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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when form 13 (details supplied) will be granted to an Irish citizen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51204/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I note his key interest in both the marine and the Naval Service, and it is certainly an area where we certainly need additional resources to enhance the security of our offshore equipment. Our gas connectors play a pivotal role in these endeavours and the involvement of our Naval Service in this capacity is indispensable as we lay the foundations...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on recruitment and retention within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50919/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I ask the Tánaiste provide an update on the ongoing efforts by the Department to boost numbers of permanent personnel in the Defence Forces. Additionally, I would like to hear his thoughts on the current situation regarding recruitment and retention within our Defence Forces and any plans or initiatives to address concerns.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I commend the Tánaiste and the efforts he has made to enhance recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces. I have taken note of the commitment to increase recruitment by 2,000 by the end of 2028 , as well as the various strategies the Tánaiste has outlined that have been devised to bolster recruitment and address the existing shortfalls. The comprehensive packages encompassing...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on environment and climate change will meet next. [49640/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I wish to address energy security and the potential for indigenous gas supply in Ireland, recognising the need for gas as a transition fuel until renewables are fully brought online. Ireland currently imports a significant proportion of its gas, leaving us dependent on imports once Corrib is no longer viable. Europa Oil and Gas has requested an extension of its exploration licences at the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: A commitment on page 15 of the programme for Government is to prioritise the report on the future of the western rail corridor and take immediate action. I have repeatedly raised the project in this Chamber and will continue to do so on behalf of the people of counties Mayo, Galway and Sligo. The western rail corridor is a vital piece of infrastructure along the Atlantic economic corridor,...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the witnesses who are joining us today and thank them for their opening statements. Last December, the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform came before the Committee of Public Accounts and, at that session, one of Mr. Moloney's colleagues, Ms Marie Mulvihill, the principal officer over flood relief management, mentioned that the second...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: The issue is the timeline and sequence of events. The OPW went out to consultation twice. The file was then submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. I am not sure what happened in the intermediate period. We were informed that the environmental consultant the Department retained, Enviroguide Consulting, recommended seeking...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is that regulatory nature based on the position in respect of the national development plan or some other context?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is very apparent to Oireachtas Members that the role of the Department in issuing consent is taking far too long. The consultants it is retaining to perform this function are taking far too long. At the last hour, we are getting additional timelines and setbacks to delivery. Reform certainly is needed in this area. It is a year since the OPW finished its environmental submissions and...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: We heard previously that the timeline for a response is six to eight weeks. Is that key performance indicator, KPI, being achieved in respect of flood relief schemes and, if not, why not? Is that area adequately resourced?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will the Chair request a note on the live flood relief schemes that are with the Department at present, with a table showing the time it is taking for consultants to turn around packages once they have been submitted to the Department from the OPW? It would be helpful to scrutinise why it is taking so long in some instances, taking into consideration the need for additional information and...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Yes. Leading into the winter and the more frequent occurrence of weather events, it is really important that people are best informed as to how these schemes will progress. In the time remaining to me, I want to ask about public works contracts. I have engaged with many engineering companies in the sector that have concerns around the current state of public works contracts, with many...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Does Mr. Moloney see any issues in regard to the delivery of large-scale capital projects as we go forward, given the limited number of major contractors that can deliver projects at scale? Is that something Mr. Moloney is concerned about in the context of the NDP?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Mr. Moloney.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 31. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment how he plans to increase uptake on SEAI residential schemes by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50225/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 34. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on one-stop-shops on Residential/Community retrofit programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50224/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Each year, we witness the graduation of numerous young farmers through the "green cert" programme. Not only are these individuals environmentally conscious but they also possess the essential knowledge and skills needed to transition the practices on their farms towards more eco-friendly ones. However, significant barriers exist. Once such obstacle is the failure of the Department of...