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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: That brings me to one final question to do with the fact that this is a European Union regulation. How does that impact on the UK and countries outside the EU? Is any similar arrangement possible in respect of those areas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Kennedy. That is me done for the moment, Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I have a final question. Ms Blanchfield mentioned the costs involved. I am interested in exploring that a little. I am thinking of the smaller producers, for instance, that Ms Palmer is championing so well. What is involved in preparing an application? What must be done in proving the link to show something is unique to an area and defend it from objections? There may be objections from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: It seems a lot of these craft producers do not have much margin to play with, as the witnesses suggested. I have seen figures of between €5,000 and €10,000 involved in this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I understand that producers from outside the European Union can avail of this regulation under EU law, such that their area, whether in Africa, the US or wherever, can be recognised in Europe. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I come from a town, Midleton, where a lot of whiskey is made, so I am pleased to hear that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: Donegal Tweed has been mentioned once or twice. What is the situation with respect to that product? I know it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the situation regarding phases two and three of the solar for schools programme; the timescale and counties involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42084/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Postal Services (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response and his candidness. I think he is getting the same response I got. "None of your business," is what they say, in so many words. They are getting a lot of money. An Post is a great organisation and I agree it is doing great things. It has done great things with e-cards and so on and was marvellous during Covid. This, however, is the one area I think...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Postal Services (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this issue and the Minister for being present to address the matter. On 27 June, the Minister will recall that I raised during Question Time the issue of publicity post at An Post and the way it was being administered. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle may be aware that there are many zones around the country, but I suspect they were constructed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I thank the Chair. Most of the questions I might have asked have been asked already, but I have a few left. I welcome the delegates. I wish to mention our troops abroad and recognise the work they are doing. Just by being present where they are, by observing and by reporting back, which is what they were sent to do, they may help to ensure the situation does not get completely out of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I asked the former Minister, Michael Smith, about overseas deployment. That was not today or yesterday; it was a long time ago, but the Chair and I remember it. When we talk about not rushing, there is not rushing and then there is not rushing. I refer to the establishment strength of the Permanent Defence Force and the Reserve Defence Force. The Tánaiste told us in response to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I ask for clarification. Is Mr. Molloy saying the military side of the establishment strength of the PDF is 9,600 and the balance up to 11,000 will be made up of civilian staff? Is there an establishment strength of military? What is that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: How is this to be done and when will it be done? Are we talking about some form of administrative order or something to make this happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: I assume the establishment strength of the RDF will not include civilians versus the PDF. Am I right in saying that? Yes. How was that 4,500 arrived it? How was it decided that would be the number?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the expansion of the production of renewable energy in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41433/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 327. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if guidelines exist with respect to the provision of lifts in multi-level new school builds for wheelchair users and for those with a disability; if so, what these guidelines are; if she is satisfied that these guidelines are being adhered to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (15 Oct 2024)

David Stanton: 356. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of times he has issued notices or directions to respective local authorities under section 12 of the Derelict Sites Act 1990, in each respective year from 2020 to 2023 inclusive, and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41094/24]