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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forbairt Calaí agus Céanna (29 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: I apologise that I do not have it at the moment. I will carry on-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forbairt Calaí agus Céanna (29 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: Should I proceed or wait?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forbairt Calaí agus Céanna (29 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: I will proceed. Sustainability of communities on the islands is a fundamental objective of the Government, as set out in its Our Rural Future: Rural Development Policy 2021-2025. Inherent in the support for sustainability is the requirement for the provision of safe access to the islands for ferry passengers, fishermen and women and other recreational users of the harbours. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (29 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme providing eligible long-term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their communities on a temporary, fixed term basis. As the Deputy is aware, as with most other sectors of society, CE schemes have been impacted by the public health restrictions introduced since...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (29 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware, CE supervisors and CE assistant supervisors have been seeking for several years, through their union representatives, the allocation of Exchequer funding to implement a 2008 Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme for CE supervisors and assistant supervisors who are employed by CE scheme sponsors.   This claim...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Flexible Work Practices (29 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: 246. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the work underway to introduce blended working into the HSE in particular in CHO9 Dublin north central in a way that provides flexibility for workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47030/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a timeline for the completion of the DART+ coastal north project will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46081/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: On clarification with the Deputy’s office, the question relates to plans to change the eligibility criteria for CE by reducing the period a person must be in receipt of a qualifying payment and potentially increasing the lifetime limits. The aim of the Community Employment (CE) programme is to enhance the employability of disadvantaged and long-term unemployed people by providing...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware, CE supervisors and CE assistant supervisors have been seeking for several years, through their union representatives, the allocation of Exchequer funding to implement a 2008 Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme for CE supervisors and assistant supervisors who are employed by CE scheme sponsors. This claim creates some...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: The aim of the Community Employment (CE) programme is to enhance the employability of disadvantaged and unemployed people by providing work experience and training opportunities for them within their communities. Participation limits on these schemes are necessary to allow for the maximum utilisation of places amongst qualifying persons. It is important to note that participation is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (28 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: The main purpose of the Dormant Accounts Acts 2001-2012 is to reunite account or policy holders with their dormant funds in credit institutions or insurance undertakings. These bodies are required to take steps to identify and contact the owners, with any unclaimed funds transferred by the holding institution, each year, to the Dormant Accounts Fund which is managed by the National Treasury...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rural Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is an income support scheme providing part-time employment opportunities for farmers or fishers in receipt of certain social welfare payments, and who are underemployed in their primary occupation, within their local area, in community and voluntary organisations. RSS is specifically designed and delivered to certain qualified people of working age whose...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme providing eligible long-term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their communities on a temporary, fixed term basis. Tús is a community work placement initiative providing more short-term work opportunities for people who have been unemployed over a year to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: The aim of the Community Employment ( CE ) programme is to enhance the employability of disadvantaged and unemployed people by providing work experience and training opportunities for them within their communities. Participation limits on these schemes are necessary to allow for the maximum utilisation of places amongst qualifying persons. It is important to note that participation is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: 238. To ask the Minister for Health when the Sláintecare project on the development of a national diabetes register will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45547/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) was first launched by my Department in 2018. The Programme provides funding to community groups and organisations across Ireland, with a focus on areas of disadvantage. Funding is provided to each Local Authority area, and the programme is administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDC) on the basis of local need. Between 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cycling Facilities (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: On 28 April, my Department, in collaboration with the Department of Transport, launched a three year pilot initiative for the provision of high quality up-cycled bicycles and e-bikes, for those on low incomes and or those who are most marginalised and disadvantaged. Funding of up to €3m is being provided by the Department of Transport for this initiative over a three year period...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address this issue in the House. The Government is committed to a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland. As the Senator is no doubt aware, the Minister for Transport is a firm believer in the positive potential of increased and expanded sustainable...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: I thank the Senator. Again, on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of Transport, I assure the Senator that the potential for high-speed rail between Belfast, Dundalk and Dublin will be fully considered as part of the strategic rail review. As mentioned earlier, rather uniquely, this strategic rail review will be conducted on an all-island basis, in full co-operation with our colleagues in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Brien: I thank the Senator on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for the opportunity to address this issue in the House. The DART+ programme will transform rail services in the greater Dublin area. It will double capacity and introduce DART-level all-day services across the network, stretching from Drogheda in the north to Maynooth and Hazelhatch in the west,...