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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: It is also to build on the pilot it is hoped will be delivered through the Department of Education and the €5 million funding that is being rolled out. I will bring in the other members here and I may come back with more questions at the end.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Aisling Dolan: ...that has come through CLÁR, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, and her Department. Yesterday, a second tranche of funding was announced. This includes more than 15 projects in County Galway and 12 projects in County Roscommon. Funding through CLÁR for towns and villages has increased from €5 million to €7.5 million, which means a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Minister with responsibility for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (8 Oct 2020)

Aisling Dolan: .... I was very happy to hear the recent announcement of funding for technological universities. This is of huge importance to regional areas. The Connacht-Ulster Alliance is to receive €5.7 million, allocated to the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, IT Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Right beside where I am based in Ballinasloe, the consortium of Athlone...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I am delighted today with the announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, about the outdoor recreational infrastructure programme. It is worth €6 million. It is wonderful because there is €500,000 for Mote Park in Roscommon. This shows the commitment to regional development, which is crucial. We are currently in lockdown, but we must...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Feb 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I wish to acknowledge that more than half of the projects funded under active travel are in rural areas, which is 500 of the 1,200 projects, and there is €290 million coming into rural areas. It is greatly needed. We know there are busy roads and there are no footpaths. One can live in the country and yet not get a chance to go out and have a walk safely on roads at all. It is...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (8 Dec 2020)

Aisling Dolan: ...some huge concerns. As we have heard today, with the potential for a no-deal Brexit, there may be a significant impact on the agricultural sector. Within the budget there is roughly €340 million for Brexit measures and I know there is a €5 billion EU fund that is available to the 27 member states, and we will be able to access early next year. The Minister for Foreign...

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister coming to the House to speak to us on the opportunities and places at third level. He recently announced funding of more than €5 million for the further education and training, FET, sector. That is topping up funding he issued in April into the FET sector. Under his watch in this new Department we have seen a phenomenal focus on the opportunities under further...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (1 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: ...current Government, but this dates back to 2018. It was about putting plans in place, and ensuring there is a reserve of funding to deliver on projects that are crucial. There are now more than 5 million people in the Republic of Ireland and there is such a dire need for infrastructure. I welcome seeing the logo of the NDP in my area because it means the delivery of roadways. An...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2021)

Aisling Dolan: ...help people get back up on their feet again after this pandemic and lockdown. For jobs, we are seeing a continuation of the wage subsidy scheme and the raising of the standard income band by over €1,500. For young families, there is the largest budget ever allocated for Housing for All. For older members of our community, there is an increase in the fuel allowance by €5...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: ...in her lifetime. At times of crisis levels of violence and abuse rise. We have seen this throughout Covid-19 and during the pandemic. Earlier, the Minister for Justice announced funding of €445,000 for 18 domestic abuse services in towns throughout Ireland. This funding has a special focus on ensuring services are rolled out in regional areas outside of our city centres and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: ...showed that one person in ten internationally is living with diabetes, which is a life-long condition and one of the top ten leading causes of death globally. These new figures indicate that 537 million adults are living with diabetes, 541 million adults are prediabetic and the prevalence of diabetes worldwide is expected to rise to 784 million. As Ireland does not have a national...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (1 Dec 2020)

Aisling Dolan: ...at any cost. The willingness to compromise has to be demonstrated by all sides. The vote on the Brexit referendum in 2016 left the world in shock, and it left me in shock. The historic result of 51.9% to 49.1% changed the future of engagement between the UK, Europe and Ireland. However, our previous Government and Departments immediately stepped up with a Brexit readiness plan....

Seanad: Budget 2021: Statements (14 Oct 2020)

Aisling Dolan: ...regional towns? I call on the Minister to consider specific incentives for regional locations within the HSE to attract and retain talent. Is this something that we could look at? I note the plan for 5 million additional hours for home help. That is most welcome especially in an area with older people and an independent population. There is €100 million for disability services....

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2022)

Aisling Dolan: ...place that managed acute episodes of need. Some of our guests' submissions mentioned the lack of acute beds and I take that on board. This year, there has been an increase of more than €47 million for mental health, under the remit of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health, Deputy Butler. I am curious whether the increase of 5% is to be taken against the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Aisling Dolan: ..., the programme is about understanding. We have had groups in here with us in the past few weeks who spoke about working on programmes at primary school level. The Minister has announced funding of €5 million for a pilot scheme to provide a counselling service and to help people with their mental health. We need to see that service provided in post-primary schools. I really like...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2021)

Aisling Dolan: ...in the west. I would like to acknowledge the sterling work of our regional agencies that attract investment. On Thursday, the Tánaiste announced that Ballinasloe had won an investment of €5 million, with the expansion of Chanelle Pharma into our town. That means the creation of 60 jobs for 60 families. Chanelle Pharma is a Galway company based in Loughrea that specialises...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Schemes (25 Nov 2021)

Aisling Dolan: ...the DEIS, that is, delivering equality of opportunity in schools. Schools have not been assessed for years for DEIS and, as such, schools cannot get DEIS status. This has been going on since 2015. A small number of schools were added in 2017 but no schools have since been added to the DEIS programme. This is a huge issue. A Department of Education report states that schools in higher...

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Aisling Dolan: ...even though east Galway is a key part of the Hidden Heartlands. East Galway is 40 miles from the coastal region and is one of the key areas which has been affected by the just transition process. Some €68 million is going to Fáilte Ireland from the just transition fund. Its presentation looks at the Beara-Breifne Way, which is one of the key walks that comes right through...

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Aisling Dolan: .... We heard from representatives from the Mental Health Reform group. I am very happy that the Government has allocated €1 billion in respect of mental health, an increase of more than €50 million on last year's budget. It comprises €38 million for new measures, including a continuation of the Covid-19 supports. However, Jigsaw notes a 50% increase in referrals....