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Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Aindrias Moynihan
403. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when cocooning groups will be able to shop for essential items in view of the fact it is not listed in the Roadmap of Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10190/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Aindrias Moynihan
404. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if businesses not listed in phases 2 and 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business could be considered for reopening if a satisfactory plan for these businesses to adhere to social distancing guidelines can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10191/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Aindrias Moynihan
408. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the contingency plans and protocols in place since 14 March 2020 to allow SouthDoc services respond to the challenges posed by Covid-19 will be reviewed with consideration for resumption of normal service for counties Cork and Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10264/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Agriculture Industry
Aindrias Moynihan
494. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for reviewing the licence for the use of a wood preservative (details supplied) for agricultural activities; the factors that will influence a decision in relation to the product; the stakeholder engagement that will be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10255/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Better Energy Homes Scheme
Aindrias Moynihan
505. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the review on the SEAI scheme to consider revisits for additional works under the scheme will be completed; when urgent consideration for applications will be reopened for homeowners that are seeking to avail of free upgrades under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10346/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Aindrias Moynihan
516. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the analysis conducted on broadband capacity for addresses (details supplied) which resulted in them being transferred from the blue commercial zone to the NBI amber zone; the basis of the decision; when the decision was made; the person or body that took part in the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10095/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Aindrias Moynihan
517. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if high speed broadband can be made available to persons working from home (details supplied) due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10096/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Aindrias Moynihan
518. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if high speed broadband can be made available to persons working from home (details supplied) due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10097/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Fire Stations
Aindrias Moynihan
689. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10022/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Aindrias Moynihan
47. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance the measures in place for employees in receipt of the temporary wage subsidy scheme in which an employer is not topping up pay and employees are working full-time for a significant reduced take home pay without any consultation from the employer to the employee on accepting a reduced salary; if it is intended for the scheme to be used in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9477/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]