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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (27 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 278. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide information and or a date for when payment of the sports capital funding will be issued to a sports club (details supplied) given that all bank details and information have been provided to her Department. [20044/23]

Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (26 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I thank my party colleague for sharing time. In recent weeks, we have heard multiple times about how an entire generation has grown up without ever knowing the strife, murder and carnage that dominated the 1970s through to the early 1990s. We rightly celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and the principal architects of an agreement that ultimately brought to an end one...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 133. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is no provision or reward for farmers who prioritise space for nature under the new basic income scheme, as Ireland strives to achieve climate targets (details supplied). [19635/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Thanks to Senator Ahearn and the Minister of State I thought I was sitting in on an episode of "This Is Your Life" for Deputy Bruton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: He would deserve one. The sectoral employment order is very welcome. As the Minister of State alluded to, it is not for today but it is probably something that will safeguard the sector in future. The economy is buoyant with regard to opportunities for workers at present and it is very much a workers' market. I want to discuss a specific point with regard to apprentices. They are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: It could be done through the community welfare offices by way of a supplementary welfare allowance, SWA. If it could be a one-off payment that is included in the budget, with payment scheduled for October or November, that would be a lifeline for many of those young apprentices. I would appreciate it if the Minister of State could follow through on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for All: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister and the Ministers of State Deputies Noonan and O'Donnell. It is great to see them here. I commend them because we have seen an unprecedented suite of measures during the lifetime of the Government to tackle the housing crisis. It is probably fair to say that no other country in the world has dealt with it in such a hands-on manner and has been willing to make as many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 63. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of a minor injuries’ unit for the St. Joseph’s care campus in Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18479/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (20 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 77. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the replacement and upgrade of the equipment at the x-ray unit at St. Joseph’ care campus in Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18480/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (19 Apr 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, notwithstanding the decision on the basic income scheme for a person (details supplied), there is any recourse that a review can be made on the decision; and if not, if there is an opportunity to reapply for the scheme again in 2023. [18446/23]

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome this opportunity to discuss the state of the sheep sector. I had hoped the Minister could have used today's slot to announce additional supports for the sector. Notwithstanding that, I welcome his commitment that his Department is continuing to investigate what additional supports can be made available to support the sector. I stress, though, to the Minister and the Department...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister. I welcome the second half of the group of sixth year pupils from the Newtownforbes national school, Scoil Mhuire. I am conscious that the last meeting of the council took place in October. At that time, there was a discussion on potential policy directions for priority under the theme of strengthening the governance to build a joined-up skills ecosystem. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will address an anomaly where recently approved applications under the undocumented scheme are precluded from the SUSI grant support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15551/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome the students from Scoil Mhuire National School in Newtown Forbes, who have a keen interest in further education. Will the Department help to address an anomaly whereby recently approved applications under the undocumented scheme are precluded from Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, grants, and will the Minister make a statement on the matter, please?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am reminded of the supermarket offer, "Buy one, get one free," as he is covering both of his Departments. It is timely for me and some of the other Deputies present. I welcome the Minister's update. It is the most promising update I have received to this point. This is a major issue. Many families that came here are, strictly speaking,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I appreciate that, if the student were naturalised, it would remedy the situation, but that is an expensive route for a family that is only after exiting undocumented status to take. Even when we try to do things right, there are sometimes unintended consequences. This is one of those situations. I welcome that the Minister will engage with both of his Departments on trying to find a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I am a most unlikely sub. Will the Minister provide an update on the work of the National Skills Council, including its proposed 2023 work plan, and make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: The OECD report will be timely and will inform what is a dynamic sector for us. The council brings education and training providers together with representatives from business to respond effectively to skill needs. Every Deputy will agree that the council is a forum that has effected significant change. This is an evolving scene, with the training needs of multiple industries changing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. I will start with Ms Clinton. Sometimes we are very cynical about Americans but they seem to have stolen a march on us in this area. A service provider from New York has come over and done some work with St. Christopher's Services disability centre in Longford. It referenced the quota in place for employers in the United States that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Joe Flaherty: We are probably some distance down the road from it. Does Project SEARCH have a presence in Ireland at present?