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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: ...making a significant difference. I also want to change the narrative in really pushing youth mental health. It is a key priority of mine. I met with the new HSE CEO recently. Some 2% of the 1 million children in Ireland may need the support of child and adolescent mental health services but the remaining 98% also need supports. Jigsaw does an invaluable job. I met with Dr. Joseph...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Neale Richmond: ...Trying to secure talent in the western world is extremely difficult for all countries. It is not only a European Union phenomenon. It is the same in north America. The US has something like 10 million jobs and only 5 million candidates for them. The same is true of Canada on a smaller scale, but in the same proportions. That certainly presents a huge opportunity for Ireland. I was...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (29 Jun 2023)

...of eight directors, three each nominated by the Turf Club and the INHSC, all of whom serve without remuneration, and, as of this year, two independent directors. The IHRB board gender ratio is 5:3 male to female. In addition, the IHRB has appointed an independent chairperson to its audit and risk committee. Responsibility for day-to-day operational matters is vested in the senior...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Unfair Dismissals (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...employees believe their employment rights have been breached, they have the right to refer complaints to the WRC for an adjudication and possible redress. The Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2015 provide that where an employee has been unfairly dismissed, an adjudication officer and, on appeal, the Labour Court may make an order for the reinstatement, re-engagement or awarding of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...Energy Support Scheme (TBESS), which has been subject to amendments to allow more businesses apply for this grant. The scheme has been extended to end of July 2023 and the monthly cap has been raised from €10,000 to €15,000 since 1st March 2023. The Government also approved the following which will help businesses going forward.The temporary reductions in VAT on gas and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, my department is responsible for the implementation of 54 specific commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future. Significant progress has been made in all policy areas of my department since 27 June 2020 and I believe that we are well on track to deliver on the Programme for Government commitments in all areas. I would highlight the following key...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Priorities (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...rates and without the need for collateral on loans up to €250k, to SMEs including farmers and fishers, for purposes of working capital and medium-term investment.Extension and expansion of the €200 million Ukraine Enterprise Crisis Scheme to assist viable but vulnerable firms of all sizes in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors. The scheme assists...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...and drive societal benefits, and produce solutions to global challenges such as climate change, sustainability and digital transformation, as well as the creation and maintenance of high-value jobs. Over 25 years, Ireland has gone from a base of 800 RD&I active firms with a research spend of €300 million to almost 1,800 RD&I active enterprises spending of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...this Department can be found in my Departments’ annual reports (www.gov.ie/en/publication/daa43-annual-report-2020/) and Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 (www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/9205f-statement-of-s trategy-20212023/), some of the main achievements in the different policy areas are outlined below. Tourism €7.6m in Shared Island funding secured for a new brand...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...school-age childcare workforceand a future funding model for the sector.An Independent Review of the Cost of ProvidingQuality Early Learning and Childcare in Ireland was published.The Government’s First 5 Annual ImplementationReport 2019 was published.In December 2020, the Government approveddrafting of the Bill to extend paid Parents’ Leave from two weeks to fiveas well as...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (29 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...the substantial additional investment in thesector being made through Core Funding.Through ECCE capitation andCore Funding combined, services will receive a minimum weekly capitationof €79.20 per child and a maximum of €95.85 per child, with additionalfunding for graduate lead educators, graduate managers and for sessionalservices. There is no clear evidence supporting an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: ...our Future to address basic funding needs also serves as a standard for the sustainable funding of additional spaces. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:In May 2022, I announced funding of €3 million a year to 2025 in order for higher education institutions to implement universal design and inclusive practices on their campuses in order to improve the opportunities for students in...

Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Report 2022: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Bríd Smith: ...waters. There are a number of reasons for this and urban wastewater and historic under-investment in water treatment and wastewater is one of them. It is ironic this State spent more than €100 million on water meters in a failed attempt to move towards privatisation of water and charging people for drinking water. It was willing to spend up to €500 million on that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Paddy Burke: ...contacted by members of other local authorities. They are looking for further funding for active travel and they feel they are not getting what they require. The Mayo allocation for 2023 is €4.5 million, and in 2022, it was €5 million, amounting to a reduction in funding of 10% this year over last year. I think it is the same in some other local authorities. The local...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: ...their families and often takes place at a time of crisis and is a decision that is not to be taken lightly. Supporting the nursing home sector is a priority for the Government. This year, €1.5 billion will be allocated to support 22,700 residents in nursing home care. To put this in context, this is larger than my entire mental health budget and the entire budget for the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (27 Jun 2023)

Michael McGrath: .... Regarding Question No. 217, I am advised by Revenue that the distribution of residential property owners, as indicated in respect of Local Property Tax records for the valuation period 2022-2025, is set out in the table below. This breakdown of property owners excludes Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies and exempt properties. It should be noted these figures are provisional...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (27 Jun 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that the gross additional yield from imposing a 5% levy on the taxable profits of all airlines and aircraft leasing companies is tentatively estimated to be in the region of €44 million, for a full year. These estimates are based on the 2021 Corporation tax returns of these companies, the latest year for which fully analysed data are available. These...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (27 Jun 2023)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 226. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide details of the latest figures of the net worth of Irish households, including the net worth of the top 1%, the top 5% and the top 10% of these households; to estimate the revenue that would be generated by levying a tax of 2% on the top 5% allowing for a tax-free allowance for each household of €1 million; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Spending Code (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the administrative burden for Departments and public bodies developing capital projects. One of these specific changes is the reduction of the number of approval stages prior to implementation from 5 to 3, reducing the administrative burden on Government departments charged with developing and delivering projects. Additionally, the general threshold for major projects is increasing from...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Jun 2023)

Joan Collins: Since the retailer Iceland in February sold its 27 stores to Project Point Technologies, a company directed by Naeem Maniar and with an address at 5 Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, County Dublin, the workers in Iceland have experienced wage theft and deplorable conditions. As Deputy Cian O'Callaghan stated, the temperature in some stores was very high. The matter was raised in the Chamber a...