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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the overview. There is a considerable volume of information already available on this and I am conscious of duplicating that. The amendment also seeks to get some kind of overview or plan on the possibility of further changes in the years ahead, particularly for middle-income earners. I want to maintain the focus on that, particularly as there is extra momentum...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 8, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “Universal Social Charge 3. Within 3 months of the passing of this Act, the Minister shall lay a report before Dáil Éireann on the current position regarding the Universal Social Charge, the number of taxpayers paying Universal Social Charge at each band and options to further reduce the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland. [50689/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if any concerns have been highlighted to his Department in relation to the ongoing Naval Service monitoring of submarine communication cables in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50882/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 57. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures that are being taken to ensure the safety our Defence Forces deployed in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50881/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what measures are being taken to reduce the current wait times, currently in excess of 24 months, on works completing from applications made on free energy upgrades under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50244/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The free energy upgrade scheme is a very valuable scheme for supporting people, especially lower income households, by putting in insulation and helping them reduce costs. It takes some time to process those applications and to give householders the benefit of those schemes. Will the Minister outline the measures that will bring those schemes and deliver them in a more timely manner to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister. As he has said, there is quite a strong demand for the scheme, which reflects the need in so many households to carry out the works. It is positive that additional contractors are now involved in it. From dealing with the different applications, I can see that the big issue is more at the processing stage of the application. At this stage it is in the region of ten...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I readily acknowledge the huge improvement it makes for those 6,000 homes and families and that there is substantial funding in place for the scheme. There is great demand for it and it will be very successful when households get the work done. The issue is getting approval and moving through the process. Getting the BER inspection done can take up to ten months. People who made...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the green loan system will be available to homeowners to assist in energy upgrades to their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50245/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (15 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what measures he is taking to prioritise the Emigrant Support Programme, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our overseas communities are supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50215/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (15 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what measures are being taken to promote the old N22 Macroom-to-Ballyvourney road on advancing greenways and cycleways for the area now that the bypass is open fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50216/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: Looking at the demographics, clearly, we are living longer and healthier lives. There are increasing numbers of older people and likely to be increased demand for this scheme in future. In north-west Cork, the population aged over 65 is that bit greater than the rest of the country, so we expect there would be even greater demand in our community. We wish to try to establish if the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the new enhancements and developments that are being considered to ensure the senior alert scheme is in line with changing demographics and technological advancements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49684/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The seniors alert scheme has delivered peace of mind to many people, with alarms or pendants and monitors. With an ageing population there is likely to be increased demand. What plans does the Minister have to expand the scheme and to avail of newer technologies to make the scheme even better?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: Many volunteer groups, such as Pobal ar Aire in Cúl Aodha and Kilnamartyra and community alert schemes in areas such as Clondrohid use the senior alert scheme to support older people and vulnerable people in their communities. They have done great work in delivering peace of mind and practical support to people. There are areas where a phone signal is not available. There are homes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The recent storms have done so much damage to the rural road network, and right across the country various councils have been doing repair works. They have been applying for top-up funding to carry out those essential works. As regards the local improvement scheme, the council will not do any repair work on those roads at the end of the network. Those roads are just as likely to have taken...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what measures she is taking to address the funding shortfall and the limiting criteria to qualify under the current local improvement scheme, LIS, to ensure the required necessary upkeep and maintenance of rural minor roads in view of recent major deterioration of rural roads due to flooding and weather events; and if she will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The local improvement scheme has been very successful in supporting rural communities to repair the key part of the road network, the first couple of hundred metres that people drive each morning and the last couple hundred metres that they travel on as they make it home at the end of the day. It is essential funding on a key part of the road network. Roads have taken a real hammering again...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: It was very welcome news when the scheme was reopened a number of years ago because it is a very practical scheme, supporting the rural road network. The conditions were modified at that point and they have caused a great deal of difficulty for some people. Even with a cluster of houses on a road there is a requirement for the landowners and herd numbers to be recorded as part of the...