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Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jack Chambers
32. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports or grants available to a sector (details supplied) in the context of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14147/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Jack Chambers
390. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding the impact on the loss of bus services for several Dublin schools will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13887/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Jack Chambers
519. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the pandemic payment a person who is unable to return to work is entitled to in view of the fact they have an underlying health condition and are cocooning; if she will examine the specific case of a person (details supplied) in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14325/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Jack Chambers
691. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 16 June 2020, if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence by the parent of a service user (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13886/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
161. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department is providing transport for the July provision for those that have previously needed it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12998/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
162. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13012/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Accommodation
Jack Chambers
172. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the temporary prefabricated accommodation for a school (details supplied) while the permanent buildings are being built; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13104/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Health Services Provision
Jack Chambers
431. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure sufferers of Parkinson’s disease have access to the necessary services to treat their condition; if he will address concerns outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
461. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to increase compliance with mask wearing in public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13108/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
482. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health when a disability service (details supplied) can reopen; if the reopening of the service will be delayed; if interim measures can be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13184/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Hospital Facilities
Jack Chambers
506. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the action taken or arrangements put in place following the submission by the management of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on the urgent need to increase capacity in the intensive care unit due to the experience of Covid-19 on the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13314/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
687. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a query previously submitted to his Department and to the Covid-19 query line will be responded to (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13007/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
718. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the latest advice or direction for travel agents regarding cancelled holidays and ticket exchange requests from customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13354/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Jack Chambers
763. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to reopen childcare services which operate in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13160/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
131. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the delivery of the July provision in 2020; if the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; the advice for them in relation to their application for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11731/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
134. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the delivery of July provision in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11738/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
138. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a roadmap for the reopening of the education system will be provided in order to provide clarity for pupils, families, teachers and school communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11778/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
178. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding an outstanding July provision payment will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12041/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
182. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12063/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Emergency Works Scheme
Jack Chambers
184. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12068/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jack Chambers
217. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if post-primary schoolchildren with moderate learning difficulties can apply for the July provision; the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12260/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Garda Recruitment
Jack Chambers
316. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the next intake of Garda recruits will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12077/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jack Chambers
363. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the concerns of retailers (details supplied) seeking support in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic will be examined and receive a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11764/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
364. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the specific concerns of a business (details supplied) will be examined and receive a response; when the business can return to work; the restrictions it will need to be put in place; the help or supports the business can avail of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11766/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Energy Policy
Jack Chambers
632. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on an ongoing review of energy security. [11988/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Just Transition Fund
Jack Chambers
633. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applications that have been made to date for the just transition fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
709. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the engagement he is having with the private bus transport sector, which is experiencing significant difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. [12358/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Community Employment Schemes
Jack Chambers
804. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will engage with a disability service (details supplied) in order that community employment scheme participants can have their periods extended to ensure continuation of important services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11763/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Tax Data
Jack Chambers
64. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in carbon tax to date in 2020. [10659/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jack Chambers
420. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available and the steps a business owner (details supplied) can take in respect of a matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10808/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Air Pollution
Jack Chambers
499. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons who died due to air pollution in 2019; the identified causes of this pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10661/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Jack Chambers
516. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a special needs unit can re-open as part of the Covid-19 easing of restrictions in line with other health services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10780/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Broadcasting Sector
Jack Chambers
782. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Commission on the Future of Irish Public Service Broadcasting met in May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10656/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Just Transition Commissioner
Jack Chambers
783. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on plans to act on the recommendations of the most recent report of the Just Transition Commissioner. [10657/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Just Transition Commissioner
Jack Chambers
784. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the €6 million allocated for just transition in 2020 has been spent to date; if not, when it is planned to be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10658/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Energy Efficiency
Jack Chambers
785. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the work to date in 2020 of the retrofit task force. [10660/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Electric Vehicles
Jack Chambers
806. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and percentage of electric cars sold to the end of May 2020. [10662/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
Jack Chambers
104. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9662/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Jack Chambers
121. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine correspondence from a school (details supplied) and address the serious concerns raised regarding special needs assistant's allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9803/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Jack Chambers
320. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if refunds are available for those that were charged for an over the phone consultation with their doctor regarding potential Covid-19 before the decision was made to waive fees for such consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9693/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Dental Services
Jack Chambers
352. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9904/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Social Welfare Appeals
Jack Chambers
650. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a reply will issue to correspondence she referred to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9914/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
Jack Chambers
729. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9922/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Passport Services
Jack Chambers
24. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects the passport office will resume full services; if passport holders with expiring passports are advised to submit renewal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8674/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Ministerial Correspondence
Jack Chambers
125. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8402/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
Jack Chambers
186. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied). [8633/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jack Chambers
206. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a secondary school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8788/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
579. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to a query raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8640/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jack Chambers
648. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a series of matters (details supplied) will be addressed with regard to weddings in the context of the gradual unwinding of Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9077/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Roadworthiness Testing
Jack Chambers
903. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clarity will be provided on queries from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8743/20]