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Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Exceptional Needs Payment
Bernard Durkan
129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16396/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Bernard Durkan
17. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to be in a position to achieve emission reduction targets in line with the programme for Government while at the same time protecting economic progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16051/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Programme for Government
Bernard Durkan
19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the mission statement of his Department with particular reference to the main components of his brief; the timescale within which he expects to be in a position to achieve his targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16050/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Bernard Durkan
62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the replacement of fossil fuel-based electricity generation by the generation of electricity from non-fossil fuels as a means of reduction of emissions in a sustainable way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16199/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Bernard Durkan
63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he has set out priorities in respect of climate action with a view to reducing emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16200/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Departmental Budgets
Bernard Durkan
64. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the extent to which the budget of his Department is adequate to meet the costs of the targets set in respect of his Department in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16201/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Bernard Durkan
65. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he has identified the most important issues and targets to be met in respect of reduction of emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16202/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Bernard Durkan
66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects that Ireland can compete with all other European countries in the area of carbon reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16203/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Waste Management
Bernard Durkan
67. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to be in a position to bring about a reduction in plastic waste onshore and offshore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16204/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Waste Management
Bernard Durkan
68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he expects Ireland should proceed in respect of waste management, whether by combination of landfill and reduction or by other means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16205/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Renewable Energy Generation
Bernard Durkan
69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which non-fossil generated electricity is currently capable of meeting the demands of the national grid; if progress to date is adequate in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16206/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Electric Vehicles
Bernard Durkan
70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of vehicles totally reliant on electricity propulsion in use; his expectations for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16207/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Renewable Energy Generation
Bernard Durkan
71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the requirement in terms of daily electricity use here; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to avail of the economic benefit associated with locally generated electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16208/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Social Welfare Appeals
Bernard Durkan
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16162/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will review eligibility for a full medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) who currently has a general practitioner card, which was awarded in 2018, but whose medical circumstances have deteriorated significantly in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16174/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Brexit Preparations
Bernard Durkan
25. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to obviate the negative impact of Brexit on the economy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15689/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Ministerial Priorities
Bernard Durkan
35. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to combine enterprise and innovation in the context of maximising economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis; the degree to which he has identified precise job numbers to be realised in this context on an annual basis over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15688/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Foreign Direct Investment
Bernard Durkan
87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to encourage foreign direct investment in the future in view of Brexit and the international political scene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16003/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Job Creation
Bernard Durkan
88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to set specific targets for job creation with a view to a major positive impact on the creation of employment in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16004/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Job Creation
Bernard Durkan
89. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he can liaise with his colleagues throughout the European Union with a view to maximisation of efforts in a co-ordinated fashion to support job creation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis and Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16005/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Departmental Priorities
Bernard Durkan
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the details of the mission statement of his Department in the context of the recovery of Ireland and the European Union following the Covid-19 crisis and the added complication of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16006/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Bernard Durkan
91. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps to be taken to bring about economic recovery following the economic impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16007/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Trade Relations
Bernard Durkan
92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which alternative markets continue to be found for Irish products in view of the impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16008/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Microenterprise Loan Fund
Bernard Durkan
93. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he is of the view that the available funding under the microenterprise loan scheme can be made available to a vastly increased number of applicants thereby increasing their chances of recovery and progress in the aftermath of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16009/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Industrial Development
Bernard Durkan
94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which efforts continue to be made to invest in modern industry throughout the island of Ireland with a view to ensuring the maximum positive impact on international markets for products originating throughout the island ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Trade Relations
Bernard Durkan
95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which efforts continue to be made to identify new markets throughout the European Union and globally for Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16011/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Industrial Development
Bernard Durkan
96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he continues to support and drive the creation of new enterprises in the indigenous sector nationally with particular reference on the need to encourage the generation of employment throughout the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16012/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Foreign Direct Investment
Bernard Durkan
97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he remains confident that Ireland continues to have the ability to attract foreign direct investment at a level required meet the economic needs of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16125/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Housing for People with Disabilities
Bernard Durkan
381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the necessary works can be completed in the property of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15290/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Bernard Durkan
398. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for the provision of an adequate supply of affordable and local authority housing in line with current and growing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15004/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Defence Forces Strength
Bernard Durkan
485. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which he plans to increase and stabilise the strength of the Defence Forces at all levels across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15003/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Public Sector Pensions
Bernard Durkan
489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if a full review will take place in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15328/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
701. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an entitlement to a basic social welfare payment exists in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14720/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Bernard Durkan
702. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if rent allowance has been increased in line with current rent in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14725/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Bernard Durkan
704. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if this question will be accepted as notice of the appeal against the decision to seek recovery of an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) on the basis that the applicant did not fully understand the significance of her response to the questions regarding eligibility of payment; if an oral hearing can be arranged at an early date in respect of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14754/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Rent Supplement Scheme
Bernard Durkan
717. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if rent support can be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14972/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
Bernard Durkan
718. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which an entitlement to a contributory State pension exists or can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14974/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Allowance
Bernard Durkan
726. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15020/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Disability Allowance
Bernard Durkan
741. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a deduction is being made from the disability allowance payment of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15286/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Treatment Benefit Scheme
Bernard Durkan
762. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for a free hearing test in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15524/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Seniors Alert Scheme
Bernard Durkan
795. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a personal pendant alarm can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15289/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
901. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); if the return of original documents submitted as part of the person's application will be expedited in view of the fact the individual is urgently required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14718/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
909. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the request to set aside a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14825/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
915. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14987/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Garda Strength
Bernard Durkan
916. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána, including the Garda Reserve; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated in the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15002/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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International Protection
Bernard Durkan
918. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to previous parliamentary questions in the case of a person (details supplied), if the information requested can be supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15016/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
921. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility of residency status, stamp 4 and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15079/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
936. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the appropriate procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15351/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
937. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if arrangements will be made to review residency entitlements in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15357/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Immigration Policy
Bernard Durkan
941. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce a scheme to help regularise undocumented workers within the State; the proposed timeline for introducing such a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15428/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
949. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when naturalisation will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15590/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Bernard Durkan
1015. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an appropriate appointment and treatment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14731/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Health Services Staff
Bernard Durkan
1074. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be offered alternative employment other than in the ambulance service in view of the fact that the person's health suffered; if, in the circumstances, it might be possible to meet their requirements in another Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14973/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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HSE Regional Service Plans
Bernard Durkan
1084. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of the awaited development phase of Naas General Hospital, the new national children’s hospital and other similar capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15001/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Health Services Provision
Bernard Durkan
1085. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which comparable replacement public hospital bed provision has been provided following the closure of St. Brigid’s hospital, Crooksling; the current or proposed use of the premises and lands at Crooksling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15009/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hospital Charges
Bernard Durkan
1139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the provision being made to waive the accident and emergency charge for public patients during the Covid-19 pandemic in circumstances in which a patient has had no other option to attend accident and emergency for care due to restricted access to other care options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15348/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Bernard Durkan
1226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a person (details supplied); if the case will be dealt with in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15589/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Work Permits
Bernard Durkan
17. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to an application for a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13844/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Home Repossessions Rate
Bernard Durkan
155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the number of repossessions of family homes carried out by each of the main banks in each of the past five years to date; the number of multiple residence developments affected in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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School Staff
Bernard Durkan
384. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the decision to refuse the provision of extra teaching staff to a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13843/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Bernard Durkan
504. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a Covid-19 payment will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13987/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Community Employment Schemes
Bernard Durkan
517. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a PPSN, personal public service number, will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14306/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Parental Leave
Bernard Durkan
613. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider increasing the upper age limit for parental leave by one year, with particular reference to the ongoing restrictions concerning Covid-19 and the fact that parents who currently have saved parental leave to use may not get a chance to use it due to their child reaching 12 years of age before the end of the pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13888/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
616. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of the case of a person (details supplied) pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13966/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
624. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when consideration will be given to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14119/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Citizenship Applications
Bernard Durkan
625. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14136/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
626. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason an application for stamp 5 has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied); the most appropriate steps to take now in order to keep their status updated in view of the fact their most current one is due to expire in August 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14148/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
631. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); when they will be granted permission to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14232/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Bernard Durkan
752. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if urgent spinal surgery will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if urgent HALO traction treatment can be accommodated as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14149/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Student Grant Scheme
Bernard Durkan
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if applicants for higher education grants that worked during the Covid-19 emergency will not incur a reduction or cessation of SUSI grant entitlement in view of the fact that they worked as requested during the emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13165/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Bernard Durkan
267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the decision to refuse the provision of extra teaching staff to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13702/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Staff
Bernard Durkan
268. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which adequate provision can be made in respect of teaching staff levels at a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the possibility of the loss of a teacher and the negative consequences arising therefrom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13704/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Immigration Policy
Bernard Durkan
294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 9 June 2020, the procedure now being followed by the immigration authorities to determine the entitlement of the applicant under Irish or international law in view of the fact that the order to deport has been revoked; the extent to which the case can validly progress in the short term; the means by which it can be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12978/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of joint family visa applications in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13024/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Deportation Orders
Bernard Durkan
298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the request to set aside a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13025/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Immigration Status
Bernard Durkan
308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13244/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Citizenship Status
Bernard Durkan
309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if citizenship will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13245/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Residency Permits
Bernard Durkan
310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if arrangements will be made to grant an emergency GNIB card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13246/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Bernard Durkan
435. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appropriate wheelchair will be made temporarily available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
436. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12983/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Medical Cards
Bernard Durkan
477. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Bernard Durkan
573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when churches and places of worship will be allowed to reopen in the context of easing Covid-19 restrictions; the specific guidelines which need to be adhered to in respect of public health advice by the NPHET; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13706/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Tuberculosis Eradication Programme
Bernard Durkan
615. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of bovine animals found to have failed the TB eradication test in each of the past five years to date in respect of both the dairy herd and the beef herd. [13703/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Sports Capital Programme
Bernard Durkan
680. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various applicants to which sports capital grants were awarded will have the time within which they are required to complete their respective projects extended by approximately 18 months in order to facilitate the restoration of their voluntary fundraising activities which were impacted by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12980/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
681. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for electrification of the rail line to Maynooth and beyond thereby contributing to reduction of emissions and increase efficiency of the transport network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12981/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
682. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which preparations are in hand to improve the frequency and capacity of the commuter rail service serving north County Kildare on both lines; when the extra carriages required are likely to be delivered; the expected increase capacity arising in addition to emission reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12982/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Bernard Durkan
707. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken by his Department to aid the recovery of the aviation sector which has been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis; the extent to which proposed redundancies in an airline (details supplied) can be prevented by EU Covid-19 related supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13163/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Childcare Scheme
Bernard Durkan
764. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions being taken to ensure that first-time applicants for the universal subsidy under the national childcare scheme can still apply for the subsidy, notwithstanding the fact that online application via MyGovId appears to be halted due to the unavailability of appointments to obtain the public services card; if an alternative method for application has been established in view of the unavailability of such appointments; if applicants will be backdated from date of eligibility in view of the fact late application may occur through no fault of their own due to the circumstances outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13168/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Bernard Durkan
821. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when more than four weeks' outstanding pandemic unemployment payments will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12975/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Disability Allowance
Bernard Durkan
822. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1066 of 3 June 2020, if, as already indicated a review of the applicant’s means will be undertaken with a view to increasing their underpayment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12976/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Jobseeker's Allowance
Bernard Durkan
823. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if jobseekers allowance will be made payable to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12979/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Social Welfare Overpayments
Bernard Durkan
838. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review a decision to seek recovery of an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) on the basis that the applicant did not fully understand the significance of their response to the questions regarding eligibility of payment; if this notice is acceptable grounds to appeal against the decision; if an oral hearing can be arranged in respect of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13164/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Carer's Allowance
Bernard Durkan
839. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which carer’s allowance payment levels have been affected by the pandemic support payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13166/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Bereavement Care
Bernard Durkan
866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an augmentation of the bereavement grant will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13705/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Passport Applications
Bernard Durkan
26. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10798/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Bernard Durkan
71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if on their return to work, employees in the construction sector can expect to operate on the basis of a normal wage inclusive or exclusive of a pandemic unemployment payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Road Traffic Offences
Bernard Durkan
332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons arrested and-or charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and-or drugs in each of the past six months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10797/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
333. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when naturalisation status will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10799/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Domestic Violence
Bernard Durkan
393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of domestic violence brought to the attention of An Garda Síochána in County Kildare in each of the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11497/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Bernard Durkan
394. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which persons awaiting process of their application for residency and naturalisation status have had their status temporarily extended during the Covid-19 crisis in view of the fact that some persons might not be a position to access social or medical services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11498/20]