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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister for all that information. In particular, he mentioned the first home scheme. I am aware of constituents coming to my office regarding the various new schemes, including, first home and help-to-buy. All those initiatives that have been reformed over the past while are helping. Returning to the original point on the cost rental, it is very welcome and necessary that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 82. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how he is financing the construction of affordable apartments under cost rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: This question concerns affordable cost rental. The matter of affordable housing was raised, as has cost rental in its own right. As the Minister will be aware, in my constituency of Dún Laoghaire, ground has finally been broken and progress made at Shanganagh Castle, which comprises nearly 600 units, and 42 units are under construction in Loughlinstown, to name but a few. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (18 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 170. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the implementation of Housing for All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I was one of the people welcoming the publication of the report, because it was eagerly awaited by all Members of the House. The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers, ARCO, while welcoming the establishment of the external oversight body, has expressed concern about the imbalance of the defence representation in its membership. ARCO says the inclusion of a civilian defence official...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for a report on the work of the external oversight body for the Defence Forces; if membership is being expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I have raised this issue on a number of occasions. I ask the Minister for a report on the work of the external oversight body for the Defence Forces and whether membership is being expanded. As he will be aware, following his meeting with the Women of Honour group, among others, there have been calls for that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister. I want to acknowledge his swift action and engagement since the publication of the 13 recommendations, as well as his recent engagement with various groups. He will be aware of the opposition of the Women of Honour group and others to the IRG report recommendation that membership of the external oversight body of the Defence Forces should include the Secretary General...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 25. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how salaries and remuneration for members of the Defence Forces compares with those in service in the United Kingdom and EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on correspondence and meetings by his officials around the CIÉ 1951 Pension Scheme; if he will confirm that no changes will be made the underlying statutory instrument until there has been full consultation with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Renewable Energy Generation (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the supports available to schools to access and install solar panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22624/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 403. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider amending the regulations underpinning the tenant purchase scheme to expand eligibility for persons in receipt of long-term disability and invalidity allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 404. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider amending the regulations around cost rental to allow people marginally under the current income threshold to access cost rental schemes, where affordability can be demonstrated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 454. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will confirm the number of public servants who were transferred from a class A to Class D stamp (public servants recruited before 6 April 1995); the entitlements these individuals have; if there are any plans to expand eligibility for the State pension for persons who paid class D PRSI; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 455. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will confirm the number of public servants who were transferred from class A to class D stamp pre-1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22607/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Budget Process (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 456. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider bringing forward supports, including tax relief, for the non-custodial parents/guardians of children, as part of Budget 2024, as a way of supporting their care of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22614/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 491. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will seek an update on the application for a visa by a person (details supplied) which was made during the summer of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 567. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider bringing forward supports, including tax relief, for individuals who employ childminders, as part of Budget 2024, as a way to relieving pressure on crèche places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 639. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the difficulties women are facing when trying to access vital medicines for hyperemesis gravidarum; if he will provide an update on the efforts that are being made to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22611/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (16 May 2023)

Cormac Devlin: 751. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on any public engagement process with academics and stakeholders who have suggestions and concerns in relation to the Research and Innovation Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/23]