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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Implications of Means Testing: Department of Social Protection (20 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will try to be as quick as I can, although I am not sure how quick. There are actually four issues, but two are just for the record. One is to state my agreement with Senator Wall and Deputy Ó Cuív. Carers are probably among the most important people in the context of the means test. I am glad that is being reviewed. I am not totally sure how the two reviews relate to one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Implications of Means Testing: Department of Social Protection (20 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Maybe it is a unique situation but the person is working in a job with a wage comparable to that of a community employment scheme. They work 19 hours and have a take-home pay of €214 and they also receive child maintenance, which is obviously not included. It is a very low income but they still do not qualify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Implications of Means Testing: Department of Social Protection (20 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is a fair point. I would say very small numbers of people are affected but I will send on examples. This has a knock-on impact in terms of the warmer homes scheme which I want to flag as well.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (7 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 124. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to address the challenges that rural communities are facing in relation to increased costs with household energy and fuel. [10553/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Process (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 54. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023. [10550/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 55. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to address the challenges that rural communities are facing in relation to increased costs with transport. [10553/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 50. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what efforts are being made by her Department to ensure that local authorities are enforcing the legislation to collect fines under dog control regulations. [10551/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 46. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has engaged with Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann since the publication of its report on the housing needs of Ireland’s offshore islands in November 2023, and if her Department discussed its recommendations with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. [10552/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 42. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on her Department’s plans to address dereliction and vacancy in rural towns and villages. [10548/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 62. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what efforts are underway to increase library membership and participation; and to provide an update on membership numbers at local authority libraries each year over the last five years. [10549/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 440. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection what the average wait time for an additional needs payment application is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10206/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 506. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide details of correspondence or reports she has received from the Judicial Council regarding its responsibility for sentencing guidelines within the past two years. [10834/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (5 Mar 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 808. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether any consideration has been given to supports to people transitioning from full-time jobs, who may have costs such as mortgages, to allow them to take up apprenticeships, but are concerned they could not meet their financial obligations. [10835/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (29 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 115. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he and his Department have mapped the existence of youth-focused community projects and staff across the state; if he is aware of gaps in coverage or large and populous areas without or with inadequately resourced projects and how do they intend to resolve this. [4038/24]

Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: From the Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We will support the amendments and we welcome the changes that were proposed in the Seanad. They are very welcome and people appreciated the announcement in the budget. That said, we need to look to the coming budget in respect of the child benefit rate, which has not increased in recent years and is still substantially below where it was pre recession. That needs to viewed in the context...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I echo what Deputy Gould has said about the Microsoft workers and I urge dialogue there to ensure that those jobs can be protected to the greatest extent possible. When the Government approaches Private Members' Bills and motions, it is sometimes right and sometimes wrong. Sometimes it can be frustrating, sometimes it is outrageous and sometimes it is just plain silly. This is a bit...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: When I was 16 and started working in Roches Stores, all I had to do to join Mandate was to tick a box. I never thought any more about it. It was as simple as that. I ticked a box and that was the end of it. Union subscriptions were deducted and I thought no more about it. That is the way it is with good employers. That is the way it is with many employers. Regarding the cases we are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 85. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the discussions between her Department and the Irish Dental Council in relation to the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9721/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the witnesses from Friends of the Earth and the Irish Cancer Society. They have really added to what I think has been an excellent set of sessions. A lot of the same themes have arisen and I will be as succinct as I can. The ICS has made very logical and coherent recommendations and it would be hard to argue with them. Regarding the recommendation about the SEAI, obviously it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank Ms O'Connor. I must apologise as I need to leave early but I will be back.