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LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I am glad to have the good fortune to be able to speak in the Dáil about LGBTQI+ and equality today. We discuss this today from a really positive baseline, in an Ireland that has evolved and developed, moving from intolerance and exclusion to something quite different. We are moving towards real inclusion. A gentleman I particularly want to remember today is my husband’s...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 21. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has details in relation to the progress update announced by him on 9 June 2022 in relation to planning measures introduced a year ago by county, or by constituency of where the 15,883 homes are located; the sort of builds they are for example apartments and houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31900/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the delivery of affordable housing across the country, and specifically Dún Laoghaire; the updated guidelines on what constitutes affordable housing for each county or constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31901/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the treatment of parliamentarians in Tunisia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 165. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his meeting with the Finnish Foreign Minister; if enhanced co-operation around security and defence at an EU level was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31903/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Appointments (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 206. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the appointment of a harbour master for Fingal, following a business case for the position in March 2022; if he will approve an application by Fingal County Council for a harbour master; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26518/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I appreciate the points the Minister makes. I wish to return to the matter of Dublin Airport in particular. I appreciate that, strictly speaking, it is under the remit of the Department of Transport. Nevertheless, as Minister for Tourism, it is associated with her because of the visitor experience attached to Dublin Airport as our main port of entry. I want to highlight again the impact...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans in place to help rebuild and support Ireland’s tourism sector taking into account current difficulties highlighted with the cost of hotels, vehicle rental and pressures on Dublin airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32143/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: On a point of information, the baby rave is on this Saturday in Dún Laoghaire in the DLR LexIcon at 10.30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. I cannot believe I did not know about it before now. I thank the Minister for letting me know and I will promote it on my social media. Babies and toddlers are invited to wear sunglasses, bring glow sticks and rock away for whatever length of time....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I appreciate the points the Minister made, in particular regarding pent-up demand and the supply chain issues relating to vehicle rental. Nevertheless, the holistic experience for a tourist coming to Ireland is one of extremely high costs. Other Deputies gave the costs of hotels in different ways. I did my own analysis and the pressure is considerable in Dublin, in particular. However,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of artists, performers and events in Dublin that have benefited from the local live performance programme scheme since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32142/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I seek an update on the local live performance support scheme, administered through the local authorities. How many artists, performers and events in Dublin have benefited from the scheme?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I might just clarify the figures. The Minister referred to 7,800 employment days in 2021 and 1,692 in 2022, but she also mentioned a figure of 5,600. What was that?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I have a copy of a press release from the Minister, dated 7 March, that referred to 10,000 employment days. It stated the 2021 scheme supported 350 events and the funding supported 10,000 days of employment, but it is not clear whether that relates to 2021 or whether it is a cumulative total up to 2022. Either way, it does not seem to add up. Will the Minister check that information and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I can confirm I have not.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I suspect it is more for the parents to get out, although that might just be me. Obviously, we are transitioning away from a Covid period whereby the requirement to support artists in this way may be changing. The Minister indicated a transition to a basic income model for artists. What questions are now being asked of her and her Department by this sector in advance of the budget? Is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: We all wish the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, well with her very good news. Of course, she is not the only female Member to have had a baby in the lifetime of this Dáil. Indeed, a number of men have had babies in their families during the period of this Dáil. It is a useful opportunity to remind us we have made no practical advance in maternity provision for Members of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 298. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide assistance with a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31889/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 299. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide assistance with a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31890/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 302. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide assistance with a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31893/22]