Parliamentary questions

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Cormac Devlin

365. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the supports available to circuses in terms of capital and other grants; if she will consider further supports for this cultural and entertainment industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26996/20]

Sports Funding

Cormac Devlin

366. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht when the large-scale sport infrastructure fund will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27002/20]

Housing Provision

Cormac Devlin

398. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of sheltered housing complexes that have been supported or supplied by his Department over the past ten years which provided accommodation for the elderly and those with a mental or physical disability by year in tabular form; his plans for the future of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27001/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Cormac Devlin

923. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a programme to support nursing and other residential homes which are being impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic to improve ICT facilities to ensure residents have access to video calling facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26993/20]

Diabetes Strategy

Cormac Devlin

924. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the resumption of normal diabetes reviews in hospitals and primary care will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26994/20]

Maternity Services

Cormac Devlin

925. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he has received an update from maternity hospitals on when they will lift restrictions on partners attending antenatal scans, appointments, labour and the hour post birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26995/20]

National Volunteering Strategy

Cormac Devlin

1039. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if she will provide an update on the progress that has been made on the National Volunteering Strategy and the time frame for the full implementation of the same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27000/20]

Light Rail Projects

Cormac Devlin

10. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans to extend the Luas to Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25822/20]

Rail Network

Cormac Devlin

32. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of a new DART station at Woodbrook, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25821/20]

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Cormac Devlin

57. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to ensure the SBCI are providing extensions to Covid-19 payment breaks for firms that are impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25790/20]

Hospital Facilities

Cormac Devlin

50. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the details of future plans within the St. Vincent's Healthcare Group, in particular St Michael’s Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, and St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, County Dublin. [23660/20]

Hospital Facilities

Cormac Devlin

100. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when funding will be given under the capital project in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 for phase II of the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire. [23659/20]

Road Safety

Cormac Devlin

202. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be made available to local authorities that have yet to complete the 30 km residential speed limit review within their administrative areas; and if so, when this funding will be provided. [23836/20]

Local Authority Services

Cormac Devlin

349. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of tree preservation orders issued by the four Dublin local authorities in each of the years 2015 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23835/20]

Rental Sector

Cormac Devlin

350. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the options open to residents who are being charged excessive ground rent by the landlords or owner of their houses especially in such instances in which the ground rent is due to expire in 2029 yet the resident is being charged €30,000 as in the case of a person (details supplied). [23837/20]

Departmental Schemes

Cormac Devlin

351. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he has and will bring forward to assist apartment owners and multi-unit developments that are or have experienced building defects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23838/20]

Third Level Admissions

Cormac Devlin

542. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the process in place for students who deferred their CAO applications until 2020; the way in which they will be dealt with under the standardised grade system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23834/20]

Childcare Services

Cormac Devlin

52. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the status of the establishment of childcare Ireland. [22367/20]

After-School Support Services

Cormac Devlin

53. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his plans to increase the range of after-school services in schools and community hubs in Dublin. [22366/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

76. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the aviation and car rental sectors will be included in the Covid-19 industrial review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22163/20]

Road Improvement Schemes

Cormac Devlin

177. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to review or amend the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets during the lifetime of the Thirty-third Dáil to ensure it meets international best practice to protect the rights of persons with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22155/20]

Driver Licences

Cormac Devlin

234. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to ensure that persons over 70 years of age can access NDLS services online; if he will consider extending their licences for a full year; if the requirement for a general medical test will be waived in view of advice given to such persons about Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22156/20]

Disability Support Services

Cormac Devlin

431. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will correspond with local authorities to remind them of their legal obligations to ensure the rights of persons with a disability are adequately considered in interim mobility plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22154/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

603. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education the status of preparations to reopen a school (details supplied); the status of preparations for permanent facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22237/20]

Public Services Card

Cormac Devlin

732. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection when scheduling for appointments for the public services card will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22145/20]

Free Travel Scheme

Cormac Devlin

733. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection the arrangements being made to give persons that are unable to get a public services card the free travel pass; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22146/20]

Jobseeker's Payments

Cormac Devlin

734. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of jobseeker’s payments that have been activated in each county quarterly from Q1 2018 to Q2 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22149/20]

Jobseeker's Payments

Cormac Devlin

735. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to requesting the assistance of local employment service personnel in processing and progressing those on jobseeker’s payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22150/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Cormac Devlin

736. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment that take up a springboard course will continue to receive the payment at the prevailing rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22151/20]

Back to Education Allowance

Cormac Devlin

737. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22152/20]

Respite Care Services

Cormac Devlin

977. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the development of a national respite support scheme for children under six years of age living with a serious disability; and if not, if support will be provided to a foundation (details supplied) in order that it can expand its pilot programme. [22161/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

978. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if the matter of allowing hotels to operate wedding functions later than 11:30 p.m. will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22162/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

1331. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the occupational counselling available to front line staff that have had to deal with increased mortality rates during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22157/20]

Disabilities Assessments

Cormac Devlin

1332. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22158/20]

Medical Cards

Cormac Devlin

1333. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the changes to the GMS for persons over 70 years of age will become active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22159/20]

General Practitioner Services

Cormac Devlin

1334. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the changes to the GMS scheme for children under 12 years of age will become active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22160/20]

Company Law

Cormac Devlin

111. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the work that the Company Law Review Group has been asked to carry out for his Department with regard to examining changes to company law with respect to insolvent companies and related commitments in the Programme for Government; the estimated timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20217/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

248. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct the National Transport Authority to establish a dedicated Covid-19 response unit for the taxi sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20222/20]

Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme

Cormac Devlin

382. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the implementation and funding of the eastern CFRAM study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/20]

Student Grant Scheme

Cormac Devlin

680. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider reviewing the Student Support Act 2011 and the student grants scheme to provide more discretion for deciding officers in cases in which students and their families are in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20218/20]

Social Welfare Inspections

Cormac Devlin

851. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the arrangements involving the transfer of passenger data between airports and ports and her Department; the legislative basis of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20128/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Cormac Devlin

852. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the arrangements in place for self-employed persons that wish to access the pandemic unemployment payment with regard to taxi drivers that have suffered a significant reduction in their income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20215/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Cormac Devlin

853. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the arrangements in place to confirm persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment and temporary wage subsidy scheme continue to reside in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20216/20]

Care of the Elderly

Cormac Devlin

1225. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of day services for older persons and persons living with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20219/20]

Nursing Staff

Cormac Devlin

1226. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of his plans to increase the number of nurse specialists in the field of Parkinson's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20220/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

Cormac Devlin

36. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she plans to introduce a system to enable persons to defer receipt of their State pension (contributory) on an annual basis. [18966/20]

Brexit Issues

Cormac Devlin

36. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the United Kingdom will honour its withdrawal agreement with the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18489/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Cormac Devlin

74. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider extending the cap on the restart grant to €25,000 for the licensed trade in view of the impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18866/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

86. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to ensure that hairdressers, barbers and beauty and nail salons are complying with public health guidelines regarding Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18863/20]

Motor Tax

Cormac Devlin

190. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider adjusting the motor tax system to allow customers pay quarterly online at the same rate as an annual payment in view of the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18861/20]

Driver Licences

Cormac Devlin

191. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider allowing persons over 70 years of age to automatically extend the validity of their driver licence for a further year using the online portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18862/20]

Value Added Tax

Cormac Devlin

267. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing VAT and other stimulus measures for the car rental industry in view of the impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18865/20]

National Monuments

Cormac Devlin

282. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works ceased control of or involvement with the national monument at Tully Church, Lehaunstown, County Dublin inside the Cherrywood STZ in view of the fact it is clearly marked with an Office of Public Works sign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18860/20]

Parking Regulations

Cormac Devlin

808. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to allow authorities pursue parking fines issued here for cars registered in the UK; the way in which it will change post-Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18864/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

1034. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the stage of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business in which it is envisaged groups of more than 50 persons will be able to attend indoor religious and spiritual gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18857/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Cormac Devlin

1035. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if universal access to Covid-19 testing will be established to support patients who require a test before attending hospitals for day or other procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18858/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

1036. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if face shields are considered a sufficient substitute for persons in indoor locations such as shops or on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18859/20]

Creative Ireland Programme

Cormac Devlin

40. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure ongoing support for local authorities through the Creative Ireland programme. [17289/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Cormac Devlin

42. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that arts and cultural bodies in Dublin are consulted to ensure that they recover and enhance their impact in the aftermath of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17288/20]

Heritage Sites

Cormac Devlin

23. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of the Office of Public Works with respect to the historic buildings, monuments and artifacts within the Cherrywood strategic development zone; and the plans of the OPW during and post-construction for same. [16982/20]

National Monuments

Cormac Devlin

34. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expenditure and maintenance by the OPW of the Monkstown Castle (details supplied). [16983/20]

Better Energy Homes Scheme

Cormac Devlin

103. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional funding will be provided to the better energy communities scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17429/20]

Driver Test

Cormac Devlin

123. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests will resume; the number of test centres that will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17430/20]

Schools Building Projects

Cormac Devlin

434. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) moving to new premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17432/20]

Public Services Card

Cormac Devlin

484. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when appointments for public services cards will resume subject to public health advice; her plans to move the process online; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17431/20]

Childcare Services

Cormac Devlin

556. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procedures being taken to cease the closure of playgroups across Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17428/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

771. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if the guidelines issued to nursing homes on family visits will be reviewed to ensure, subject to public health, that the rights of residents and their families are respected and will include an independent appeal mechanism to deal with situations in which agreement cannot be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17427/20]

Bond Markets

Cormac Devlin

30. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if measures are being taken to refinance the outstanding obligations into long-term debt of the State in view of the historically low borrowing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16279/20]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Cormac Devlin

19. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to enable SMEs to return to capacity in circumstances in which it is possible; and his further plans to strengthen the resilience, productivity and innovation of SMEs. [15818/20]

Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Cormac Devlin

109. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional funding will be available to local authorities that have exhausted their trading online voucher allowances for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16095/20]

Harbours and Piers

Cormac Devlin

155. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided to each local authority on the transfer of a harbour under the Harbours Act 2015; the date and amount of each transfer in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16096/20]

Road Projects

Cormac Devlin

156. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the M11 and N11 junction upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/20]

Noise Pollution

Cormac Devlin

157. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering introducing legislation or providing funding to reduce the impact of noise from motorways in particular the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16098/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Cormac Devlin

317. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be reviewed to ensure payments being made to employees are subject to the usual PAYE system rather than allowing potentially significant tax liabilities to develop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16103/20]

Special Educational Needs

Cormac Devlin

505. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the autistic spectrum disorder units at primary and post-primary level being funded in County Dublin in 2019 and 2020; the number, name and location of those approved for 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16089/20]

State Pensions

Cormac Devlin

699. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the increase in the pension age to 67 years of age has been deferred; the steps required to implement the policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16100/20]

Crime Data

Cormac Devlin

967. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the incidence of dog thefts reported to An Garda Síochána in 2019 and the first six months of 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16099/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

990. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned national guidelines governing the reopening of services for persons with disabilities in either day and respite settings during the Covid-19 pandemic; when they will be published and implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16090/20]

Disability Services Provision

Cormac Devlin

991. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when it is envisaged a facility (details supplied) will be allowed resume services for its customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16091/20]

Disability Services Provision

Cormac Devlin

992. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when a service (details supplied) will be allowed to resume services for its customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16092/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Cormac Devlin

993. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when normal services for adolescent mental health and other similar services will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/20]

Health Services Provision

Cormac Devlin

994. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when normal services for development checks for infants and children will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16094/20]

Road Projects

Cormac Devlin

78. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to providing additional funding to local authorities as part of the July stimulus initiative to complete outstanding 30 km/h road projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14396/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

126. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is proposing to ensure persons using public transport wear face coverings and masks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14393/20]

Value Added Tax

Cormac Devlin

179. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to reducing the VAT rate on personal protective equipment to 0%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14391/20]

Property Tax

Cormac Devlin

188. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to extend the 2020 local property tax collection date from 21 July to 18 August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/20]

Departmental Staff

Cormac Devlin

247. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of conservation rangers and wildlife inspectors recruited by her Department in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14539/20]

Environmental Protection Enforcement

Cormac Devlin

316. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of tree preservation orders issued by the four Dublin local authorities in each of the years 2015 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14395/20]

Springboard Programme

Cormac Devlin

463. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the eligibility requirements for Springboard courses will be reviewed to allow persons enrol in more than one minor course simultaneously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14476/20]

Springboard Programme

Cormac Devlin

464. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a review will be carried out of the Springboard system to ensure courses are delivering value money for the taxpayer and persons participating; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14477/20]

Departmental Budgets

Cormac Devlin

532. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for the youth employment support scheme increased by 20%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14538/20]

Garda Reserve

Cormac Devlin

656. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of the Garda Reserve members as of 31 December 2019 that completed the minimum of 208 annual hours per year duty obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14537/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

834. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed national guidelines governing the reopening of services for persons with disabilities in day and respite settings during the Covid-19 pandemic; when these guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14394/20]

National Debt

Cormac Devlin

81. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to refinance the outstanding obligations into long-term debt of the State in view of the historically low borrowing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/20]

Mortgage Lending

Cormac Devlin

82. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to assist applicants that were refused access to a mortgage on the basis they are in receipt of a Covid-19 pandemic payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13673/20]

English Language Training Organisations

Cormac Devlin

260. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken to protect foreign language schools in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13680/20]

Special Educational Needs

Cormac Devlin

261. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the July provision; if it will be made mandatory for schools which cater for persons with special needs to provide the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13681/20]

EU Directives

Cormac Devlin

274. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the 5th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive will be transposed here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13674/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

568. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if NPHET will be requested to consider preparing new guidelines for residential centres that allow for the differentiated risk level between nursing homes and social care homes during the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Cormac Devlin

569. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if regulations will be published that make the wearing of face coverings mandatory on public transport and in certain settings, such as hairdressers, in circumstances in which social distancing guidelines cannot be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13676/20]