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National Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: The simple fact of the matter is that, as Minister has acknowledged, the ambulance service is under huge pressure. Nobody outside of the Chamber would ever criticise any of the workers. In fact, we have all been exceptionally supportive of them and that is why they have engaged with us on this matter. When a person fell ill recently in this building, I called the ambulance service at 11...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Amendments (28 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the Taoiseach's response that the referendum on housing is coming. Will he consult the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to seek its opinion on the proposed wording? A constitutional right to housing will not guarantee every person in the State a home but it would place an important legal obligation on current and future Governments to progressively realise...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (28 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: The opening of the Children's Health Ireland, CHI, urgent care centre at Connolly Hospital was hailed as a major milestone in the new children's hospital project. The walk-in service providing urgent care for children with minor injuries and illnesses was a critical component of the new service, not just in providing immediate care but in taking the strain off CHI at Temple Street and CHI at...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (28 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: In response to the European Commission's proposals for a green deal industrial plan for a net-zero age, EU leaders called for further work to be undertaken in several areas, including state aid. It appears that leaders have limited the Commission's state aid work to consider the procedural issues in minor temporary support. As a small member state with significant domestic supply and export...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 297. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the Residential Tenancies Board will complete a review of a file (details supplied). [10072/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 652. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any funding streams in the case of a child attending CAMHS and who may have to be referred to private mental health care, be it under the NTPF or others, from the HSE to make sure a person at risk can access the services needed. [10100/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drugs Strategy (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: As the Minister of State knows, I have been involved in the local drugs task force since the beginning, back in the late 1990s. The role of community representatives on the task force is critical. I know this has become a huge challenge for the community in recent years. There has also been something of a pushback from certain Departments against community involvement. Basic respect for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drugs Strategy (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: This is deeply worrying in the community. Over the past couple of years, I have attended a number of meetings with Citywide and community representatives on the respect that people are not getting in the interaction with and implementation of the national drugs strategy. I commend the Citywide drugs crisis campaign. I know a call has gone out for participants in the provision of level 5...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drugs Strategy (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: Will the Ministers outline the Department's role in the implementation of the national drugs strategy?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: The facts are there. It is clear that the funding gap is approximately 12% to 14%, depending on which project is involved. There are section 10s, sections 56s and section 39s, in addition to programmes that are directly funded by the Department. This funding is critical for community development because it is a very specific sector and role that covers a plethora of different services,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps being taken to deal with the retention of staff in community development projects in view of the fact that large numbers of staff are leaving to fill roles in the HSE and in local authority-run projects; and if there is a plan to introduce pay parity to encourage more people to join the sector. [9207/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: What steps are being taken to deal with the retention of staff in community development projects in view of the large number of staff who are leaving to take up roles with the HSE and local authorities? Is there a plan to introduce pay parity to encourage more people to join the sector and, importantly, to retain those currently working in the community?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Development Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: That is part of the problem. There is no one Minister with an overarching role for in respect of community development. Anywhere we go, we hear about the deep concern regarding job recruitment and retention. The simple fact, however, is that funding provided for salaries in the community development sector simply do not match what the State, through local authorities and the HSE, is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 54. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what a service that was formerly provided by a company (details supplied) will look like under the direction of her Department; and if she will give a commitment that the information available will be easily accessed and not restricted. [9236/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Communications (23 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 61. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has had any interaction with a project (details supplied) that provides a blueprint for advanced skills and training in the social economy; and if a commitment will be given to work with the project. [9237/23]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: The Bill is welcome. We need to acknowledge and streamline the difficulties at all levels of the Garda Síochána from Commissioner down and build on what is going well. The level of confidence in GSOC presents an issue, with some investigations taking too long. With Deputy Paul Murphy, I raised this matter last week as it related to the ongoing investigation into the death of...

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome this Bill and thank the Deputies who brought it forward. Given that Sinn Féin tabled a motion on the matter to which it relates last night, it is a sign of the really deep concern that we all have about the ending of this eviction ban and the cliff edge that people will face. There is no doubt that the Government has lost control of the homelessness crisis. That is obvious...

Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (21 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. It is something that has needed to happen for many years. I commend all of those who campaigned and worked hard to get this far. I acknowledge there is no one voice on this issue. While we are speaking about a citizens' assembly I call on the Government to stop dragging its heels and establish a citizens' assembly on Irish unity as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will clarify that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is grant-aiding the supply of the (details supplied) with buffer. [8725/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Feb 2023)

Paul Donnelly: 543. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the correct route for a five-year-old Irish born child (details supplied) of foreign parents, who is applying for an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/23]