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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Meetings (31 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: This question relates to engagements with community-based organisations on tackling the cost of living and other major societal challenges. Has the Minister met with organisations, such as the alliance of 32 organisations, on this matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Meetings (31 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: We all know there is a major difference between talking and having a real, genuine input into the challenges faced by all community organisations regarding the cost of living and other significant issues facing our society. The alliance has put out a call because there is a concern about the quality of that engagement and how genuine it will be in taking all the opinions on board. Ms Rachel...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Meetings (31 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: This is critically important because of the scale of the rise in costs that society is facing at present. There is deep concern following the Taoiseach's statement today about the increasing cost of fuel because of the Ukrainian crisis, on foot of the deal done last night in the European Parliament. People are genuinely terrified about what will happen and how they will be able to live....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: State Bodies (31 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 29. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the future personnel structure of the Charities Regulator; and the cost, including salaries of running same. [27792/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 31. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timeline for opening up the new community services programme and if community groups including a group (details supplied) can engage with her Department now to help with the preparation of their application for the reopening of the scheme. [27791/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Undefined (31 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 606. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Ombudsman investigation into the death of a person (details supplied) and when the findings will be published. [27979/22]

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I thank every apprentice who is currently working, and they are working throughout the State. They are incredibly important to our economy and society. Irish tradespeople are working all over the world. They are building and helping other countries to grow and prosper. Sadly, many of our current apprentices will take an aeroplane and leave our shores when they qualify. Some will go by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I thank Mr. Mahon for his presentation. CE is so important. We often come into contact with CE schemes and community and voluntary organisations that have CE workers. I wish to raise a few points. Mr. Mahon mentioned briefly CE workers in sports organisations. There are people who are involved with sports clubs and who cut the grass, line the pitches and perhaps do a bit of maintenance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: The minimum. Obviously, there is a gap whereby carers are excluded from the CE scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Exactly. Could I have a couple of comments on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Is there no official bar? I understood that CE could not tap into that area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I asked a couple of questions.

Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I welcome the introduction of the Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill 2022 and commend Deputy Ó Broin on his work on this issue. The rental sector, as we know, is in crisis and renters need a break, but unfortunately, as we see time and again, the Government is not listening. Sinn Féin has brought motions before this House to alleviate the pressure on renters by giving them a...

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I want first to offer my sincere condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of Shireen Abu Akleh. We know in this House that the Israeli Government and its so-called defence forces are no strangers to hiding the truth of the cruel and inhumane crimes that they perpetrate upon the Palestinian people on a daily basis. They have executed a Palestinian reporter for Al Jazeera for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that licence renewal forms for those over 70 years of age are not available to download or be picked-up from post offices or libraries. [25873/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (24 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount received by the courts through contributions to the court poor box to date in 2022; and the status of the Criminal Justice (Community Sanctions) Bill to replace the Probation of Offenders Act 1907. [25853/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: I thank our guests for their presentations. It is heartbreaking to hear and see how people are experiencing something that we all know, because our clinics and constituency offices hear about it every day. I have just got an email about somebody who is a carer who is looking for support. I will not reiterate some of the points Ms Duffy made. Obviously, that is a strong position we hold. I...

National Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: Everyone wants to see the building of the new national maternity hospital but it has been overshadowed by the Government's failure to listen to the concerns of so many people inside and outside this Chamber. The simple fact is that a national maternity hospital built by the State should, and must, be built on land solely owned by the State. Long-term leasing is not the same as full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers who used Broombridge, Castleknock, Clonsilla and Hansfield train stations each month in 2021 and to-date in 2022, in tabular form. [24389/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (17 May 2022)

Paul Donnelly: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet as of 1 May 2020, 1 May 2021 and 10 May 2022, in tabular form. [24390/22]