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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Given the recent controversy surrounding RTÉ, reform of the TV licence is a matter of great importance and we look forward to seeing what plans are formed by Government regarding the future funding of this sector.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. I would welcome her thoughts on the decision about RTÉ's future funding. It is anticipated that this decision will be made in the first half of 2024. Clarity around Government's plans for reform of the TV licence becomes front and centre in this regard. While I accept the difficulties regarding the publication of the technical working group's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I certainly agree with that sentiment. We had the independent broadcasters before the Oireachtas last week and Fine Gael itself had a delegation. Local radio is very important across Ireland. There are over 3.7 million listeners of local radio. They need to be factored into the reform of the TV licence and should be placed front and centre alongside RTÉ. We all know RTÉ has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Media Sector (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Future patterns of media consumption are likely to be shaped by several key trends. These trends will have a significant implication for public policy. I would be grateful to hear the Minister's thoughts on the future direction of media consumption.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Similar to other Deputies, I want to raise the issue of the accessibility of our national games, the controversy following the publication of GAAGO schedule for 2024 and the ongoing inquiry by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in regard to the licence for GAAGO, which was originally designed for an international market but is now exclusive in showing games on a domestic...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: Sinn Féin's conduct this evening is nothing short of a disgrace. Its party leader has knowingly misled this Dáil-----

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: -----which is a shame on you, Deputy McDonald.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: This vote of confidence reeks of hypocrisy and opportunism. I stand in absolute support for the Minister, Deputy McEntee, who remains dedicated to the Department of Justice and in support of An Garda Síochána in its relentless pursuit of upholding law and order, while Sinn Féin shamelessly prioritises political point scoring. Instead of showing unity and stability in the...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [50921/23]

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to address a topic outlined in the programme for Government that pertains to the mental health services for children and adolescents. Only recently, the Fine Gael parliamentary party members engaged with the organisation Families for Reform of CAMHS, where we had the opportunity to listen to some profoundly distressing stories concerning the impact of the HSE on children and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I bring to the Taoiseach's attention an issue that has been constantly raised by numerous distressed cancer patients concerning their experience when applying for medical cards. In discussion with the staff and volunteers of the Irish Cancer Society, it has become even more evident with the numerous challenges faced by individuals who received devastating news of cancer diagnosis and who...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Business Supports (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 91. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason restaurants, cafés and gastropubs in areas highly dependent on tourism are not part of the new €10 million support scheme to assist those affected by the use of local hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation to house refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53468/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the 60 km greenway link from Westport via Castlebar to Ballina; the up-to-date timeline for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53208/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 216. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he was informed that a business (details supplied) has withdrawn its services in Galway and Mayo, leaving employees without any statutory redundancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53299/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 274. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she can confirm receipt of an application for grant-aid under the sports capital programme from a club (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when it is expected funding will be allocated to these applicants. [53274/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 277. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her role in hosting major sporting events such as the European finals; what co-operation is engaged in with other agencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53346/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 278. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has provided financial support for the staging of any major sporting events over the past ten years; to list in tabular form, each event, the amount allocated, for what measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53347/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 523. To ask the Minister for Health if he can clarify the position surrounding a business (details supplied) as to when they ceased their delivery of services, the number of home help support impacted, the contingency plan put in place and if staff were remunerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53300/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 524. To ask the Minister for Health if he can confirm employees of a company (details supplied) received a Covid recognition grant from the Department of Health for its Mayo and Galway staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53301/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 612. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the most recent information and a specific timeline for implementation of recommendations contained within the McHugh report in supporting student nurses and midwives; if he can clarify the disbursement of enhanced allowances promised to student nurses and midwives, both for 2023 and for the previous year; and if he will make a statement...