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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Joe Flaherty: Will the Minister outline the supports provided in 2020 by agencies under the remit of his Department to support businesses and jobs in County Longford and the way in which these supports will be enhanced by budget 2022?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State. It is great to see such a strong focus on enterprise and industry in Longford this evening in the replies of both the Minister of State and the Tánaiste. He is correct in emphasising there is a three-pronged approach to job creation and stimulus in the nation, which starts with the local enterprise office. We are extremely lucky to have a very diligent...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (2 Nov 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. I am very pleased that an advanced building solution is now a Government priority for inward investment in County Longford, in line with similar comments from IDA Ireland. Ann-Marie Tierney-Le Roux, head of regional business development, told a recent meeting of Longford County Council that the agency is committed to developing a committed facility...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (2 Nov 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I agree that "advanced building solution" is not the best term. I am old enough to remember when we referred to such premises as advanced factories, which probably made more sense. It is very good that IDA Ireland is committed to such a facility for Longford but it would be a missed opportunity if we allowed it to take the easiest solution by simply acquiring the lands owned by the county...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (2 Nov 2021)

Joe Flaherty: 11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the IDA Ireland commitment to deliver an advanced building solution in Longford town before the end of 2024; if a site has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52766/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (2 Nov 2021)

Joe Flaherty: Will the Minister comment on IDA Ireland's commitment to deliver an advanced building solution for Longford town before the end of 2024? Will he also indicate whether a site for the venture has been identified?

Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I will take this opportunity to acknowledge the vaccination team at Newtownforbes in County Longford. I am aware the Minister visited there a number of months ago and that he was greatly impressed with all that he saw. As of 3 p.m. today the centre has administered 27,600 vaccines, and that number is set to rise further as the centre remains open with its walk-in clinic today until 8 p.m....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Joe Flaherty: The Minister may be aware that an unexpected but very beneficial consequence of the Covid pandemic was that trainee gardaí from Templemore were dispatched nationwide to support the Covid policing effort. This was transformative in County Longford because it allowed stations to move from a traditional roster of six ten-hour shifts to a more effective and productive roster of four 12-hour...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate that the programme for Government has an ambitious target for the growth of garda numbers nationwide but Garda strength fell from a high of 14,500 in 2009 to 12,800 in 2014. It is great that we will have 450 new officers coming out of Templemore this year. I emphasise that a significant number of those new officers need to be deployed in rural...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Joe Flaherty: 83. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to stations in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51553/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Joe Flaherty: The Minister will be aware that Garda numbers have fallen for the past five consecutive months and are now at their lowest since January 2020. This is a cause of concern and annoyance within the force but also across rural communities. Will the Minister of State give some figures on the number of personnel in each Garda station in County Longford?

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome budget 2022. It is an important first step in many key areas, namely, health, housing, education, social protection and mental health. Budgets by their nature are incremental and, over the coming years, we will start to see the full impact of budget 2022. It will be seen for what it is, that being, a real budget for change and a budget for a better Ireland. A key request for...

Afghanistan Crisis: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome this week's announcement of approval by the Cabinet for a special admission programme for Afghan nationals. While it is welcome, I have some recommendations that have been articulated very succinctly by Deputy Gannon and the Irish Refugee Council. 7 o’clock I feel the proposed commencement date should be brought forward to October to reflect the urgency of the situation...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Joe Flaherty: Will provision be made for the continuation of compensation for local authorities in Longford and Offaly for the loss of commercial rates revenue as a result of the escalation of decarbonisation and the closure of power plants? The Loughrea power station in County Longford was the largest rate payer in the county at €1.2 million annually. That compares dramatically with the average...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Joe Flaherty: 16. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Longford and Westmeath that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44869/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Joe Flaherty: I ask the Taoiseach for an update on a proposal to extend the gas pipeline to Longford town from Ballymahon, where it currently services Center Parcs, under the climate change action plan. The council has made a submission for the extension to Longford town under the climate action plan and it is currently being reviewed. Local employers, including Panelto and Birds Eye, are keen to see it...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 Jul 2021)

Joe Flaherty: While the revision in the property tax bands is largely a good news story for the people of County Longford, on a personal level there is concern about the threat to future funding of Longford County Council as a result of the proposal. At present, just over 17,000 properties are registered in County Longford for the LPT and 79% of them or more than two thirds of the properties are in the...