Parliamentary questions

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Aindrias Moynihan

62. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the measures in place for employees in receipt of the temporary wage subsidy scheme in cases in which an employer is not topping up pay and employees are being instructed to work full-time for a significant reduced take-home pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8592/20]

Business Regulation

Aindrias Moynihan

63. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the procedure for a business (details supplied) to obtain a licence to sell directly to the public and not through an intermediary; if he is considering changes to the licensing laws to make it easier for businesses to sell directly to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8605/20]

School Transport

Aindrias Moynihan

218. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase school transport capacity for an area (details supplied) in view of the issue of students left without transport options for 2019. [8863/20]

School Transport

Aindrias Moynihan

219. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase school transport capacity for an area (details supplied) in view of the issue of students left without transport options for 2019. [8864/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aindrias Moynihan

317. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being considered for trainee teachers who were unable to complete their NQT 60 days due to Covid-19 restrictions closing schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9582/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aindrias Moynihan

318. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the engagement by trainee teachers looking to complete their NQT 60 days but disrupted by Covid-19 restrictions who are continuing to participate in the school environment with online teaching and staff meetings will be considered as part of their NQT 60 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9583/20]

Business Regulation

Aindrias Moynihan

351. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for a business (details supplied) to obtain a licence to sell directly to the public and not through an intermediary; if he is considering changes to the licensing laws to make it easier for businesses to sell directly to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8607/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aindrias Moynihan

458. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a licensed public house that has a main business activity as food can reopen under phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9026/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

495. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures being considered for supporting sole traders reopening following Covid-19 restrictions but that do not qualify for the restart grant in view of the fact they do not have a commercial premises, for example, plumbers, electricians, financial advisers and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9584/20]

Disability Support Services

Aindrias Moynihan

625. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health his plans for implementation and expansion of ASD and disability services for persons over 18 years of age; the subsidised transport options that can be made available to those over 18 years of age with a disability who cannot avail of their free travel entitlement due to not being able to use the bus service on their own and no other option being available to them; if his attention has been drawn to the fact these persons may be living at home with aged parents and require an alternative transport option available to them to enable their attendance at day care and learning facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8896/20]

Childcare Services

Aindrias Moynihan

1002. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made and the measures that will be in place for 29 June 2020 to ensure childcare services are available to employees returning to work in cases in which the employer in view of the nature of the business is not in a position to offer additional leave, working from home options or alternative working hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8556/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

1075. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures being considered to address the issue of employees returning to employment from maternity leave who do not meet the criteria for the Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8550/20]

Jobs Protection

Aindrias Moynihan

1105. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the employment protections being considered or that are in place to ensure security and protection of employees’ employment in the private sector in which they cannot return to work due to no childcare service being available or having an underlying medical condition and in which the employer will not consider unpaid leave or other options; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8917/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Aindrias Moynihan

1110. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures being considered to ensure that employees participating in the wage subsidy scheme do not have their social insurance contributions adversely affected as a result of the use of the PRSI class J9 arrangement currently in place; when such measures will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9025/20]

Water Services

Aindrias Moynihan

1179. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeline for decisions on national funding under the Multi-Annual Developer Provided Water Services Infrastructure Resolution Programme 2019-2021 under the application submitted by Cork County Council and specifically the application for Crossbarry, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8571/20]

Departmental Funding

Aindrias Moynihan

96. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status on an application by a school (details supplied) under the Public Service Innovation Fund; the timeframe for decisions on applications for this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7209/20]

SOLAS Training and Education Programmes

Aindrias Moynihan

104. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether urgent consideration should be given to resume Safe Pass courses delivered by SOLAS in view of the fact the construction industry has resumed activity under phase 1 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7449/20]

Emergency Works Scheme

Aindrias Moynihan

273. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options for funding available for a school (details supplied) that has a student starting at the school in September 2020 that is wheelchair bound and in relation to whom the purchase of specific equipment is required for the playground to enable them play with their peers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8001/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aindrias Moynihan

611. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for the reopening of learning and disability services for adults and children that are closed due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8067/20]

Meat Processing Plants

Aindrias Moynihan

690. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that current capacity output will continue at meat processing factories and facilities to meet the commercial demand required for their products in view of the number of positive test results for Covid-19 for employees at these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7994/20]

Agriculture Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

692. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if agricultural schemes due for payment in 2020 are in line for payment on time in view of the fact that inspections may not be carried out due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8057/20]

Better Energy Homes Scheme

Aindrias Moynihan

722. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe in place to allow previous participants of SEAI to avail of the better energy warmer homes scheme under the delivery of free energy efficiency improvements to their homes in view of the fact they only availed of one aspect of the scheme previously, for example, the insulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7459/20]

Driver Test

Aindrias Moynihan

807. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to advance driver tests for trained drivers who have completed their driving instruction criteria for testing; his views on matters raised by a person (details supplied) in correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7684/20]

Motor Tax

Aindrias Moynihan

817. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if vans used for domestic purposes can be evaluated for motor tax based on CO2 emissions for private cars rather than the current cc-based valuation for commercial vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7770/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

996. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the options open for persons registered and studying with an online course, for example, in a college (details supplied) in which they are being classed as full-time students by her Department but are available to work and have been advised that there is no option for making a social welfare payment available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7997/20]

Revenue Commissioners

Aindrias Moynihan

71. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if the J9 stamp being used by the Revenue Commissioners to process the wage subsidy scheme will be treated as paid contributions for employees under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5868/20]

Flood Relief Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

147. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6544/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Aindrias Moynihan

180. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new secondary school for Ballincollig, County Cork; when the opportunity for a public consultation campaign will take place for the patron selection; his plans to have the patron selection in place for September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5735/20]

School Enrolments

Aindrias Moynihan

181. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of addressing the shortage of second level places for the 2020-21 school year in Ballincollig, County Cork; if the pandemic will cause delays in addressing this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5736/20]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

203. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide ASD units in Ballincollig, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5925/20]

Special Educational Needs

Aindrias Moynihan

204. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide ASD units in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5926/20]

School Transport Administration

Aindrias Moynihan

319. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Bus Éireann will receive approval to issue school bus ticket refunds in view of the fact that schools will not reopen before September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6548/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

515. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures in place for employees in receipt of the wage subsidy scheme in which an employer is not topping up pay and employees are being instructed to work full-time for a reduced take home pay which results in a payment below the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5869/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

527. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures in place for employees in receipt of the wage subsidy scheme in cases in which the employer is not topping up their pay and they are being instructed to work full-time for reduced take home pay which could result in them receiving payment below the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6659/20]

Farmers Markets

Aindrias Moynihan

532. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to the reopening farmers’ markets to be permitted by implementing specific measures outlined (details supplied). [5581/20]

Farmers Markets

Aindrias Moynihan

561. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to reopening farmers’ markets to be permitted by implementing the specific measures outlined in a document (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5786/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aindrias Moynihan

861. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a submission submitted by an organisation (details supplied) has been considered; if in particular, riding schools can reopen in either phase 1 or 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business in view of the fact that social distancing rules can be adhered to and that it is an outdoor activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5931/20]

Telecommunications Services

Aindrias Moynihan

941. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has conducted health research on 5G; the status of a national risk assessment of technologies or equipment involved with the roll out of 5G networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6545/20]

Electric Vehicles

Aindrias Moynihan

942. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding available to local authorities to install public e-car charging points in each of the past two years; the funding each local authority has requested and drawn down in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6547/20]

Sport and Recreational Development

Aindrias Moynihan

993. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a submission submitted by an organisation (details supplied) has been considered; if in particular, riding schools can re-open in either phase one or two of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business in view of the fact that social distancing rules can be adhered to and that it is an outdoor activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5932/20]

Childcare Services

Aindrias Moynihan

1145. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a person (details supplied) will be eligible for the proposed childcare for essential workers scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6546/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

1274. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the maternity benefit, pandemic unemployment payment or the temporary Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme will continue for employees in the private sector in order to provide employment protection in cases in which the employee is unable to access childcare to return to work when their sector reopens under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6657/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aindrias Moynihan

1275. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the employment protections being considered or in place to ensure security and protection of employment in the public and private sectors if employees cannot return to work due to no childcare being available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6658/20]

Water and Sewerage Schemes

Aindrias Moynihan

1328. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the increased payment for private domestic wells will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5757/20]

Departmental Meetings

Aindrias Moynihan

359. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a meeting has taken place with groups involved in advancing the bundle of new Garda stations including Macroom, County Cork to which he referred to in Dáil Éireann on 12 December 2019; if so, the persons or bodies that participated in this meeting; the outcome of the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4328/20]

Dietetic Services Provision

Aindrias Moynihan

512. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the reason the dietician service in Ballincollig, County Cork, was withdrawn from the chronic disease management programme; when the service will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4211/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Aindrias Moynihan

569. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a procedure will take place for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4456/20]

Tobacco Control Measures

Aindrias Moynihan

893. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the status of the ban on menthol cigarettes; when the measure will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5473/20]

Insurance Costs

Aindrias Moynihan

85. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to reduce the cost of insurance for community groups holding events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3022/20]

Garda Stations

Aindrias Moynihan

132. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a project (details supplied) in view of the fact that the site is shared with the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3023/20]