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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (26 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 44. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the ‘Speak Up: A Call for Change’ report which was commissioned by an organisation (details supplied); and what actions she intends to take to address its findings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3705/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: I will use the Taoiseach's recent conversations with President von der Leyen as a springboard into the conversation I want to have. When the President was here in December, she spoke of Ireland’s great reception for those who came seeking sanctuary. In the last couple of days, it has once again been announced that accommodation will not be provided to people who come here seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 126. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that those in receipt of disability allowance are permitted up to €50,000 in savings, while those on a blind pension are only allowed €20,000; and if there are plans to rectify this. [3737/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 127. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how income is assessed for a self-employed professional artist on the professional artists on jobseeker's allowance scheme who wins a commission or Arts Council award; and how it affects their entitlement to the professional artists' on jobseeker's allowance scheme. [3738/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: The Taoiseach's office oversees the north inner city programme. As such, I hope he will agree that dereliction has long contributed to the decline of the north-east inner city, which in turn creates the conditions for antisocial behaviour and crime. The north inner city programme was established to address dereliction as a root cause of antisocial behaviour and is dedicated to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (24 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform what delay pertains to sanctioning the offer devised by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science as recommended by the Labour Court; and if he will outline a timeline for the resolution of any such delay (details supplied). [3361/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 338. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to reports the new Israeli Government has now imposed sanctions on the Palestinian Authority in response to an initiative by the United Nations to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice concerning the legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory (details supplied); and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (24 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 377. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date when the 2022 junior certificate appeals will be released. [3358/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (24 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there has been an increase in junior certificate appeals in 2022 in comparison with 2019, when the last junior certificate examination was sat. [3359/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2023)

Gary Gannon: 450. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there have been any updates on the previously discussed topic of the lack of eligibility for student grants by persons who hold stamp 4 visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3360/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: The Tánaiste and the Minister for Health will both be aware of the survey from the Irish Cancer Society that was released today. It acknowledged once again the huge financial pressure placed on a person and a person's family who has experienced a cancer diagnosis. Last year the Social Democrats brought a motion to the Dáil on the cost of cancer. We were relieved to see the...

Death of Private Seán Rooney: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: News of the death of an Irish peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, in Lebanon has caused profound shock and sadness throughout Ireland. Ireland has a long and proud tradition of UN missions in Lebanon. However, this is a stark reminder of the dangers and risks that our soldiers face in conflict zones in the quest for peace. My immediate thoughts are with the victim's family, friends and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Bodies (15 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: 58. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the work of the north-east inner city task force. [60867/22]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (7 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: We need to be talking to communities and working across the divide. If we do not do so, then we will fail.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (7 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. I read through the Taoiseach's speech as it pertained to the topics covered by the European Council summit next week. Russia and Ukraine will of course be on the agenda, as will energy, the economy, security, defence and external relations. The Minister of State might clarify whether there will be a discussion on supporting the thousands...

Teacher Shortages: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank all the contributors today, including both Ministers of State. I have to be honest. It was some stroke, was it not? It was almost a stroke of monumental proportions. Having been contacted by parents, as I am sure everyone in the Chamber has been, and in consultation with schools in all of our communities, we brought forward a...

Teacher Shortages: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — a recent Teachers' Union of Ireland survey found 91 per cent of post-primary schools experienced teacher recruitment difficulties in the past six months, while 61 per cent experienced teacher retention difficulties; — almost two-thirds of primary schools in the Dublin area are short-staffed, while Wicklow and Kildare face...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: I would first like to note that this Bill was published on Friday afternoon. It is simply not acceptable that we would effectively get two working days to look over a Bill of this importance. It is an unfortunate example of how rushed the Government legislative process is coming up to Christmas. I hope that Committee Stage will be taken in the new year so it can be given proper scrutiny....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: Our public services across the board are under massive strain because those we ask to work in them cannot afford to live in our cities and urban areas. One consequence of that where it is most pronounced is in our schools. We have a staffing crisis in our schools for a variety of reasons but predominantly because our teachers, in particular, younger teachers, cannot afford to live in our...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (6 Dec 2022)

Gary Gannon: 251. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the rising number of elderly people living on the brink of homelessness (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61011/22]