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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (21 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...areas, there are no alternative sources of employment. It is also the case that the sector employs a higher proportion of young people. Almost one in two of those employed in the sector are aged less than 35, compared to less than one in three of the total workforce. It is also the case that the sector employs a higher proportion of young people on a part-time and seasonal basis providing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...funding for regional and local roads during the post 2008 recession resulted in the build-up of a substantial backlog of works across the country. The estimated cost of the backlog is in excess of €5 billion. Because of the pressures on the regional and local road network, approximately 90% of available Exchequer grant assistance to local authorities for regional and local roads is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., as well as supporting the Ukrainian government, public services and economy. Ireland was among the first to respond to the crisis in Ukraine with humanitarian assistance. Irish Aid provided €20 million in support in the first weeks of the conflict, disbursed through UN agencies, the Red Cross movement and Irish NGOs. From this package €1 million has been earmarked for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...assets, in particular forests, vested in the company by the state. A table of Dividend payments since 2008 is provided below. Year to which Dividend relates Dividend amount (€ million) 2008 2.6 2009 0 2010 0 2011 10 2012 2 2013 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) was to provide temporary exceptional adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland. The granting of €50 million in EU aid was subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. One of the conditions of the BEAM scheme under which funding was provided by the EU was that there had...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Dental Services (16 Feb 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Stephen Donnelly: ...in the provision of dental services and patients of all ages are waiting longer than they should to access care. This is not acceptable, but we are responding. This year, an additional €15 million was allocated in the budget to specifically deal with the issue. It is an unprecedented increase. Some €4 million of the allocation will target orthodontic care, prioritising...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...for raising the important issue of the number of gardaí assigned to Bandon, Bantry and Clonakilty districts. The Government is committed to building stronger and safer communities. Since 2015, the Government has increased the budget for An Garda Síochána by approximately €672 million or 46%. This has allowed for sustained and ongoing recruitment. We are committed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...emissions last year, scientists came back to us and said that rather than being a sink, forestry will turn into a source and land use rather than it being, as the Deputy said, approximately 4.8 million tonnes, it is going to reach the equivalent of 11 million tonnes because a lot of the forestry that was planted in the 1980s and 1990s in the uplands will be clear felled. The forestry was...

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Ukrainians seeking protection in Ireland. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Civil Defence volunteers provided significant support within their communities in every county across the State. Approximately 9,500 tasks were undertaken by Civil Defence volunteers during this period in support of the local authorities, the HSE and An Garda Síochána. In recognition of the role played...

Energy Costs and Windfall Taxes: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2023)

Richard O'Donoghue: At the end of the year, the Government's budget showed it had taken €5 billion extra off the people in Ireland in taxes, even though Electric Ireland had €390.3 million in profits. I believe Bord Gáis Energy is expected to have €1 billion extra in its coffers this year than it had in 2021. Yet, representatives from Barnardos are in the audiovisual room in LH2000...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Policy (15 Feb 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Seán Sherlock: ...in her reply, she said the building in Ballincollig is operational and ready for equipping. I need to know if it is going to be fully funded. The ophthalmology unit based in SIVUH, which cost €5 million, is not operational. I need some comfort for the people I represent in the CHO 4 area in order that I can assure them there will be seamless access to services, whether on a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (15 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...2022. A total of 1,386 individuals and 172 entities have been listed to date, and broad sectoral measures have also been adopted. The EU's ban on the import of Russian crude oil came into effect on 5 December, along with a G7 oil price cap. A similar ban and price for refined petroleum products entered into force in February. It is expected that a 10th package will be adopted to mark the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Feb 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., accessibility and contributing to addressing disadvantage in a privately-operated system through increased public funding and public management. In December 2021, Government adopted the 25 recommendations contained in the Expert Group report, Partnership for the Public Good: A New Funding Model for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare. The recommendations were accepted in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...and a 40-60% increase in fees across most treatment items. This has led to an increase in the numbers of treatments provided and the number of patients being seen. An additional allocation of €15 million has been made in Budget 2023 to enhance the provision of oral healthcare services. This includes €5 million allocated on a one-off basis to support the HSE Public Dental...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...Commissioners; and Vote 10 - the Tax Appeals Commission. I look forward to a fruitful and positive exchange. The net funding allocation sought by the finance group of Votes for 2023 totals €535 million, which compares with a 2022 Vote group total of €497 million, an increase of €38 million, or just under 8%. The primary driver of the increase is an increased...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

...creative industries in Ireland, on a very broad basis, needs to be put on the political table at this point because their scale is very important. Europe is very busy on this. Somewhere between 6 million and 8 million people in Europe work in the creative economies. That is the level of employment that exists. These industries are estimated to account for 4% to 5% of GDP across the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

...with maintaining the asset and keeping it at a level that is required for the safe and secure transport of passengers and airline stakeholders in and out through the airport. That requires millions or euro in investment every year that the consumer does not see and the airports have to fund. The second element to the plan is to try to improve the infrastructure both from a...

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...and why we brought in three universal energy credits so that families can get €600 off their energy bills. It is why we have reduced income tax. It is why we have reduced childcare costs by 25%. It is why we have reduced school transport costs and the student contribution fees. This Government stands by working families and we will never apologise for supporting them. Sinn...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (14 Feb 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank Senator Clonan for raising this matter. It is my first time taking one of his Commencement matters. I am delighted to do so. We will meet again at 5 p.m. to discuss the Shona Project, so we will speak twice in one day. The HSE provides a range of assisted living services, including personal assistance, to support individuals in maximising their capacity to live full and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Waterways Issues (14 Feb 2023)

Ossian Smyth: ...economic and social development in these areas. The rural regeneration and development fund is pivotal in delivering on the objectives of Our Rural Future: Rural Development Policy 2021-2025, which sets out an ambitious blueprint for realising the enormous potential in our rural towns, villages and communities. To date, funding has been allocated to projects in the areas of town and...