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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: While I welcome the significant work that has been done in the special educational needs area and the allocation of a dedicated Minister of State to hold the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, and the Department to account, the distribution of special education teachers is a critical matter that has come up in recent days in many rural schools. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: I ask that we would revisit the issue with the National Council for Special Education and streamline the review process to ensure there is consistency across the board.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: I draw the Taoiseach's attention to a matter of concern relating to our expatriates returning home, particularly in light of the recent campaign to encourage Irish construction workers overseas to return home amid the current labour shortage in the construction sector. Our citizens who have spent between five and 15 years abroad are encountering significant challenges accessing banking...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on plans to introduce a payroll system in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on plans to increase the allocation of SNAs in primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6395/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a town (details supplied) is not included in the RESS 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6150/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: 169. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for a breakdown of the number of smart metres installed in each county, in tabular form; the number of these that are active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6296/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Septic Tanks (13 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: 399. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details of the grounds on which septic tank grants will not be provided to those outside a designated area of greatest environmental priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6295/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: 107. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the proposed Crossmolina flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5728/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: I, too, share deep concerns around ongoing delays to the Crossmolina flood relief scheme. It is completely unacceptable for the external consultancy firm not to commit to clear timelines for a project as serious as this. It received the supplementary information last November. I call on the Department to provide an urgent update on that timeline. While Deputy Conway-Walsh and I understand...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. I appreciate he is continuously looking to ensure that this project progresses. As I said previously, the urgency of the matter cannot be overstated. The real issue is around the Department's outsourcing of consultancy services due to the lack of in-house expertise. We need accountability to drive this project forward and to make sure the Department...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our guests and thank them for their work in GSOC. I will first focus on GSOC's upcoming transition to the Office of the Police Ombudsman under the new PSCS Bill. Can I get an overview of how the transition will impact day-to-day operations within GSOC and how it is progressing?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: There is an increased need for investigators and another key initiative is a wider geographical spread. What is GSOC doing in those areas?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: There is an increased need for investigators and another key initiative is a wider geographical spread. What is GSOC doing in those areas?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: How many additional investigators will be on board?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: In terms of adding geographically to the staff, GSOC has offices in Cork and Longford. Does it intend to open additional offices?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Okay.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: With regard to complaints and investigations, GSOC has faced criticism in the past for releasing the full details of criminal charges faced by individuals before they were put into the public domain. Will the GSOC representatives share some of their thoughts and explain how GSOC is addressing this situation? I know most recently at a Dublin Coroner's Court hearing a case was publicly aired....

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Does GSOC refer back to the actual person at the centre of the investigation or does it allow the likes of the coroner to outline that there will be criminal charges related to a subsequent investigation?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Has GSOC failed in its duty in the past to provide proper communication with those who are under investigation?