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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Company Law (31 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: It is important to stress that where there is a view that there has been a breach of the Companies Act 2014, a notification to that effect can be made directly to the CEA. I encourage the Senator to follow up on the matter he has raised. The CEA is a superb organisation, which the Government has resourced significantly to carry out its new powers. I encourage the Senator to engage with it.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (31 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: My Department initiated a comprehensive consultation process on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) when it entered into force on 5 January 2023. A public consultation launched on 30 January sought the views of stakeholders, in particular, on the discretionary options for Member States contained within the Directive, one of which is to accredit independent assurance...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Far be it from me to confirm the diary of the Minister, Deputy Harris, but I am sure he will accede to a request to meet Deputy Murnane O'Connor on this issue. As she is aware, the student accommodation problem is part of the crisis currently being experienced in the overall housing market. The increasing cost of construction and financing are compounding the challenges in supply faced by...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I will bring this issue to the Minister's attention. In fairness, she has transformed the capital delivery of projects under the Department. She has secured budgets and processes. The appointment of a project manager and design team will move this project along. The project manager and design team will keep the school authorities and the patron body apprised of all developments in this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: In Carlow.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: It is like a Carlow-Kilkenny fest here this evening. I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor for proposing this question and providing me an opportunity to update the House on the plans of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to respond to the issues she has raised. The Minister, Minister...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Táim anseo ar son an Aire Oideachais, an Teachta Foley. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the major building project that will be undertaken at Gaelscoil Uí Earcáin. A major building project to provide new suitable accommodation for Gaelscoil Uí Earcáin is included in the Department's...

EU-LAC International Foundation Body: Referral to Joint Committee (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th October, 2016, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th March, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, in accordance with Standing Order 95(5), which,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wastewater Treatment Facilities (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Although I have been in the House on a number of occasions in recent months, this is my first occasion to be here with you in the Chair, a Chathaoirligh. I congratulate you on your election and wish you success for your term, however long it may be. On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wastewater Treatment Facilities (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Senator for his remarks. I am aware of the Clarinbridge issue. Councillor Martina Kinane has kept us up to date on that. We will refer the Senator's remarks back to the Minister as well as the list of other schemes he made available.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I join the Acting Chair in welcoming Councillor Murphy. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I thank Senator Carrigy for raising the issue. The Minister acknowledges the funding pressures on local authorities, specifically the negative impact on commercial rates income caused by the closure of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: We fully agree that Longford is different as regards this funding issue. That is why €4 million in extra funding was allocated over the past three years. As I said, the review of the current LPT baseline is under way. The Senator's call and requests for multi-annual funding will be looked at in the context of what comes out of the review. There will be very direct engagement with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Retained Fire Service (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Acting Chairperson and join with him and Senators Gallagher and O'Donovan in paying tribute to our fire services and its members. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, who is aware of the challenges associated with the recruitment and retention of retained fire personnel being experienced by some local authorities. That is why the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Retained Fire Service (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I endorse what the Senators have said. These people are our family, friends and neighbours. Every time of year, they are available to put themselves in danger to save us. That is particularly true with the gorse fires at this time of year. Senator O'Donovan is right that they do not want to be on strike. I will reflect to the Minister when I meet him the strong feeling of the House.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Programme (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I launched a public consultation for the Companies (Corporate Governance Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2023 on 8th May 2023. The deadline for receipt of submissions in response to this consultation is 5pm on the 9th of June. The legislative framework provided for by the Companies Act 2014 is regularly reviewed to ensure that the original objectives remain valid and are...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle agus leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle, agus leis an Teach, as an deis seo. Cuirim fáilte roimh mhuintir Uí Threasaigh, Cloonan agus Byrne agus cairde Noel. It is not normal to travel from Ballina to Tuam via Glenamaddy, but that is what we did on 11 July 1982 as a family. We were due to go to the Galway-Mayo match that day, but my...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Coverage (24 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Competition in the insurance market remains a key priority for the Government. We want to reduce the burden of insurance costs, through the ‘Action Plan for Insurance’, for all sectors of society including SMEs. Already, 90% of the actions under the Plan have been implemented. Two key reforms to date have been the adoption of the Personal Injuries Guidelines (by the Judicial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (23 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the solutions his Department can offer to businesses (details supplied) facing closure due to the lack of adequate fibre broadband services; if, in light of the serious nature of the situation outlined and the probable loss of 30 jobs in deep rural Ireland, he will expedite the national broadband scheme in the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regulatory Bodies (23 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Set out below are details of the fee income received by the Companies Registration Office in the period from 2020 to date. This fee income is made up of the submission fees, late filing fees and miscellaneous fees (comprising search fees, requests for certified copies of documents, bulk data sales). CRO Income 2020 2021 2022 2023 (Year to date) ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Competition in the insurance market remains a key priority for the Government. We want to reduce the burden of insurance costs, through the ‘Action Plan for Insurance’, for all sectors of society including SMEs. Already, 90% of the actions under the Plan have been implemented. Two key reforms to date have been the adoption of the Personal Injuries Guidelines (by the Judicial...