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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider establishing a dedicated grant scheme for the maintenance and upgrading of community playgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49654/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Across Mayo, one prevalent issue concerning our town playgrounds is their maintenance. Over time, after several years of use, the equipment and surfaces within many playgrounds deteriorates and sometimes poses safety hazards. As a young father, I spend much time in playgrounds with my two-year-old and three-and-a-half-year-old. A dedicated grant scheme would ensure that our playgrounds are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Yesterday, I listened in to the Western Development Commission meeting, which recently had research completed by the University of Galway where 44% of respondents said that remote working was key to their future employment. Remote working and the hubs have been a game-changer, especially in rural Ireland. It has repopulated many towns and villages. In a relatively short time, when...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regeneration Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I appreciate the Minister's response and her hard work in securing the €205 million in budget 2024. Mayo County Council has shortlisted several projects of significant importance in the 2023 scheme and I brought one such project to the attention of the Taoiseach last week with regard to the urgent need of the Order of Malta in Castlebar to demolish and rebuild its headquarters. It...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regeneration Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: With regard to the Minister's support, last year another €1.1 million was delivered for seven projects under the Mayo town and village renewal scheme. I vividly recall the Minister visiting the old courthouse building in Balla with me during her visit to the Connacht Gaelic Athletic Association centre of excellence in the county where a big dome was delivered under the rural...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mayo relies heavily on the local improvement scheme and we have a diverse road network like those of County Cork and County Kerry, and I am sure it is the same in the Minister's constituency of Cavan-Monaghan. This is a really important issue that councillors raise with Oireachtas Members. I support the call for the Department of Transport to match-fund any funding that is presented by the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regeneration Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the status of the town and village renewal scheme, TVRS, and inform us when successful applicants can expect to be notified about the outcomes of their applications in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49653/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regeneration Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: The town and village renewal scheme has played a crucial role in breeding new life into numerous towns and villages nationwide, and this transformation is particularly visible in my constituency of Mayo. In July of this year the Minister introduced the 2023 town and village scheme, which presents a significant opportunity for communities to secure investment in their local towns and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [46344/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I acknowledge the announcement of the recent approval of social housing developments in County Mayo, with 33 units to be constructed on Turlough Road and a further 75 units proposed for Snugboro in Castlebar. These initiatives will undoubtedly contribute to alleviating the social housing shortages in the area. The pipeline in the years ahead also looks positive. However, the absence of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Today I am rallying support for a really important project in Castlebar concerning the Order of Malta. It has given stalwart support to our community for the past 80 years. It has applied for €500,000 under the 2023 town and village renewal scheme, which is required to rebuild its new headquarters. It is a project that stands with Mayo County Council and has been submitted to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (7 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I want to take up the Minister on the capital investment programme and acknowledge the work he has done in terms of the substantial investment of €69 million across three pillars. I want to focus on pillar two, with €20 million being allocated in 2024 and additional €25 million in 2025 for existing and new services. I want to touch upon rural and remote communities. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Communications (7 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 42. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps his Department has taken to provide information to communities which are accommodating Ukrainian and other refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48439/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Communications (7 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Ireland's response to the influx of individuals from Ukraine and other conflict-ridden regions has been remarkably commendable. It showcases our deep-rooted dedication to humanitarian principles and a willingness to offer a safe and very welcoming haven for those who are in dire straits. Central to this is robust collaboration and communication among all involved. What steps has the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Communications (7 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is good to hear about the establishment of the community engagement team, which is central. For many communities, it is really all about transparency and co-operation, especially across Government bodies, non-governmental organisations, NGOs, community collectives and volunteer organisations. That is really important and is fundamental in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Communications (7 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I commend the Minister of State on his efforts within his Department. It is not an easy task in terms of liaising with all of the different local authorities. Previously, when we did engage with local authorities, there was a commitment around additional resources. What is the status of the current competition within local authorities? Have many local authorities completed their full...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I commend the Minister's dedication, especially regarding the extension of the hot school meals programme to an additional 320 DEIS schools. Her commitment to this programme is very evident and it is clear that these efforts will ensure that many children receive the nutritious meals they so critically need. Regarding the long-term vision for the programme, I would like some insight into...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. Reverting to her earlier statement about the proactive measures to uplift families and children in budget 2024, the suite of comprehensive measures she has outlined clearly indicates a sincere intent to lessen the financial strain and boost the quality of life for many families. Those measures are to be commended, including the €12 weekly hike...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 84. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the payment dates for the nine lump sums she announced as part of budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46341/23]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: The division is deferred until the weekly division time tomorrow evening. Gabhaim buíochas leis na Teachtaí.