Parliamentary questions

Covid-19 Pandemic

Kieran O'Donnell

1597. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of postal workers on the vaccination allocation sequencing as part of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they are identified under group 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14805/21]

Primary Medical Certificates

Kieran O'Donnell

1636. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will bring forward plans to ensure that the backlog of assessments for primary medical certificates is addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14894/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

1761. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of special needs assistants on the vaccination allocation sequencing as part of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they are identified under group 10 key workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15334/21]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

119. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if concessionary school bus tickets can be retained by students (details supplied) for the coming school term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13788/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

345. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will request Fáilte Ireland to include counties such as Tipperary in the outdoor dining grant scheme as requested by an association (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12851/21]

Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme

Kieran O'Donnell

371. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined in a sympathetic manner, given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10841/21]

Driver Test

Kieran O'Donnell

83. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the roll-out by the Road Safety Authority of online driver theory tests (details supplied); when the system will go live; the details of the backlog for driver theory tests by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9408/21]

National Transport Authority

Kieran O'Donnell

100. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 20 January 2021, if funding being allocated to the National Transport Authority, NTA, will be brought forward for the roll-out of Transport for Ireland, TFI, branded signage and updated timetable information across counties Limerick and Tipperary in the current phase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8523/21]

Waste Management

Kieran O'Donnell

13. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the work his Department is undertaking to co-operate with local authorities in the roll-out of segregated waste bins by the local authorities in cities, towns and villages in each county; the work ongoing to reduce the waste going to landfill from local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7710/21]

Energy Efficiency

Kieran O'Donnell

14. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the work his Department is undertaking to prioritise homes for retrofitting and insulation upgrades that are in receipt of the fuel allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7711/21]

Warmer Homes Scheme

Kieran O'Donnell

15. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applicants awaiting the installation of SEAI warmer homes scheme upgrades by county; the national average waiting time in tabular form; the average waiting time for applicants in counties Limerick and Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7712/21]

Irish Sign Language

Kieran O'Donnell

150. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education her current and proposed plans for the provision of services for Irish Sign Language (details supplied); if the deployment of Irish Sign Language teachers under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 will be prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7645/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Kieran O'Donnell

166. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she and her Department are taking to ensure that older persons can access affordable broadband (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7709/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Kieran O'Donnell

274. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the three- to four-year waiting list for Down's syndrome children to see a paediatric rheumatologist nationally; the details of the waiting list for County Limerick; the steps being taken there to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7646/21]

Ministerial Correspondence

Kieran O'Donnell

32. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6998/21]

Legislative Reviews

Kieran O'Donnell

163. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a request (details supplied) with regard to the registration of Euro 6 step C vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7070/21]

Carer's Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

506. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6934/21]

Disability Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

129. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a disability allowance for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [6209/21]

Citizenship Applications

Kieran O'Donnell

590. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice if she will address a matter regarding citizenship applications by persons (details supplied); and the timeline for completion. [5790/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

708. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if drive-through vaccination clinics under the roll-out of the national vaccination programme are being considered for Limerick city and county; if so, the number and location of these clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

778. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the measures he will take to ensure persons with cystic fibrosis (details supplied) are better prioritised on the vaccination allocation sequencing schedule, currently group seven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

830. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the measures he will take to ensure persons (details supplied) with intellectual disabilities of all ages are appropriately prioritised on the vaccination allocation sequencing schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5732/21]

Medicinal Products

Kieran O'Donnell

840. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 23 September 2020, the most recent update (details supplied) regarding access to the drug dupilumab for persons with eczema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5755/21]

Rural Broadband Scheme

Kieran O'Donnell

988. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the process for communities, towns and villages wishing to set up a broadband connection point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5969/21]

Public Sector Pay

Kieran O'Donnell

455. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the pay of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3938/21]

State Examinations

Kieran O'Donnell

475. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update to junior certificate students and their parents on the status of the examinations; the measures taken to adjust the demands of their curriculum and project work to date; when she expects to make a decision on the holding of junior certificate examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4285/21]

Company Liquidations

Kieran O'Donnell

517. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the liquidation of a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4133/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

527. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria for self-employed persons in receipt of a Covid payment in circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4355/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Kieran O'Donnell

661. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will support and make provision for the mandatory use of face coverings in banks, credit unions and post offices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

757. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of carers (details supplied) on the vaccination allocation sequencing under the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they fall under group 2, 4, 6 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3947/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

765. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the position of psychiatrists (details supplied) placed on the vaccination allocation sequencing under the national Covid-19 vaccination programme; if they fall under group 2, 4, 6 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3959/21]

Vaccination Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

852. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the details of the deliveries of a vaccine (details supplied) to each of the seven hospital groups to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/21]

Bus Services

Kieran O'Donnell

95. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport when the National Transport Authority plans to roll out new bus stop signage and timetable information in counties Limerick and Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2577/21]

Primary Medical Certificates

Kieran O'Donnell

138. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Finance if primary medical certificate applications can be processed by the HSE from 1 January 2021 as provided for in the Finance Act 2020; and if his Department has advised the HSE in writing of this legislative measure. [2286/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

551. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) about the need for supports for student radiographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2551/21]

Pension Provisions

Kieran O'Donnell

278. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if matters relating to a pension for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/20]

Treatment Benefit Scheme

Kieran O'Donnell

430. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for optical benefit under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44364/20]

Maternity Leave

Kieran O'Donnell

585. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to pregnant women from 28 weeks going on health and safety leave will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44394/20]

Pyrite Remediation Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

272. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding pyrite blocks in County Limerick (details supplied). [42741/20]

Taxi Licences

Kieran O'Donnell

50. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if the waiver for the SPSV licence renewal is in operation for those currently in the process of applying for renewal of their licences; if the fee to renew a licence for a person (details supplied) will be waived; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42411/20]

Urban Regeneration and Development Fund

Kieran O'Donnell

287. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to launch the next call of the urban regeneration and development fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42016/20]

State Pension (Non-Contributory)

Kieran O'Donnell

421. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42037/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Kieran O'Donnell

25. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of payments issued under the pandemic unemployment payment to date; the value of these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39979/20]

Living Alone Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

62. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection when the increase to the living alone allowance as announced in budget 2021 will take effect; the number of persons who will benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39980/20]

School Accommodation

Kieran O'Donnell

229. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of an additional school accommodation application by a school (details supplied). [40972/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

230. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of requests for another school bus to be provided to cover an area servicing a school (details supplied). [40973/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

57. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will liaise with Fáilte Ireland for the purposes of re-opening the Covid-19 adaptation fund; if she will support changes to the eligibility criteria of the scheme to allow for restaurants and cafes without a wine licence to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40526/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Kieran O'Donnell

489. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of pandemic unemployment payment arrears due to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40036/20]

Living Alone Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

504. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a living alone allowance application by a person (details supplied); if the allowance will be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40441/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

505. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a Covid payment will be backdated for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40443/20]

Living Alone Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

301. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the living alone allowance by a person (details supplied); if the application will be backdated to 22 June 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39446/20]

Presidential Elections

Kieran O'Donnell

86. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the commitment in the programme for Government to hold a referendum on extending the franchise at presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State. [38896/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

118. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding the case of a child (details supplied). [39116/20]

Mayoral Election

Kieran O'Donnell

122. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the directly elected mayor of Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38468/20]

Driver Test

Kieran O'Donnell

254. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure persons seeking to complete their driver theory test are not disadvantaged for an extended period due to the level 5 restrictions as in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will make arrangements for additional resources to be supplied to the RSA to clear the backlog once driver theory testing resumes to ensure applicants can receive a timely booking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38781/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

231. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37631/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

344. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of eligible businesses and the number of applications in process and completed to Fáilte Ireland's Covid-19 adaptation fund, by county and in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36926/20]

Personal Public Service Numbers

Kieran O'Donnell

274. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35964/20]

State Pension (Non-Contributory)

Kieran O'Donnell

276. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a non-contributory old age pension application by a person (details supplied). [36020/20]

Community Development Initiatives

Kieran O'Donnell

5. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she will take to encourage and promote remote working; if additional funding was secured as part of budget 2021 to support this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34024/20]

Rural Development Plan

Kieran O'Donnell

58. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to bring forward a new rural development policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34025/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

163. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34444/20]

Social Welfare Benefits

Kieran O'Donnell

131. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will consider bringing forward the date upon which families can avail of the additional three weeks parents’ benefit announced in the Budget to 1 January 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32186/20]

Teaching Council of Ireland

Kieran O'Donnell

370. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for a Teaching Council registration number by a person (details supplied). [31642/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Kieran O'Donnell

422. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the status of a funding application for the reopening of day services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/20]

Medical Cards

Kieran O'Donnell

464. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure the required funding is provided for the increase in thresholds for medical cards as agreed in the Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Act 2020 and as announced in budget 2020. [29709/20]

Carer's Benefit

Kieran O'Donnell

518. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 519 of 22 September 2020, if a review of the carer’s benefit application will be carried out in view of information provided (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28365/20]

Invalidity Pension

Kieran O'Donnell

212. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27959/20]

Medical Cards

Kieran O'Donnell

382. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27994/20]

Flood Relief Schemes

Kieran O'Donnell

108. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood relief schemes in Limerick city and environs, including Coonagh, King's Island and Castleconnell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/20]

Invalidity Pension

Kieran O'Donnell

548. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26502/20]

Disability Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

583. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application review by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27151/20]

Rural Development Programme

Kieran O'Donnell

1040. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26540/20]

Social Welfare Benefits

Kieran O'Donnell

187. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of arrears owed to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26119/20]

Fuel Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

188. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) has an entitlement to the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26132/20]

Medical Cards

Kieran O'Donnell

241. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health when the prescription charges for medical card holders over 70 years of age will be reduced as per budget 2020. [26073/20]

Medicinal Products

Kieran O'Donnell

186. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding access to the drug dupilumab for eczema sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25752/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

452. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if a bus ticket will be allocated to a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25071/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Kieran O'Donnell

498. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed. [25329/20]

Carer's Benefit

Kieran O'Donnell

519. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a carers benefit application will be reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24978/20]

Energy Efficiency

Kieran O'Donnell

52. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if he will address the need for a retrofit scheme in section 38 and 39 charities and small and medium approved housing bodies and other items (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24468/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

114. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 8 September 2020, when a bus ticket will issue to a person (details supplied). [24457/20]

Adoption Services

Kieran O'Donnell

143. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration further to Parliamentary Question No. 799 of 8 September 2020, if further documentation (details supplied) in relation to the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24463/20]

Hospital Staff

Kieran O'Donnell

181. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if the need for dieticians and nurse specialists in insulin pump therapy funding in the University of Limerick Hospital Group (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24467/20]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Kieran O'Donnell

20. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports and grants available to a construction business taking on new apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24258/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

452. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if the case of students (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23982/20]

Social Welfare Benefits

Kieran O'Donnell

186. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection her views in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22707/20]

Carer's Allowance

Kieran O'Donnell

197. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied). [22898/20]

School Transport

Kieran O'Donnell

602. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding a school bus ticket for a person (details supplied). [22227/20]

Social Welfare Code

Kieran O'Donnell

717. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a MyGovID account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21933/20]

Adoption Services

Kieran O'Donnell

799. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will address a matter regarding the case of persons (details supplied). [22502/20]

Disability Services Provision

Kieran O'Donnell

1353. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health if funding is available to assist families in County Limerick (details supplied) that have adult children with special needs in day care facilities that have been informed they can only attend the day care centre every second week due to Covid-19 restrictions. [22293/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Kieran O'Donnell

35. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will receive PRSI contributions in order that their future entitlements are not impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18797/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Kieran O'Donnell

77. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons receiving the pandemic unemployment payment; the way in which the figure compares with the number receiving the payment at its peak; the steps that will be taken to support persons to move off the payment and return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18798/20]

National Car Test

Kieran O'Donnell

136. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding the validity date of the NCT certificate of a driver (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18008/20]

National Broadband Plan

Kieran O'Donnell

44. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the number of households in the amber area of national broadband coverage marginally outside the reach of commercial operators, Eir rural roll-out and the existing national broadband plan roll-out (details supplied); the steps being taken to expedite the roll out of the national broadband plan; and if those homes within 500 m of the existing roll-out will be treated as a priority for connection. [16056/20]

Immigration Status

Kieran O'Donnell

130. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status or eligibility for stamp 4 naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16256/20]

Driver Licences

Kieran O'Donnell

262. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Driver Licence Service did not extend the validity of driver licences beyond 30 June 2020; if the matter will be reviewed for those drivers who fall outside the criteria for online renewal and cannot obtain a timely appointment such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15929/20]

Invalidity Pension Data

Kieran O'Donnell

107. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants in receipt of invalidity pension in Limerick city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1986/16]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Kieran O'Donnell

207. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33269/15]