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Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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Health Services Staff
Brendan Griffin
221. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding support for early carer psychologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27725/21]
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Griffin
306. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when it can be expected that mandatory quarantine from France to Ireland to be lifted. [28249/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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State Bodies
Brendan Griffin
70. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA site visits to date in 2021 in counties Clare, Limerick, Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34453/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
85. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when works under the warmer homes scheme will be carried out at the home of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34664/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Brendan Griffin
354. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if the enterprise support grant is available to sole traders who did not make a claim in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34248/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Brendan Griffin
355. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will make the 2021 enterprise support grant available to sole traders who returned to work in May 2021 when restrictions were lifted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34262/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Brendan Griffin
366. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer’s allowance review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34722/21]
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Griffin
379. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the employment wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34935/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Derelict Sites
Brendan Griffin
18. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will engage with the Minister for Finance to consider a comprehensive package for first-time buyers to incentivise the purchase and renovation of properties that are currently derelict or uninhabitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33919/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Griffin
149. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made with the new US Administration to improve the situation of undocumented emigrants in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33917/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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School Transport
Brendan Griffin
300. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if employment terms and conditions for school bus escorts will be reviewed to allow for pay during school holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34061/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Brendan Griffin
318. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if the back to education allowance can be made available in a case (details supplied) in which the person is in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment has a level 9 qualification since 2018 and cannot secure employment with that qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34002/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Social Welfare Benefits
Brendan Griffin
343. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if clarification will be provided on a matter (details supplied) in relation to child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34154/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Third Level Costs
Brendan Griffin
349. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if financial supports are available for third-level students whose families are marginally over the income threshold for a student grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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General Practitioner Services
Brendan Griffin
426. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding general practitioners charging to take blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26347/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
480. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional funding will be provided for the REAP scheme given the significant demand by farmers for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33985/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
481. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the scoring criteria for the REAP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33986/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
482. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of REAP scheme applications received; the number rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33992/21]
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
483. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grounds that will be considered for reviews of decisions from REAP scheme applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33994/21]
Wed, 23 Jun 2021
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Defence Forces
Brendan Griffin
144. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Defence if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33626/21]
Wed, 23 Jun 2021
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School Staff
Brendan Griffin
158. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if a decision has been made on an appeal to retain a teacher for academic year 2021-2022 for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33834/21]
Wed, 23 Jun 2021
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Social Welfare Payments
Brendan Griffin
175. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33825/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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Wastewater Treatment
Brendan Griffin
305. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 1 June 2021, the meaning of developer provided wastewater infrastructure in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33080/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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Wastewater Treatment
Brendan Griffin
306. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 317 of 1 June 2021, the reason the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Water Services Acts allow for the taking in charge of developer provided wastewater treatment infrastructure but the memorandum of understanding between Irish Water and local authorities does not allow the taking in charge of such infrastructure; if the memorandum of understanding will be revised in line with the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Water Services Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33086/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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School Staff
Brendan Griffin
359. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if clarification will be provided on an appeal by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33033/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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School Staff
Brendan Griffin
363. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) will be eligible for the supplementary panel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33078/21]
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Brendan Griffin
441. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive an apprentice incentive scheme payment for two trainees they have employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33391/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Road Network
Brendan Griffin
25. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to make cycling and walking safer on existing rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32411/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Griffin
91. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of Covid-19 antigen testing as part of efforts to support the Irish aviation industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32410/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Office of Public Works
Brendan Griffin
138. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for Sceilig Mhichíl for the 2021 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32348/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Flood Risk Management
Brendan Griffin
158. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department will carry out an audit of flood prevention embankments and other infrastructure to establish the potential that such infrastructure holds for adaptation to walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32349/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Driver Test
Brendan Griffin
208. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) regarding driver theory tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32601/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Driver Test
Brendan Griffin
213. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be given a date for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32683/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Civil Service
Brendan Griffin
242. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of civil servants on special Covid-19 leave at the end of 2020; the number at the end of May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32543/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Housing Policy
Brendan Griffin
287. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding declaring a housing emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32571/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
403. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Backlog Working Group established as part of Project Woodland; the suggestions by the Group to solve the forestry licencing crisis; his plans for the implementation of these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32676/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
404. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to the introduction of statutory timelines with respect to the issuing of forestry licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32678/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
405. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering wholesale regulatory reform with respect to the issuing of forestry licences in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32679/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
406. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is reviewing the 15 km screening radius with respect to forestry projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32680/21]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
407. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied). [32681/21]
Wed, 16 Jun 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
86. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended beyond 2021 for first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32296/21]
Wed, 16 Jun 2021
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Social Welfare Schemes
Brendan Griffin
163. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32201/21]
Wed, 16 Jun 2021
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Fishing Industry
Brendan Griffin
237. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider changes to the rules on the removal of capacity from individuals if they have been unable to reinstate it on the fishing register within 24 months of being deregistered considering the difficulties imposed by Covid-19 on contacting Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the Sea Fishing Boat Licensing Authority; his views on the request from fishermen that those that have lost capacity during the pandemic would have it reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32180/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Griffin
338. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will continue to be made available to childcare providers without the income reduction requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30770/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
343. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will be provided on a matter (details supplied) in relation to increasing the local property tax on holiday homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30925/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Office of Public Works
Brendan Griffin
433. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details and costs of the structural repairs carried out on the banks of the River Maine in County Kerry in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30943/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Arts Policy
Brendan Griffin
544. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter regarding a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31829/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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State Properties
Brendan Griffin
551. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a 35-year State property lease pursuant to the State Property Act 1954 (as amended) will issue to a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30498/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Water Services
Brendan Griffin
574. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to water services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30672/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Financial Services
Brendan Griffin
618. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 17 November 2020, if a strict time limit will be applied on financial institutions to complete mortgage to rent applications given some applicants have been waiting three years for a decision from their mortgage provider as in the case of persons (details supplied); if he will take steps in relation to the case to avoid further distress and worry to the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31429/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Passport Services
Brendan Griffin
666. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31321/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Education Schemes
Brendan Griffin
721. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if the summer provision is available to childcare providers and preschool students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30771/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Community Employment Schemes
Brendan Griffin
877. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a community employment placement will be extended in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31199/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
925. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32036/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Grant Payments
Brendan Griffin
1092. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on a matter in terms of the calculation of SUSI grants to include the pandemic unemployment payment for 2020 (details supplied). [32037/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Visa Applications
Brendan Griffin
1150. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice if a South African citizen with residency in the UK can enter Ireland for holidays without the requirement of a visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31524/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
1167. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application for a felling licence will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30525/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Enterprise Policy
Brendan Griffin
23. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the roadmap for business supports post-Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30228/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Economic Policy
Brendan Griffin
34. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to return to full employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30229/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Legal Costs
Brendan Griffin
129. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the status of her plans to reduce the overall cost of access to justice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29394/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Domestic Violence
Brendan Griffin
137. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the status of the development of the next strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29393/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Covid-19 Tests
Brendan Griffin
231. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if rapid antigen testing will be introduced for persons travelling abroad at the end of summer 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30405/21]
Thu, 3 Jun 2021
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Housing Schemes
Brendan Griffin
267. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if grants are available for renovating out-houses and sheds (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30309/21]
Tue, 1 Jun 2021
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Pension Provisions
Brendan Griffin
273. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a retirement pension and gratuity will be paid to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29283/21]
Tue, 1 Jun 2021
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Flood Risk Management
Brendan Griffin
284. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the recent works to reduce the risk of flooding carried out on the banks of the River Maine at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29762/21]
Tue, 1 Jun 2021
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Wastewater Treatment
Brendan Griffin
317. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if legislation will be amended to allow Irish Water to take over estates with builder-built wastewater treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29245/21]
Tue, 1 Jun 2021
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Rental Sector
Brendan Griffin
334. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will increase the housing assistance payment caps in County Kerry given the significant increase in rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29553/21]
Tue, 1 Jun 2021
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Planning Issues
Brendan Griffin
337. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the construction of an access roadway to a telecommunications antennae which is exempted development requires planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29645/21]
Thu, 27 May 2021
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Community Development Projects
Brendan Griffin
145. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 21 March 2021, the names of the trustees of a community centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28816/21]
Thu, 27 May 2021
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Widow's Pension
Brendan Griffin
222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a Widow's, (Contributory) Pension by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28895/21]
Wed, 26 May 2021
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Energy Policy
Brendan Griffin
66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the review of the security of energy supply will commence; the length of time it is expected to take to complete the review; the details of the organisation or persons tasked with the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28436/21]
Wed, 26 May 2021
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Defective Building Materials
Brendan Griffin
130. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding the Mayo pyrite and Donegal MICA issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28546/21]
Wed, 26 May 2021
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State Pensions
Brendan Griffin
173. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a State pension (contributory) backdating appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28482/21]
Wed, 26 May 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
229. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28440/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Regulatory Bodies
Brendan Griffin
75. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 156 of 11 May 2021, when the proposals to strengthen the enforcement regime of the Commission for Communications Regulation will be published; the reason that these proposals have been in draft form for the past two years; if the proposals will strengthen enforcement in the area of both mobile and broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27916/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Road Traffic Offences
Brendan Griffin
109. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 13 January 2021, if he will provide an update on the introduction of the speed limit appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27677/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Road Projects
Brendan Griffin
138. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 of 11 May 2021, if a revised submission in respect of a roads project in County Kerry will be expedited given the strategic and safety elements involved in the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27920/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Driver Licences
Brendan Griffin
139. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 11 May 2021, if the Road Safety Authority will re-examine the option of bilateral licence exchange with the best performing US states as an initial step towards improving the scenario for returning Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27924/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Driver Test
Brendan Griffin
142. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport when driver theory tests and driver tests are expected to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27980/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Tax Code
Brendan Griffin
198. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a qualified adult State pension to the spouse of a person (details supplied) is taxed as their income; if this income can be withdrawn from their tax assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28051/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Griffin
234. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a decision has been made on an application for the Fáilte Ireland adaptation grant by a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28369/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Legislative Programme
Brendan Griffin
280. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if right of way legislation due to come into place on 30 November 2021 will be delayed due to extended closures of the Land Registry and solicitors’ offices due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27900/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Wild Fires
Brendan Griffin
281. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 328 of 5 May 2021, the number of the 60 new conservation rangers being recruited presently that will be assigned to Killarney National Park; if a timeframe for the recruitment process will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27903/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Community Employment Schemes
Brendan Griffin
382. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if community employment schemes will be extended further beyond July 2021; if contract extensions will be provided to persons aged over 55 that are due to finish community employment placements in July 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27683/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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State Pensions
Brendan Griffin
419. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if the rate of State pension (contributory) awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reviewed following the award of home caring credits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28105/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Community Employment Schemes
Brendan Griffin
421. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will further extend community employment scheme placements that are due to end to allow participants to complete courses and training they missed due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28192/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Community Employment Schemes
Brendan Griffin
422. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if community employment scheme eligibility will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28193/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Brendan Griffin
441. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason force majeure was not allowed in respect of early years payments for dates a service (details supplied) in County Kerry had to close due to a significant Covid-19 outbreak; if the decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28034/21]
Thu, 20 May 2021
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Insurance Coverage
Brendan Griffin
212. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an insurance company is permitted to withdraw flood cover from a claim in respect of a business that was never flooded and that it covered for a number of years such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27431/21]
Wed, 19 May 2021
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
107. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a decision will be made on an application for a traditional music festival (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26760/21]
Tue, 18 May 2021
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Rights of Way
Brendan Griffin
368. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarification regarding an extension for rights of way in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25562/21]
Tue, 18 May 2021
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Aquaculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
689. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a review of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 in respect of oyster licence applications will be carried out following recent licence appeals decisions (details supplied) in County Kerry; if his Department will engage with local applicants following this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25529/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Enterprise Support Services
Brendan Griffin
177. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if applications will be reopened for the small business assistance scheme for late applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25285/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Driver Licences
Brendan Griffin
207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport when an approved driving instructor licence and certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25382/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Fuel Prices
Brendan Griffin
216. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on the rising costs of fuel oil and coal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25199/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Griffin
218. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the wage subsidy scheme when summer camps open for the summer period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25242/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Brendan Griffin
300. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25176/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Public Services Card
Brendan Griffin
344. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason notification of the expiry of public services cards is not being sent to card holders; if notification will be sent in advance of expiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25177/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Third Level Education
Brendan Griffin
365. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the resources can be provided to provide an additional veterinary studies centre in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25312/21]
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Griffin
392. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clarification regarding the return of park runs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25191/21]