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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I find the Minister for Finance very approachable and he is a very good Minister but I want to relay the facts of this case again. This man has worked for 40 years. He is 61 years old and his wife is 60. He worked for 40 years and she stayed at home to mind their children. He contributed towards a small pension, amounting to approximately €270 per week. When he applied for...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We are all getting older. The Government is encouraging people to contribute to pension schemes and they are doing so. However, in this case, the family would have been better off not working. If the woman was getting a social welfare payment and her husband was also getting one, they would be getting nearly €500 per week. He has contributed for the past 40 years but he has lost...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Minister for Finance must acknowledge that there is something seriously wrong here.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am talking about the present.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Services (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the negative affect the increase in the number of suburban DART services on the Intercity services from Belfast, Dundalk and Drogheda such as the Enterprise during peak times; the ticket-checking processes that occurs to prevent dangerous overcrowding at peak times (details supplied); if he has plans to increase the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Services (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Is the Minister aware of the negative affect of the increase in the number of suburban DART services on the Intercity services from Belfast, Dundalk and Drogheda, such as the Enterprise, during peak times; the ticket-checking processes that occurs to prevent dangerous overcrowding at peak times of which details are provided; if he has plans to increase the number of tracks from two to four on...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Services (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister. As the Minister knows, thousands of people commute between Dundalk and Dublin every day. One of my constituents sent me an email during the week, on the subject of the 16:50 Dublin to Belfast train. The email states: This evening, for the second time in eight days I had to stand all the way from Connolly station to Dundalk on the 16:50 Enterprise. On each...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Services (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I did my fair bit. I invested in a fully-electric car and I am proud to say that. However, I have been travelling up and down to Leinster House for the past 13 years. This morning was probably the worst. I left Dundalk at 6 a.m. It took me 20 minutes to get out of Dundalk. At Drogheda, it took about another ten or 15 minutes to get through the toll bridge. From Donabate the whole way...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the negative impact the proposed new Irish Rail timetable will have on commuters from Dundalk (details supplied); if he has plans to increase the number of trains between Drogheda and Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43237/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (5 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 203. To ask the Minister for Finance if and when he plans to reinstate the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; if he plans to amend the criteria of the primary medical certificate process; if he plans on implementing a comprehensive needs-led transport support scheme to replace the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43235/23]

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: While this motion encapsulates the numerous issues raised by members, it would be remiss of me to ignore the elephant in the room. The roster issue is ongoing, there is an impasse in the negotiations, the Minister of Justice will not get involved and the GRA is being advised to withdraw voluntary overtime on five Tuesdays in October. These dates include Hallowe'en and budget day. This is...

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Last October, the Department initiated a review of the school transport scheme, which included an examination of the current scheme, how it operates and its broader effectiveness and sustainably. This was to ensure adequate support and the provision of services to students and families. The final report has not been published. It is important to acknowledge that there was a significant...

Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Sep 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The bottom line is that affordable purchase and cost-rental homes are required immediately. Yes, the figures published in the Housing for All quarter 2 2023 progress report showed exceeded commencement targets but there are many people right now who do not have a home. In the most up-to-date homelessness report, there were 9,018 people accessing local emergency accommodation in Ireland....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Sep 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Garda is in the grip of a staff retention crisis due to poor pay, poor pensions and poor working conditions. To make matters worse, the Minister for Justice and Commissioner Harris intend to impose roster changes that will result in the depletion of existing units such as the community policing units, task force units, drug units and district detective units in an attempt to fill a new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (20 Sep 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 114. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide updated details regarding the timeframe for the implementation of legislation around e-scooters; their proposed classification; the limits proposed regarding the operation of said classified vehicles, including information regarding the details of driver testing and the requirements for licence, registration, tax and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 57. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has confidence in the RTÉ board, considering the board directly withheld information relating to requesting the resignation of a person (details supplied) and the subsequent drip-feeding of information in previous weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34690/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (13 Jul 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 74. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will clarify when the €500,000 earmarked for grassroots girls' programmes, adult women recreational football and women in football leadership programmes will be accessible; the application process to secure funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34693/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 78. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason a former member of the RTÉ board (details supplied) has been appointed as one of the persons to investigate the work culture at RTÉ, considering there is a perceived conflict of interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34689/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a breakdown of her engagement with a person (details supplied) with regard to the actions being considered by RTÉ's new director general in dealing with those who were complicit in or aware of the controversial payments and his intentions on regaining staff and public trust via accountability and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (13 Jul 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, in light of recent statements by the Football Association of Ireland regarding the lack of funding for League of Ireland clubs, she will provide the total amount of funding allocated to soccer clubs and soccer organisations in County Louth through the sports capital funding programme; and if she will make a statement on the...