures taken by his Department to attract people to pursue a career as a youth worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19133/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 165. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment with respect to the Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the field of green hydrogen signed between his Department and the German Federal Research Ministry on 31 May 2023, to outline the actions that have been taken and progress made to date; his further plans for the Joint Declaration of Intent; the funding,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 276. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current composition of the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council; the number of times it has met since its establishment; the advice, if any, he has received to date from the Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19392/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (30 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 538. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is represented on the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee, which advises the board of the Health and Safety Authority; if so, the way any such appointment is made; the duration of any such appointment; the role and functions of his Department's representative; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (25 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 168. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the supports, if any, available to refurbish vacant or derelict properties to use for retail or business purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18584/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: 221. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people currently availing of carer’s benefit; the estimated cost of the benefit in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18589/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: Happy birthday. I welcome the witnesses. They do not look that old. I thought the presentation was excellent and Deputy O'Reilly's questions covered many of the questions I was going to ask, especially the point on what is made in Ireland what is not made in Ireland and so on. That is a bit confusing. Ms O'Connell finished up by saying that she wanted the State to assist further in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: Maybe that is something that this committee, with a remit covering enterprise, trade and employment, could support by writing to the Minister and the various relevant agencies. Does Guaranteed Irish cover Northern Ireland as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: Are there similar organisations in other jurisdictions in Europe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I notice that Guaranteed Irish is not just involved in the sale of products. It held a technology forum yesterday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: It also has other events coming up, including a professionals services forum, a food and drink forum and a construction forum. The latter is taking place in September. It is not just the product on the shelf with the G sign on it; Guaranteed Irish is broader than that. I ask Ms O'Connell to expand on that a little. Is that new? Is that something that has been developed more recently?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I want to congratulate Guaranteed Irish on its website. It is very professional looking and attractive. Ms O'Connell begged the question in her presentation as to why we are not using the brand more. What is her own answer to that question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

David Stanton: I might come back in again later.