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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: On that point, should there be harsher penalties for the level of intoxication, be it alcohol or drug use, those who are found to be-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am very pleased to hear that the N5 Scramoge to Ballaghaderreen project was approved by Cabinet today and will now progress to the construction phase. I know the Taoiseach was fully supportive of this project when concerns were brought to his attention following the collapse of Roadbridge. This is a long-awaited project that is now estimated to cost in the region of €450 million....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the Programme for Government. [34060/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 90. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider establishing a dedicated grant scheme for the maintenance and upgrading of community playgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41419/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update (details supplied) regarding an application for the provision of school transport; the time to assess this application and make a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41093/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 315. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider implementing a business support scheme for the tourism and hospitality businesses that have been negatively impacted with reduced footfall and tourist visits due to the State's over-reliance on tourist accommodation in popular destinations in response to the emergency need to cater for Ukrainians and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2024 (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 465. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what funding has been provided for MS sufferers in Budget 2024; if he has included a request from an organisation (details supplied) for additional funding from the HSE to provide a national MS respite centre and expand its opening to 350 days per annum, providing an additional 1,248 bed nights annually; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 482. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update for a person (details supplied) regarding the mother and baby redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41255/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 560. To ask the Minister for Health what mediation process is in place for developers and contractors who cannot fulfil their signed agreements in capital building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41268/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 561. To ask the Minister for Health what contingency plans are in place for developers who cannot fulfil their obligations due to rising construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41269/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 562. To ask the Minister for Health what steps his Department and the HSE can take when a contracted developer fails to complete a project due to cost inflation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41270/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2024 (26 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 577. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given in Budget 2024 to increase funding for people with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41435/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (21 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 37. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on his Department’s latest work in tackling overcrowding in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40744/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (21 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 61. To ask the Minister for Health how many primary care centres had construction halted due to increased construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40745/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (21 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the work that his Department is conducting with regard to technological universities; how this work is making Ireland more regionally balanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what measures his Department has taken to improve student accommodation across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40742/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education Provision (21 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: 293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on discussions on pay grades for adult education tutors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30951/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the witnesses. They are very welcome. I will ask Mr. Walsh about the driving test centres. He mentioned that the average wait time for a driving test appointment is currently 19 weeks, which is well above the target of ten weeks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is 30 weeks against a target of ten weeks, which is three times what is expected. What specific actions are being taken to address this? What is contributing to the extended wait times?