Results 921-940 of 2,152 for speaker:Paul Donnelly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Grants and Bridging Finance for Community Groups: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I have just one quick question. On the bridging loans, obviously somebody has to take responsibility for that loan. I have not come across these loans before so I would like to know whether the organisation, which may be a company limited by guarantee, CLG, takes the fiscal responsibility in case of a default. I believe Ms Buckley said there had been only three defaults. Is it the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic registrars at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42994/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmologist and ophthalmologist registrars working in the Mater Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42991/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 225. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that recruitment for new genomic resource associate roles at the department of clinical genetics at CHI Crumlin, as specified as part of implementation of the national genetics and genomics strategy, is being held up, in spite of the fact that he allocated €2.7 million to the implementation of the strategy. [43118/23]

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I have prepared a litany of examples of children trying to access school transport in recent months in the run-up to the new school year. There has been year after year of people left standing on the road, unable to send their children to school. Like many colleagues, I have many examples of parents frantically contacting local Deputies, including me, to get answers as to why they do not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I raise the issue of children with additional needs in relation to physical and mental abuse in educational settings. One new group that was recently established to address the issue had 87 families join in one week. The most vulnerable group of children are in these settings. One comment struck me. It said, "You can't speak. There's no law to protect you." These children and young...

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I thank the People Before Profit-Solidarity Deputies for bringing forward the motion. As we head into the winter, many more families and workers will face a winter of unbelievable stress. Many thousands fear the letter from the landlord and the knowledge that the chance of them getting somewhere in the so-called free market is virtually impossible. I, like many colleagues and, I am sure,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: How much funding has been drawn down from the rural regeneration and development fund, RRDF, in each month since the Minister took office?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: This issue is incredibly important. We see it especially as we travel around many of the towns and villages. Certainly when I travel around the country, I see quite a number of areas with a lot of dereliction where a lot of structural work is needed. I therefore welcome the Minister's work. Local authorities are important in the cross-collaboration of different agencies for delivery. Is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I can see those projects being delivered. It is important to get the infrastructure in place so other developments can take place. Sometimes a blockage can prevent other projects from progressing. Category 2 is important because sometimes organisations or communities do not have the €10,000, €20,000 or €50,000 it costs to do a feasibility study or get a project up and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: Will there be another round of the community recognition fund in 2024?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: It is a really good scheme and it is very welcome in all the communities that have welcomed people into the country. There has been feedback that the timescale was tight. I understand that is so of necessity. There will be a split, with €30 million this year and €20 million available next year. Will the scheme for the €20 million be open towards the end of this year...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Paul Donnelly: As I raised previously with the Minister, it may be that unexpected hiccups are encountered, particularly in the case of community centres. There needs to be fluidity in the movement towards getting those projects up and running. Has the entire €30 million been allocated to the 800 projects? Do the applications that have come in account for the entire €30 million? Can...

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

Paul Donnelly: Ivan Cooper, the CEO of The Wheel, recently talked about that service. He said that having lost 40% to 50% of its staff in the last year alone, it is struggling to find experienced people to replace those who have moved on. Less experienced staff cannot reasonably handle as much work as experienced employees or provide care to the same high standard, so the service is forced to reduce the...

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

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the fact that it is now open. In the previous discussion that Deputy Ó Laoghaire may have had, it might not have been officially launched. If I am correct, I think it was launched in July. It is a really good idea. I notice the ring-fenced projects for the offshore island communities. As the Minister knows, we had an historic moment last Friday when we were on Árainn...

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

Paul Donnelly: I did.

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...