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Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: We now move to the Rural Independent Group. There are four speakers who have two minutes each. The first is Deputy Michael Collins.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: I have to ask the Deputy to conclude-----

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank the Deputy. We now move to the Independents group. I call Deputy Catherine Connolly. There are eight minutes in this slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pensions Council and Citizens Information Board: Chairpersons Designate (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome both witnesses here today and congratulate them. They are two very bright, intelligent people who are taking up very important roles and I wish them well in their endeavours. I welcome Ms Heaney's stated intention to have a review of the operations of the board of the CIB. One issue in particular keeps surfacing. I am from County Clare. Correspondence has been received by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pensions Council and Citizens Information Board: Chairpersons Designate (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank Ms Heaney very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Infrastructure: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: At the outset, I compliment Senator Dooley and Deputy Ó Murchú for proposing that this group come before us as part of our deliberations on this most important issue. I have missed much of the meeting because I was chairing in the Dáil and then I spoke in a debate there. What type of engagement has there been between NBI, the Department and the organisations represented...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Infrastructure: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Campbell. The common issue brought to my attention is one where many houses have a service and, in the middle, there are a number of houses that do not have access and will have to wait seven years to get service. In discussions with the Department and NBI, has Digiweb looked at solutions around that to try to speed up the delivery of a service that can be easily tapped into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Infrastructure: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Campbell for his answers.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: 184. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department is on schedule for delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate for July 2021; the way it will be prioritised in delivering it to those who have been vaccinated with the most urgent need to travel; if it can be accessed by those who will be abroad who meet all the criteria and who are looking to return to Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (6 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: 251. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on a submission received by his Department on 15 June 2021 from Clare County Council in relation to a proposed pilot waste water scheme for the village of Broadford, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36518/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: 24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to the board of a school (details supplied) to retain its fourth classroom teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34568/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy of her Department in relation the requirements of national school children with severe dyslexia with regard to extra reading class groups and SET hours in the classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34569/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (1 Jul 2021)

Joe Carey: 223. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities can use their discretion to look upon a housing applicant’s pandemic unemployment payment as temporary and be in compliance with the terms as set out in section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011, as amended (details...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (30 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the main terms of the contract (details supplied) for the provision of search and rescue services to the Irish Coast Guard; the timeframe for this contract; if he will seek to amend, change or alter any of these terms in the renewal of this contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35075/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I will continue on the use of antigen testing. I welcome the Minister's view that he can see widespread domestic applications for antigen testing. That would represent a sea change in the Government's approach to antigen testing, which I would welcome. The Minister referred to the meeting we had with NPHET about antigen testing. NPHET agreed with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Fair enough. We will go back to the road traffic issue. Regarding e-scooters, does the Minister envisage that the regulations will follow in tandem with the publication of the Bill? Has he a view on what the age limit will be? What speed limit should be imposed on e-scooters? Where can they be used? Should someone who is using it follow the rules of the road or does the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: On the use of helmets, the Minister remarked earlier that they would be voluntary. We have heard evidence about horrific injuries which have been recorded involving the use of e-scooters. Would it not make sense to make the use of helmets mandatory?

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Bill as another step the Government is taking to give a helping hand to people who want to purchase a home for their family. It is an important part of the Government's plan to increase our housing stock by providing affordable housing. Getting on the first step is the hardest part of getting on the property ladder. Any action we can take as legislators will be welcomed by...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the director of services at Clare County Council, Anne Haugh, and all of the team in the housing section who do Trojan work for the people of County Clare. I welcome that the Minister will visit County Clare in July. There is a particular need for an affordable housing scheme to be rolled out throughout the county. I ask the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: This issue has a negative impact on people and families. A constituent was in touch with me this week. Unfortunately this lady is over the income threshold. She is in receipt of the family income supplement. It is hard to understand why she would not be eligible for consideration for social housing. This has a negative impact on people's lives and ability to qualify for housing. This is...