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Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Community Employment Schemes
Bernard Durkan
517. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a PPSN, personal public service number, will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14306/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Parental Leave
Bernard Durkan
613. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider increasing the upper age limit for parental leave by one year, with particular reference to the ongoing restrictions concerning Covid-19 and the fact that parents who currently have saved parental leave to use may not get a chance to use it due to their child reaching 12 years of age before the end of the pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13888/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
616. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of the case of a person (details supplied) pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13966/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
624. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when consideration will be given to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14119/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
625. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14136/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
626. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason an application for stamp 5 has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied); the most appropriate steps to take now in order to keep their status updated in view of the fact their most current one is due to expire in August 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14148/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
631. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); when they will be granted permission to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14232/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Bernard Durkan
752. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent spinal surgery will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if urgent HALO traction treatment can be accommodated as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14149/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Student Grant Scheme
Bernard Durkan
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if applicants for higher education grants that worked during the Covid-19 emergency will not incur a reduction or cessation of SUSI grant entitlement in view of the fact that they worked as requested during the emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13165/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Bernard Durkan
267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the decision to refuse the provision of extra teaching staff to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13702/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Bernard Durkan
268. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which adequate provision can be made in respect of teaching staff levels at a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the possibility of the loss of a teacher and the negative consequences arising therefrom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13704/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Immigration Policy
Bernard Durkan
294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 9 June 2020, the procedure now being followed by the immigration authorities to determine the entitlement of the applicant under Irish or international law in view of the fact that the order to deport has been revoked; the extent to which the case can validly progress in the short term; the means by which it can be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12978/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of joint family visa applications in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13024/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the request to set aside a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13025/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13244/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Citizenship Status
Bernard Durkan
309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if citizenship will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13245/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Residency Permits
Bernard Durkan
310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if arrangements will be made to grant an emergency GNIB card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13246/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Bernard Durkan
435. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appropriate wheelchair will be made temporarily available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
436. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12983/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
477. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Bernard Durkan
573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when churches and places of worship will be allowed to reopen in the context of easing Covid-19 restrictions; the specific guidelines which need to be adhered to in respect of public health advice by the NPHET; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13706/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Tuberculosis Eradication Programme
Bernard Durkan
615. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of bovine animals found to have failed the TB eradication test in each of the past five years to date in respect of both the dairy herd and the beef herd. [13703/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Sports Capital Programme
Bernard Durkan
680. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various applicants to which sports capital grants were awarded will have the time within which they are required to complete their respective projects extended by approximately 18 months in order to facilitate the restoration of their voluntary fundraising activities which were impacted by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12980/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
681. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for electrification of the rail line to Maynooth and beyond thereby contributing to reduction of emissions and increase efficiency of the transport network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12981/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
682. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which preparations are in hand to improve the frequency and capacity of the commuter rail service serving north County Kildare on both lines; when the extra carriages required are likely to be delivered; the expected increase capacity arising in addition to emission reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12982/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Bernard Durkan
707. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken by his Department to aid the recovery of the aviation sector which has been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis; the extent to which proposed redundancies in an airline (details supplied) can be prevented by EU Covid-19 related supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13163/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Childcare Scheme
Bernard Durkan
764. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions being taken to ensure that first-time applicants for the universal subsidy under the national childcare scheme can still apply for the subsidy, notwithstanding the fact that online application via MyGovId appears to be halted due to the unavailability of appointments to obtain the public services card; if an alternative method for application has been established in view of the unavailability of such appointments; if applicants will be backdated from date of eligibility in view of the fact late application may occur through no fault of their own due to the circumstances outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13168/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Bernard Durkan
821. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when more than four weeks' outstanding pandemic unemployment payments will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12975/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Disability Allowance
Bernard Durkan
822. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1066 of 3 June 2020, if, as already indicated a review of the applicant’s means will be undertaken with a view to increasing their underpayment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12976/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Jobseeker's Allowance
Bernard Durkan
823. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if jobseekers allowance will be made payable to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12979/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Bernard Durkan
838. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review a decision to seek recovery of an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) on the basis that the applicant did not fully understand the significance of their response to the questions regarding eligibility of payment; if this notice is acceptable grounds to appeal against the decision; if an oral hearing can be arranged in respect of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13164/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Carer's Allowance
Bernard Durkan
839. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which carer’s allowance payment levels have been affected by the pandemic support payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13166/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Bereavement Care
Bernard Durkan
866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an augmentation of the bereavement grant will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13705/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Passport Applications
Bernard Durkan
26. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10798/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Bernard Durkan
71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if on their return to work, employees in the construction sector can expect to operate on the basis of a normal wage inclusive or exclusive of a pandemic unemployment payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Road Traffic Offences
Bernard Durkan
332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons arrested and-or charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and-or drugs in each of the past six months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10797/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
333. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when naturalisation status will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10799/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Domestic Violence
Bernard Durkan
393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of domestic violence brought to the attention of An Garda Síochána in County Kildare in each of the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11497/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Bernard Durkan
394. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which persons awaiting process of their application for residency and naturalisation status have had their status temporarily extended during the Covid-19 crisis in view of the fact that some persons might not be a position to access social or medical services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11498/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Garda Strength
Bernard Durkan
395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána as recorded on 1 March in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11499/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the determination for eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11502/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Employment Rights
Bernard Durkan
406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position in terms of employee rights in the case of a construction worker (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11501/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Health Insurance
Bernard Durkan
703. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which privately insured patients can expect to get ready access to medical procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11500/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Bernard Durkan
704. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when weddings affected by the Covid-19 restrictions can take place again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11503/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Bernard Durkan
901. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when childcare facilities and services will be made available for non-essential workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11504/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Bernard Durkan
1082. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses made available for allocation to suitable housing applicants by Kildare County Council or via approved housing bodies through Part 8, purchase and-or direct build in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11496/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Passport Applications
Bernard Durkan
38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passport applications received by the passport office prior to Covid-19 restrictions are due to be processed; when the passport office is due to reopen to the public under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the estimated date for the reopening of passport applications online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10439/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Tax Yield
Bernard Durkan
87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue generated from the land zoning windfall tax when previously in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10442/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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State Examinations
Bernard Durkan
206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate students due to sit leaving certificate examinations this summer that are not presently enrolled in a second-level educational institution and may be unable to obtain a calculated grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10434/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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School Accommodation
Bernard Durkan
207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate provision is being made in primary and second-level schools throughout County Kildare to accommodate the needs of children that are living in the area or that have moved permanently to the area; the degree to which such accommodation needs have been identified; the proposals for resolution including special needs accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10440/20]