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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: The Minister must conclude now. He will have another opportunity to respond.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I must bring in Deputy Cairns, who has two minutes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: The Minister has two minutes for his concluding statement.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: On that positive note, we must conclude the debate. Deputy Cairns can follow up with the Minister on that commitment.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Holly Cairns - to discuss the immediate need for safe infrastructure in Kealkill, County Cork, for students to walk and cycle safely to school; (2) Deputies Paul Murphy, Richard Boyd Barrett - to discuss the planned increases...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (1 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his legislative plans to deal with the issues raised by the Data Protection Commissioner regarding the use of CCTV systems in the detection of illegal dumping and litter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29375/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (1 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 128. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the sections and sectors of the National Broadband Plan roll-out that have been and will be accelerated under the review undertaken earlier in 2021 due to the greater demand in response to the changes in work patterns over the past year; the details of the effects of this acceleration in County Clare; and if he will...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: The time is expired. I ask the Minister to reply in writing to the questions posed.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: The Deputy would be safe enough to conclude.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I have a number of questions. Will the Minister advise the House on how many over-70s who have registered for the vaccine have not, as yet, been reached? I have come across a number of those cases in my constituency. I would appreciate if the Minister could update the House on the reasons why those people have not been reached at this stage. A number of weeks ago, I raised the issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: 15. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagements he has had with representatives of young persons regarding their concerns for the future given the impact of Covid-19; the measures he plans to take to address their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26135/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I again raise the issue of Shannon Airport. Last week, the airport was served a hammer blow by Aer Lingus when the airline announced that it was closing its permanent cabin crew base there. Government Deputies in the region met the Taoiseach last Thursday regarding this issue. At that meeting, the Taoiseach committed to meeting representatives of Aer Lingus to seek a reversal of this...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I join the Minister in paying tribute to the members of An Garda Síochána who showed their bravery last night in the shocking incident in Blanchardstown. I wish them the very best and a speedy recovery. The incident highlights the risk that gardaí take. They put their bodies on the line to safeguard the public. I wish the members of An Garda Síochána well. On...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I wish to bring the Minister back to the hot school meals programme. It is a progressive initiative introduced by the Department of Social Protection this year. As I understand it, 281 applications were made of which 189 were successful. There was some disappointment. In County Clare we had four successful applications. They were welcome. I am concerned about schools that have lost out....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I want to return to the issue of the budget. The committee heard yesterday from Mr. Pat Larkin who is concerned that we are spending one tenth of the amount being spent across the water in the UK in this critical area. Will the Minister of State outline his plans to increase the budget and capacity to deal with this issue on behalf of the State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: A really serious situation has developed in Shannon and I thank Ms Connolly for her presentation. We, as a committee, have raised the aviation sector at every opportunity with the powers that be in the Government and continue to do so. I raised this issue with the Taoiseach on the floor of the Dáil today again and raised the specific case of the cabin crew in Shannon. The decision has...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate. As an island nation, international travel is of enormous importance for business and tourism. The aviation sector underpins 140,000 jobs, as does the tourism sector, on which also depend hundreds of thousands of jobs. Shannon Airport adds €3.6 billion to the GDP of our country and supports 43,700 jobs. The footprint of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank all the witnesses. This is a very valuable meeting and I thank the Chairman for organising it. Regarding our own State's response to this whole cyberattack and our cyber ecosystem in this country, what type of investment is required where personnel and infrastructure are concerned? What should it look like in Ireland? I noted Mr. Larkin said the UK is spending ten times more per...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Joe Carey: Sure. I just want to know what should the State's national security ecosystem look like? What type of investment is required in personnel and resources?

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I pay tribute and thanks to all the staff and support workers in our nursing homes and community hospitals who have taken care of many of our elderly family members over these difficult and sometimes lonely times during the past year and throughout the pandemic. These were very difficult times for residents, who were isolated from their loved ones and family members. The staff provided...