Mayo — week of Mon, 19 Jun

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jun – 25 Jun 2023 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 70 questions · 2 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flood Insurance Bill 2021

2023-06-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to provide for fairness in the market for property insurance, and to provide for related matters

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 69–53

Voted for 3 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Michael Ring

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-06-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 60–55

Voted for 2 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 2 votes · 34 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Transport 8 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if he will support measures to promote the establishment of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel as a viable alternative to diesel, given the growing interest in renewable energy sources and the need to transition to greener transportation options, similar to compressed natural gas, CNG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29501/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the alternatively-fuelled heavy-duty vehicle purchase grant scheme introduced in March 2021; the current status of the scheme; how many applications have been received; how many have been approved; the cost of the scheme to date; the effectiveness of the scheme in promoting the adoption of alternatively-fuelled large vans, trucks, buses and coaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29503/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport to elaborate on the expansion of the accelerated capital allowance scheme for natural gas propelled vehicles and equipment to include hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, and hydrogen vehicles and equipment; the measures that have been taken to facilitate the inclusion of HVO and green hydrogen technology within this scheme; what impact is expected from this expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29504/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport following the roll-out of the compressed natural gas, CNG, fuelling network, if he will provide an update on the progress made in establishing an extensive CNG infrastructure across the country; if there are any plans to expedite this roll-out and ensure wider accessibility of CNG as a fuel option for heavy-duty vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29505/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport given the positive response to the alternatively fuelled heavy-duty vehicle purchase grant scheme, the details of the additional funding allocations for the scheme in 2023; the way these funds will be utilised to further support the purchase of alternatively-fuelled heavy-duty vehicles; the outcomes that are expected from this increased investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29507/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to Ireland West Airport Knock under the various schemes and investment programmes for our regional airports since 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29724/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if he has explored alternative measures to alleviate the financial burden of public transport for students; if he will provide an update on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30204/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport to outline the actions and initiatives undertaken by his Department to assist the freight industry in reducing emissions. [30205/23]
Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [29570/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on the Economy and Investment will next meet. [28358/23]
- 2023-06-21 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economy and investment will next meet. [29568/23]
- 2023-06-21 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the meeting of the European Political Community in Moldova on 1 June 2023. [29569/23]
Defence 4 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department is involved in developing anti-drone technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29571/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on Ireland’s submarine cables; if they have been put at risk in recent months by hostile states travelling through Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29572/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will grant an exception to the two-year rule for the submission of the case of recommendation (details supplied) similar to that afforded to the case of a person and the Jadotville medal award; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30289/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will support the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30290/23]
Agriculture 4 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide progress and a timeline for the announcement and implementation of the replacement scheme for BEEP; if measures are being taken to ensure the new scheme adequately addresses the concerns raised by farmers to sustain the suckler sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29368/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the number of farmers who have applied to join the newly introduced suckler carbon efficiency programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29369/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details on the specific criteria farmers need to meet in order to join the Bord Bia quality assurance scheme and thereby be eligible for participation in the suckler carbon efficiency programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29370/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm the estimated time duration involved in obtaining certification under the Bord Bia quality assurance scheme, from the initial application to the final approval; how long the certification process typically takes for farmers interested in joining the scheme, including those in the SCEP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29371/23]
Finance 3 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has initiatives and plans to facilitate the adoption of alternative fuel source to transition to greener transportation options; if he can provide details on any financial incentives, grants, or assistance programmes currently in place or being considered to encourage the utilisation and production of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel, biofuels, biomethane, green hydrogen or other greener fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29502/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the ongoing review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; to confirm when he anticipates the commencement date for the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; to disclose the current number of pending appeals before the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30206/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance his perspectives on the report concerning the factors influencing the cost and accessibility of finance for residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30207/23]
Housing 3 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the Céide Fields lost its place on UNESCO's tentative list for world heritage status, considering its significance as a world-renowned heritage site and its historical evidence of Ireland's first farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29174/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can confirm the specific funding scheme, under the auspices of his Department, that facilitated the allocation of capital funding for the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion; if he can provide information on which counties applied and received funding through this scheme; when this scheme was advertised; when applications closed; if he will confirm whether an application for such funding would be considered from County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29410/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the enhanced defective concrete block redress scheme. [30323/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health regarding the funding allocation for public nursing homes under the HSE's jurisdiction, if there has been an increase in funding per resident in 2023 for public nursing home; if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29494/23]
- 2023-06-21 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health how many dentists in County Mayo are available under the dental treatment services scheme; to outline the dentists in County Mayo, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29973/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when an HSE settlement discussion will be put in place for a person (details supplied) and-or a hearing date be set for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30298/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be provided in the case of each child from a household (details supplied) who have concessionary tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29488/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the progress made regarding the timely delivery of modular units before the start of the upcoming academic year for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30395/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide information on the provision of policy advice for projects related to the development of green hydrogen projects; how the Government is supporting and encouraging the advancement of green hydrogen initiatives; the specific policy measures that are being considered to foster the growth of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29506/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he can provide clarification on the role and focus of the independent review panel for senior public service recruitment and pay processes; if he can confirm what the terms of reference primarily pertain to in this process, including remuneration and recruitment; when the findings and recommendations from this panel are expected to be presented to the Cabinet for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she can verify whether any funding for the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was provided under the auspices of her Department; if she can provide information on which counties have received grant funding under this initiative; when this scheme was advertised; when applications closed; if there will be funding available to facilitate a commemorative event in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29409/23]

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 4 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Tourism 2 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the financial assistance available for operating costs for community radio stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29372/23]
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the financial assistance available for operating costs, and the programme of costs that may be available for community radio stations from her Department. [29402/23]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-06-21 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice for an update on atypical visa applications processing times, which is affecting the nursing sector (details supplied). [29883/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline the circumstances in which waivers are sanctioned in naturalisation applications; if she will confirm the naturalisation application process; if she will outline the criteria to meet eligibility; if she will outline the current timeframes for processing applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30410/23]

New lobbying 2 returns

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Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Paul Lawless — Aontú 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 24 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Finance 6 questions
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the retail banking sector regarding the provisions for forbearance measures and financing for mortgage holders whose homes are affected by defective blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30165/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the retail banks to enable switching for mortgage loans held by vulture funds into the retail banking mortgage market. [30166/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30259/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 195 of 20 April and 381 of 13 June 2023, if he will explain the discrepancy in the figure provided for the CBI spend on consultant services in 2022; if he will provide details of the companies and purpose of the contracts with the CBI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30278/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 195 of 20 April and 381 of 13 June 2023, if he will explain the discrepancy in the figure provided for the NTMA spend on consultant services in 2022; if he will provide details on the companies and purpose of the contracts with the NTMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30279/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of the business as usual outsourcing cost of the Central Bank of Ireland, including companies and purpose of contract, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30280/23]
Transport 4 questions
- 2023-06-20 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the feasibility and options report to assess potential measure for the N5-R320 junction, Swinford bypass, County Mayo, as directed by a coroner three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29082/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport when he will announce the Athenry to Claremorris portion of the western rail corridor and an anticipated commencement date; if he will now begin assessing the potential for the next phase of the western rail corridor from Claremorris to Collooney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30167/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the N17 project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30168/23]
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30269/23]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2023-06-21 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economy and investment will next meet. [29811/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30258/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30264/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30257/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of her Department for 2022. [30256/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of her Department for 2022. [30268/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30262/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of her Department for 2022. [30266/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of her Department for 2022. [30263/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30254/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30255/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30261/23]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of his Department for 2022. [30260/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-06-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total spend on consulting services and on business-as-usual outsourcing, as differentiated under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, for each commercial public body under the aegis of her Department for 2022. [30265/23]