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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the school transport scheme provides funding to schools to transport students to and from school sanctioned activities, including academic trips and if she can provide details on this scheme; how many schools avail of this; the budget allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49142/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Services (9 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 227. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how his Department co-ordinates with rural emergency services to respond effectively to natural disasters and emergencies in rural regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42611/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (9 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 239. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware of the concerns of homeowners in Ireland who have been advised to demolish and rebuild their homes due to pyrite-related defects, and who are now facing the prospect of being required to rent out their rebuilt homes for 20 years as a condition of receiving redress and financial assistance from the Government;...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (9 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 296. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the concerns of Core funding partner services regarding the comprehensive and validated financial reporting requirements that they are now subject to; if so, what steps he intends to take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49135/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (9 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 297. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the cost implications for Core funding partner services of complying with the new financial reporting requirements; if so, what steps he intends to take to support partner services in meeting these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49136/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Welfare Services (9 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 337. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she is aware of the application made by a group (details supplied) under the Pobal community services programme; and if so, if she will provide an update on the status of this application. [49139/23]

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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Continuing the conversation about AirNav Ireland's transition to a self-funded model, I am eager to hear about its plans to ensure the continued safety and efficiency of Ireland's air traffic control and meeting other demands relating to the funding model.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is about maintaining AirNav Ireland's responsibilities around safety and ensuring it is on a stable financial footing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: My question is focused more on balancing AirNav Ireland's priorities. We know the aviation sector is continually evolving with new technology, airlines becoming more sustainable and more innovation. It concerns how AirNav Ireland integrates into that system and ensures it is a leader on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is this in relation to the virtualisation technology?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: At a board level and in terms of the skill set and expertise, it is Mr. Bourke's role as chairperson to hold the executive management to account in relation to any of these new innovative technologies. How does he assess that? Are there sub-committees established? I ask him to give me a flavour of the board and how it is structured. Is there a risk analysis team? Is there a subcommittee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: There have been various reports and advocacy from many European airlines around a single European sky, which for many would create a more effective airline architecture. How does AirNav view this initiative? What are Mr. Bourke's thoughts on the enhancement of traffic management across Europe? We are at the mercy of the French and most recently the UK when it had technical issues around...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Absolutely. If we can get a position on that, it would be great. We talked previously about AirNav's employees. Is that number over 600?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is a substantial employer across the State. There have been some issues around restrictions due to staff shortages and mandatory safety training. Mr. Bourke briefly talked about issues around unscheduled sick leave. As chair, Mr. Bourke is probably not dealing with the day-to-day stuff. This is for the CEO to deal with. How concerned is he about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will the cap on flights at Dublin Airport have an impact on AirNav's revenue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is AirNav concerned about the commentary on it, as an organisation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Regarding AirNav's relationship with the Irish Aviation Authority and its role around regulatory oversight, has Mr. Bourke had much engagement with it? How does AirNav align both its operations and the IAA's stringent safety requirements? Is that on an ongoing basis? What type of relationship do the two organisations have at present?