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Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Darren O'Rourke
831. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a taxi driver will need an engineer's report to verify works if they adapt their vehicle to meet Covid-19 public health advice; and if so, the person or body that will cover the cost for the report. [7969/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
832. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it will be made mandatory for all passengers and staff to wear face coverings on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7972/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Consumer Rights
Darren O'Rourke
835. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to ensure travellers are entitled to cash refunds for cancelled flights. [8028/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
994. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the protections in place to ensure the health and safety and terms and conditions of employment of construction workers returning to work during the Covid-19 period; if the protections are equally available to agency workers and subcontractors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7970/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Local Authority Rates
Darren O'Rourke
1069. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated loss in revenue from commercial rates to date by Meath, Louth, Wicklow and Kildare county councils; if all rates due during Covid-19 period will be paid by his Department; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7971/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
11. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach the number of persons who can attend a small wedding as provided for in phase 4 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the number of persons who can attend larger weddings scheduled for phase 5; and if will he provide further clarity on the holding of weddings here in 2020. [6772/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Universal Social Charge Application
Darren O'Rourke
125. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the way in which USC charges are applied to apprentices; if he has considered waiving this charge for apprentices;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6768/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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SOLAS Administration
Darren O'Rourke
363. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if SOLAS payments for apprentices have moved to fortnightly rather than weekly for all apprentices or only for on-site apprentices; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6769/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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State Examinations
Darren O'Rourke
364. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the protocols in place for leaving certificate students that were home-schooled in the 2019-2020 term; the protocols in place for students that do not have a standard classroom exam history on file; the protocols in place for students that took the leaving certificate exam in 2019 and intend to resit in 2020 having moved school for some subjects and home-schooling for others; the protocols in place for others in similar anomalous positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6770/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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School Transport Administration
Darren O'Rourke
365. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for private contractors working on the school transport scheme; if it will be ensured it is equal to that of public providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6771/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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EU Issues
Darren O'Rourke
488. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the latest Report of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6765/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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HSE Reports
Darren O'Rourke
790. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when the Valproate project response report will be published; if he will provide details of the recommendations in the report; if his attention has been drawn to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK and the compensation scheme for persons affected by foetal anti-convulsant syndrome in France; his plans to take a similar approach here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6763/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
791. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 deaths by county and age bracket up to 10 May 2020 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
944. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements he has had with utility companies in an effort to reduce consumer utility bills during the Covid-19 crisis; if he has considered or proposed the introduction of off-peak rates on a permanent basis for telephone, broadband, electricity and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6762/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Budgets
Darren O'Rourke
1048. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget allocated to his Department for 2020; the breakdown of this budget for the transport, tourism and sport sections; if this has been revised since its original allocation due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6738/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Budgets
Darren O'Rourke
1049. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount his Department allocated for spending on road, cycling and rail infrastructure in addition to public transport in each of the years 2017 to 2020, in tabular form; the breakdown of this spending for 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6739/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Road Projects Data
Darren O'Rourke
1050. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of constructing 1 km of cycle path; the estimated cost of constructing one kilometre of footpath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Light Rail Projects Status
Darren O'Rourke
1051. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed light rail system for Cork; the estimated cost of this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6741/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Light Rail Projects Status
Darren O'Rourke
1052. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if introducing light rail or tram systems in cities other than Dublin has been examined by his Department; if so, if a summary of this information including the estimated costs will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6742/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects
Darren O'Rourke
1053. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of transport infrastructure projects funded by his Department expected to be completed within the next five years; the estimated final cost of these projects; if a breakdown of same by the categories of road, active transport and public transport will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/20]