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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: The Defence Forces deserve their fair share of EDA support. The EDA's co-operative projects and programmes with member states offer significant opportunities. By participating actively we can enhance our capability and ensure interoperability with our European partners. The EDA's mission is to support and improve EU member states' defence capabilities that align with our needs. I would...

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. The overwhelming priority of the Irish Government is to continue to advocate for an immediate stop to the death and destruction in Gaza and to take relevant actions to this end. Through the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste, the Irish Government is doing everything it can to bring about an immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 236. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for details of the business support schemes introduced to support SMEs in relation to the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2589/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 334. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will undertake a review of the high-status objective catchment area and area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan which excludes homeowners with problematic septic tanks from inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 335. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the new criteria for applicants under the new domestic wastewater treatment systems grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2373/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 416. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the 10% increase in the criminal legal aid payment will be introduced, as committed to in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 417. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an increase in the criminal legal aid payments rates so that full re-instatement can be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2397/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 442. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for clarification on concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) in relation to recommendations by the Firearms Expert Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2588/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 505. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); when this will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2406/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 661. To ask the Minister for Health to provide information on why the public fertility treatment system does not provide for male fertility specialists, despite the fact that infertility affects both men and women equally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2994/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 662. To ask the Minister for Health if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that policy related to the public fertility treatment system in Ireland provides equal treatment and care for both men and women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2995/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 663. To ask the Minister for Health to detail what measures are being taken to acknowledge and address male fertility issues in order to improve the overall success rates of fertility treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2996/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 665. To ask the Minister for Health to provide a current policy document or procedure outlining the HSE’s stance on feeding in the community with regard to an elderly individual in receipt of home support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3015/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (23 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 666. To ask the Minister for Health if feeding is required by a service user in the community home help system, the expected waiting time for a service user to be assessed; what this assessment comprises; if it includes speech and language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3016/24]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Last June, I brought to the Dáil's attention a pressing issue concerning Castlebar Educate Together National School, which finds itself in a serious situation. It comprises 140 enrolled students, five teachers and one SNA. For the past eight years, the school has been operating out of Marsh House, a former town council building leased from Mayo County Council. The conditions are dire...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on proposals to develop MSLETB as a College of the Future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2010/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: The green light was given to the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board to proceed to the next stage of developing a multimillion euro college of the future back in November 2022. I would like an update on the current status of this project and any significant milestones achieved to date.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for his response. It is certainly a very exciting time for both further and higher education in Mayo with the new college campus. This will build on the current links we have in the newly-established ATU and develop a clear pathway for students between further education training and higher education. It is important to strengthen those links. I compliment the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister. It is good to hear there is a pathway in place to see these projects delivered in a timely manner, especially the college of further education in Mayo. It is positive news to hear that there is engagement with the county council on the preferred site at the military barracks. The key consideration for this college will be site selection to serve the needs not just of...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 37 - Social Protection
Social Insurance Fund 2022
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022
Chapter 13 - Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Chapter 14 - Ex gratia Payments of €1.4 million to Social Welfare Branch Managers
Chapter 15 - Raising Social Welfare Overpayments
Chapter 16 - Recovery of Welfare Overpayments
Chapter 17 - Actuarial Review of the Social Insurance Fund (18 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I welcome all of our witnesses this morning, and compliment each of them and their Department officials, along with the staff on the ground in each branch of the Intreo offices. They are helpful with any representations we receive, and very professional in how they deal with them. I compliment the Secretary General and the staff. I start by focusing on the household benefit packages. It...