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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: That echo is very disconcerting. I thank Ms Martin for her submission. Unfortunately, I was late as I had to be in the Dáil but I have read the report and I thank Ms Martin for taking the time to be here today. Representatives of the charity sector appeared before this committee two weeks ago. I have a number of questions for her on issues that of concern to them that were raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: It will not be, in terms of the Companies Act.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: There are no additional requirements from the Charities Regulator in relation to the accounts. It is just simply when a company submits them, it is to the companies office. The Charities Regulator sends them to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Yes. It is funny because I was trying to figure out the definition of what is "political" and what is not. I am of the view that pretty much everything we do is political. How then do we come to a definition of what will be excluded as an organisation for charitable purposes? I looked at the document and there was reference to a youth group set up for migrants. The group was advocating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I want to continue to play devil's advocate. I will say I have a charity, the constitution of which allows for raising funds for food and books for children and raising funds for advocacy to look at the root causes of why children are hungry and why there is educational disadvantage. Is there a danger that people who give €500 to my charity could state it was only to feed children...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Yes. It is fairly clear. It is fantastic to see that this is coming into the legislation. We need to have a deeper conversation on this change regarding the primary objective, but I certainly will be advocating for it.

Defective Concrete Products Levy: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2022)

Paul Donnelly: The defective concrete products levy proposed by the Government is badly designed and will have the effect of increasing costs to homeowners. Indeed, the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, SCSI, has stated it will increase the cost of a home by more than €4,000. If it is implemented, the cost of 800 houses, including social and affordable houses and cost rental, at a development...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Energy Policy (29 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any energy efficiency grants for sports clubs to upgrade their all-weather floodlights to LED lights or more energy-efficient lighting. [47374/22]

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General: Financial Resolution (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Budget 2023 is reminiscent of previous budgets brought forward by the present Government. It just does not go far enough for those who really need it. Time and again we are reminded that the community and voluntary sector must be recognised and nurtured. The buzzword I have heard over the past 24 hours is that we are all valued. However, many in the community and voluntary sector are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated full-year cost of recruiting two additional full-time senior principal scientific officers and two additional full-time senior executives in global procurement for Enterprise Ireland. [46820/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of full-time staff working in the National Cyber Security Centre as of 1 January 2021 and 20 September 2022, in tabular form. [46836/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the contract for the provision of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann intercity rail services has been put out to tender; and if so, the deadline for accepting tender offers. [46822/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of full-time staff by job title working in the air accident investigation unit within his Department as of 1 January 2021 and 19 September 2022; the number of vacancies by job title currently in this unit; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [46823/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Staff (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of full-time staff vacancies by job title in the Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman as of 19 September 2022; the full-year cost of filling each of these vacancies; and when each of the vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [46835/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 153. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Tourism Ireland plans to have a billboard advertisement campaign in major bus and train stations and in major international airports in the United States to promote tourism in Ireland. [46834/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Poverty (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 297. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost in 2023 if the fuel allowance were to be increased to €41 per week. [46821/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Official Engagements (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 360. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the dates in 2022 that he has met with the CEO of Dublin-Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. [46824/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 392. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Dublin Metropolitan Region west roads policing unit as of 1 January 2021 and 20 September 2022, in tabular form. [46825/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Engagements (27 Sep 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 393. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she met with the New York State Attorney during her recent visit to New York. [46826/22]