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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the public bus service capacity, particularly at peak times, in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44127/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (10 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 139. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on extending the terms of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44128/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (10 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the work of the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market in engaging with current insurance market operators and attracting new entrants into the sector; his further plans for the work of this office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44129/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allow the Mallow bypass to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress, if any, to upgrade the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43069/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 30 May 2023, when he expects the review of the strategic assessment report for a project (details supplied) to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41160/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on progress in respect of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41168/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (5 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will take action to ensure that a child (details supplied) will acquire a school place as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43251/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Invasive Species Policy (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter and I thank the Minister and Minister of State for being here. A number of years ago we did not know about Japanese knotweed but now we do. We know how dangerous it is and how expensive it is to remove. In some instances and in some countries, people cannot get mortgages if it is on a site. Invasive species such as this are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Invasive Species Policy (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response and acknowledge the work that is going on here. While he said the ant has not been found in the wild in temperate climates such as ours, it has actually been found in Finland, Spain and the UK. It has been found in imported soil and dealt with but the risk is still there and we have to be extremely vigilant. As I said earlier, Japanese...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: This area is particularly extraordinary and exciting. It is hugely important and has massive potential for good. I think I speak for everyone in the committee when I say we support the Minister of State 100% in what he is doing. It is massively important. On that last issue that my colleague mentioned with respect to CCTV, is there a resource issue regarding data controllers? In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: I want to go back, if I may, to the centre of excellence for circular manufacturing and innovation. The Minister of State said it will be up and running in the coming months. Will that be this side of Easter or this side of the summer? This is a business and enterprise committee and I would be of the view that this would be a very important way of supporting businesses and manufacturers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: Some companies have actually got rid of disposable cups. They use refillable cups and have saved money. One small shop of which I am aware has saved €9,000 in a year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: That would be probably be the cost without the cover.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: What is happening with this levy?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: Would the Tánaiste agree that it would be important to try to find out why personnel are leaving the Defence Forces? Is he aware of the quantitative analysis carried out by RACO which states that 78% of respondents did not receive an exit interview? There is very little attempt being made to find out why they are leaving.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: Some 78% have not received an exit interview.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (3 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: 77. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has considered a retention payment to encourage personnel to remain in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41037/23]