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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I apologise for not being in the room. I echo what Deputy Berry said with respect to our diplomatic service across the world. My experience always has been extraordinarily positive. They are professional, helpful, reactive and proactive. On the passport issue, I am intrigued by the extra funding that arrived from that. Will the Minister of State give us a breakdown of from where the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I had the experience in the past few days of trying to get a passport to somebody who was travelling, and that person had to travel to Dublin at the last minute. At least it works, but it would have been better if that person did not have to do that. Will the Minister of State give us some information on the emigrant support programme? He mentioned supporting younger people and that...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: That is positive. It might be useful for us to get a detailed note at some stage on the kinds of programmes being supported with this funding. It sounds good but the overall heading of emigrant support programme does not tell us a whole lot. I ask the Minister of State to send us a note at some stage. I am intrigued by subhead A9, for which I note the Minister of State is not seeking...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister of State was talking about passports. The Passport Office has a fantastic service, way better than previously now that it is online. I stress the need to avoid people having to travel to the Passport Office. There are emergencies and so on but any way a person can be facilitated and not have to take a day off work to travel to Dublin with all that entails would be great. If...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Does the Department have a policy for reaching out to the diaspora, as other countries do? This would include people of Irish descent who may be interested in investing in or contributing to Ireland in some way.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 51. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No.76 of 23 February 2023, to outline his plans, if any, for the development of the IDA site at Ballyadam, Carrigtwohill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51304/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way his Department is assisting businesses that were adversely impacted by the recent flood events in Midleton, County Cork and elsewhere in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51303/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline his policy with respect to credit unions; the action he is taking or plans to take to encourage credit unions to foster good saving habits among young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51546/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance to explain the rationale by the Revenue Commissioners for considering computerised calf feeders which are either bolted to a concrete floor or set in concrete to be “movable goods” and therefore not eligible for a VAT reclaim which is available to non-VAT-registered farmers; when this policy change was decided; if he will direct that this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware that a fee is charged online to free travel pass holders when an allocation of bookings for free travel pass or valid ticket holders is fully booked on Irish Rail InterCity services; if such a fee is charged when a free travel pass holder is looking to purchase a ticket in similar circumstances in person;...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: 276. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has considered reimbursing parents who avail and pay for private assessments in respect of ASD services for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51670/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Just over a year ago, on 11 November 2022, the Supreme Court stated the Constitution precluded the Government from ratifying the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, between the EU and Canada. It also ruled that it could be ratified if certain changes were made to the Arbitration Act 2010. What are the plans to make those changes? Is there a timescale for same?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: It was with much support from the Cathaoirleach and colleagues. We have all been considering this. I welcome the Minister of State and his officials, and also the people in the Public Gallery. I echo what the Minister of State said about the support of the embassy and the ICBA for trade and the promotion of the relationship between Ireland and Canada. I must put on record that I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for that. I agree with what he said. In his submission, he stated 18% of all Canadian IDA Ireland clients originate in British Columbia. I agree that having feet on the ground is important. Hats off to the IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland staff in Canada and elsewhere. They are doing a marvellous job. I met them when I had the Minister of State’s...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister of State might consider it. The region is probably the fastest growing in Canada. Jim Power states Ireland needs to build its presence in Canada. We have a lot done but there is a lot more that we can do. With respect to Irish companies investing in Canada, what did the Minister of State pick up from his trip? What do they need to do and what supports can we give them?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I have two more questions. One is the mirror image of the one I just asked. Regarding Canadian companies investing in Ireland, we have a very strong record on US foreign direct investment. We are only starting to engage with Canada and reach out to large Canadian companies to have them locate and invest here. There are some here already but my sense is that there could be many more....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Well done. I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I am glad to hear they are putting on the Cork jersey as well. That is hugely important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: Obviously, it works both ways. Canadian companies will benefit from investing here because Ireland is the gateway to Europe. We are an English-speaking people, we are in the Eurozone and we have all the advantages that Deputy O'Reilly listed earlier a. The one issue that remains outstanding, which Deputy O'Reilly has also listed, is that relating to CETA. It is a full year since the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

David Stanton: I have a final question. I have been asked about research and development, our relationships with universities and that area of scientific development and interest. I know that the Minister of State's own area is around digital as well. Could he comment on whether there is a sense that there is potential to do more between our universities and research institutions here, and the Canadian...