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Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Approved Housing Bodies
Brendan Smith
289. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the policy process in relation to approved housing bodies which are in engagement with the Housing Regulator; if during this process funding through the HSA or CALF can be availed of by the approved housing bodies to enable them continue with their housing construction or house purchase programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16689/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Poultry Industry
Brendan Smith
541. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a commitment made by his Department to provide a compensation payment to farmers (details supplied) will be honoured without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17424/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Childcare Services
Brendan Smith
555. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the proposals in place to provide new childcare places in view of some childcare facilities closing and the pressure on childcare places in many parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17450/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Ministerial Responsibilities
Brendan Smith
564. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Minister with responsibility for data protection. [17358/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
35. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if measures will be implemented through an easing of the taxation burden on the tourism and hospitality sector in view of its importance as a provider of employment taking in to account the particular difficulties arising from the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16302/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if measures will be implemented as a matter of urgency from a VAT reduction and taxation perspective to assist the tourism and hospitality sector through the serious difficulties that have arisen due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16303/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Value Added Tax
Brendan Smith
63. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering a reduction in VAT on the hospitality and tourism sector in view of the adverse impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16278/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Credit Unions
Brendan Smith
67. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if detailed consideration will be given to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16384/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Telecommunications Infrastructure
Brendan Smith
34. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he will implement to ensure a necessary upgrade in the telecommunications infrastructure in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16059/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Telecommunications Infrastructure
Brendan Smith
35. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he will implement to ensure that all areas of counties Cavan and Monaghan will have access to high-speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16060/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Smith
116. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the roll-out of broadband connection points in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [16077/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Enterprise Support Services
Brendan Smith
32. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures he is taking to support small and medium enterprises in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15793/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
74. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if he will give consideration to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15081/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
84. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures he will implement to ensure that small businesses have access to loan schemes that were established due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15845/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Greenways Provision
Brendan Smith
187. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; if this proposed development will be prioritised in view of the cross-Border tourism potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14990/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if employment incentives will be made available to the tourism sector for a new or developing small enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15077/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Consumer Rights
Brendan Smith
258. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that persons who paid for airline travel and in circumstances in which it is necessary to cancel such travel due to Covid-19 restrictions and quarantine requirements will have full refunds of the cost of the tickets; the engagement he has had to date with the airline carriers; if he will ensure that consumers receive fair treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15830/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
271. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific measures to assist the bus and coach sector will be included in the July stimulus package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16118/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Public Procurement Contracts
Brendan Smith
322. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the likely timescale for the completion of the tender process for a project (details supplied); when the project is expected to go to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14791/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
371. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if specific funding will be provided for the arts sector due to the severe difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15863/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Brendan Smith
385. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the income eligibility limits for social housing in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14643/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Brexit Preparations
Brendan Smith
453. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations for a post-Brexit deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom; the measures in place specifically if no deal is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15794/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Child Poverty
Brendan Smith
776. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures to be implemented to offset the expected increase in child poverty levels in 2020 following on the loss of employment due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15775/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Local Improvement Scheme
Brendan Smith
798. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding will be provided for the local improvement scheme in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15846/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Maternity Leave
Brendan Smith
896. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the request to have maternity benefit extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15853/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Home Help Service
Brendan Smith
1266. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if additional financial resources will be provided for home support in 2020 in view of the delays in providing these essential supports for many eligible patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15849/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
1319. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when day services for persons with disabilities will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Departmental Programmes
Brendan Smith
5. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when a unit within his Department will be established to work towards a consensus on a shared island; and the overall remit of the unit. [14497/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Parking Provision
Brendan Smith
80. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the parents of a child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and severe intellectual disability are entitled to a disabled parking permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14496/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Sports Capital Programme
Brendan Smith
135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when details of the sports capital programme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14506/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
137. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific programmes of support will be put in place as a matter of urgency to assist the tourism and hospitality sector through present challenges in view of the severe impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14541/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Primary Medical Certificates
Brendan Smith
187. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to improve the criteria for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14535/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Brendan Smith
321. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the funding available for local authorities for the voids programme will be increased for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14545/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Brendan Smith
322. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the funding available to Cavan County Council for the Voids Programme will be increased in view of the need to bring vacant social houses back to habitable condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14547/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Brendan Smith
469. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14534/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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CLÁR Programme
Brendan Smith
545. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress to date in reviewing the CLÁR programme; if there are plans to extend the areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14516/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Smith
863. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a project (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage in view of the urgent need to provide much needed additional accommodation at this healthcare facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14495/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Value Added Tax
Brendan Smith
71. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce VAT on the hospitality and tourism sector in view of the adverse impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13525/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
345. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when guidelines and a time for reopening of business will issue to the beauty sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12688/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Hospital Facilities
Brendan Smith
547. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when the proposed additional accommodation will be provided in view of the increasing demand on facilities at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13523/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Domestic Violence Refuges Provision
Brendan Smith
781. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress in relation to the establishment of a refuge for victims of domestic abuse in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13526/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Census of Population
Brendan Smith
6. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach the preparations to date for the holding of a census in 2021. [12020/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Public Procurement Contracts
Brendan Smith
99. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will amend public procurement processes to ensure that small and medium enterprises are not disadvantaged in tendering for the provision of services to the State such as provisions for schools and other public services, in view of the fact that in recent years small enterprises have lost valuable business at local level due to more purchasing being centralised and resulting in some instances in products being sourced from outside this jurisdiction and a loss in revenue to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12570/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Brendan Smith
241. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional primary teaching posts will be sanctioned for the coming school year in circumstances in which the school enrolment will have reached the number required by September for an additional post and not have to wait for 12 months for sanction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12475/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Brendan Smith
242. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an additional teaching post will be approved for the coming school year for a school (details supplied) that will have the required enrolment for this position by September 2020; if urgent consideration will be given to this request in view of the fact the school has the necessary classroom available at present and needs to have the pupil-teacher ratio reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12476/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
Brendan Smith
335. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to extend maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12360/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
385. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to provide restart grant assistance to marts in view of additional costs that have arisen for such enterprises and the need to have a vibrant mart sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12471/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
553. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when essential respite services will resume for children and adults in counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of the additional pressures on families due to cessation of such services arising from the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12571/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
562. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 424 of 9 June 2020 and comments by a person (details supplied) regarding the need to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic issues on an all-Ireland basis, the outcome of recent discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive on this important issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12602/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Pigmeat Sector
Brendan Smith
612. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional resources will be provided to source new markets for pigmeat in view of the recent reduction in prices paid to pig farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12477/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Smith
614. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific details of the recently announced aid scheme for the beef sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12501/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
615. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a financial support package for the sheep sector due to the adverse impact of Covid-19 resulting in market instability and loss of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12502/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
647. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific financial programmes that will be introduced to assist the tourism and hospitality sector through the present difficulties due to Covid-19 and the future challenges in rebuilding such businesses, taking into account the importance of the sector for employment and the economy in each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12470/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Road Projects
Brendan Smith
725. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding of the A5 major road project; the most recent discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the need to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12468/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Brendan Smith
726. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 952 of 3 June 2020, the progress to date in having a resumption of driver lessons and driver tests; if the necessary preparations and systems are in place to enable the commencement of such necessary services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12497/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Brendan Smith
733. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is planned to resume driver theory tests in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the measures in place to date to facilitate the resumption of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12540/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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National Car Test
Brendan Smith
734. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NCT centres will reopen in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12541/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Aviation Industry
Brendan Smith
739. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to aviation trade and tourism here will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12619/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
Brendan Smith
851. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to amend the regulations in relation to the State pension (contributory) with particular reference to persons whose insurance contributions were interrupted due to periods in receipt of farm assist; if the periods that persons were in receipt of farm assist can be credited for insurance purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12467/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Brendan Smith
859. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has given further consideration to the provision of a Covid-19 payment to persons who are on a reduced State pension (contributory) that have lost employment income due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12608/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Northern Ireland
Brendan Smith
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the need to introduce without further delay the victims payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11381/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Passport Services
Brendan Smith
37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of passport services available at present; the timescale for a resumption of all passport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11382/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Brexit Negotiations
Brendan Smith
39. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent comments by the EU chief negotiator regarding Brexit and the need for the UK Government to honour the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11607/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Health and Safety Inspections
Brendan Smith
288. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation at a school (details supplied); his views on whether the board of management of the school has a responsibility with regard to a health and safety report on the school which it has received; if the staffing levels in place at the school will not be reduced as a result of the school complying with its health and safety advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11489/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Brendan Smith
298. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that participation on the 2020 programme arising from the July provision will not be restricted to children attending special schools or special classes but will enable eligible students from any school to participate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11591/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
299. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when details will be published in relation to the reopening of primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11592/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Brendan Smith
300. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be provided in 2020 to support children with special needs at primary and second level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11593/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Northern Ireland
Brendan Smith
386. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 350 of 11 November 2019, if there has been further progress in achieving a full and comprehensive investigation here and in Northern Ireland into the bombing in Belturbet, County Cavan, in December 1972 which caused the death of two young persons and injuries to many others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11356/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Ministerial Meetings
Brendan Smith
470. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the discussions there have been with the Minister for Health in Northern Ireland on the development of tracing apps that would be compatible on all of the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10476/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
517. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of voluntary tracing apps arising from Covid-19; the proposals relating to the working of such apps at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10414/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Health Screening Programmes
Brendan Smith
668. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the time frame for the commencement of cancer screening programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11354/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Funding
Brendan Smith
669. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be provided in 2020 for a training centre (details supplied) in view of increasing demand for places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11355/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Health Services Provision
Brendan Smith
675. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the midwifery-led unit at Cavan General Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to a proposal to cease the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11383/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Maternity Services
Brendan Smith
676. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the national maternity strategy; his plans to expand midwifery-led units nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Smith
800. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected roll-out of the national broadband plan in 2020 in County Monaghan; the areas that will benefit from the development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in many parts of County Monaghan due to increased demand for proper connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11360/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Road Projects
Brendan Smith
877. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that will be provided in 2020 towards the necessary upgrading of a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11359/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
878. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific financial programmes that will be introduced to assist the tourism and hospitality sector through the difficulties due to Covid-19 taking into account the importance of the sector for employment and the economy in each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11361/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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EU Funding
Brendan Smith
879. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if tourism specific funding supports will be provided by the EU arising from the EU Tourism Ministers meeting in April 2020; if so, when such assistance will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11362/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Aviation Industry
Brendan Smith
884. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that persons who had paid for airline travel and in circumstances in which it is necessary to cancel such travel due to Covid-19 restrictions and quarantine requirements, will have full refunds of the cost of tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Road Projects
Brendan Smith
887. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be allocated in 2020 towards a road upgrade project (details supplied) in view of the heavy volume of traffic on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11602/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Brendan Smith
919. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the capital funding that will be provided to assist in the provision of new and-or upgraded childcare accommodation to meet new requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11379/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Brendan Smith
920. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding that will be provided to assist in the provision of childcare by private and community childcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11380/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
1110. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the further developments regarding the need to provide adequate financial supports for the arts sector in view of the receipt of her correspondence of 30 April 2020 to this Deputy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11492/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Smith
1111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if full refunds will be made in respect of the cancellation of Gaeltacht courses in view of the cancellation of same for summer 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11495/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Defence Forces Data
Brendan Smith
11. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel that re-enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force since 1 April 2020; the areas of the Permanent Defence Force these personnel are serving in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10240/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Defence Forces Strength
Brendan Smith
12. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Force; his plans to bring personnel numbers to the approved establishment strength of 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10241/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Defence Forces Review
Brendan Smith
13. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the high level Strengthening our Defence Forces – Implementation Plan; the progress to date in implementing the 15 projects identified in the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10242/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Brexit Issues
Brendan Smith
32. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with his UK counterpart following the publication by the UK Government of the approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10296/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Brexit Issues
Brendan Smith
33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the EU Commission in relation to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Brexit Issues
Brendan Smith
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with members of the UK Government in relation to the need to honour the commitments it made in relation to the Protocol on Northern Ireland following the departure of the UK from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10415/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Dental Services
Brendan Smith
329. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in dealing with the issues outlined by an association (details supplied); if financial support will be provided to assist the sector due to the difficulties that have arisen as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9755/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Home Help Service
Brendan Smith
419. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase home supports for 2020 in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10342/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Brendan Smith
420. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for programmes in 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10343/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Memoranda of Understanding
Brendan Smith
424. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures being implemented on an all-island basis following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between his Department and the Department of Health in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10393/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Brendan Smith
425. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the capacity for testing for Covid-19; the average turnaround time for test results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10394/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Smith
427. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there will be an investigation into high levels of Covid-19 infection among healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Common Agricultural Policy
Brendan Smith
491. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the proposals he put to the EU Commission in relation to the need to increase the proposed budget for CAP post-2020; if he has outlined to the EU Agriculture Commissioner that the most recent budget proposals are not adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10252/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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GLAS Issues
Brendan Smith
492. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the GLAS scheme will reopen for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10253/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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GLAS Issues
Brendan Smith
493. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend GLAS pending the introduction of a new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10254/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Beef Exports
Brendan Smith
495. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when beef exports to China will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10334/20]