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Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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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]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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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]