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Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Driver Licences
Róisín Shortall
855. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the case of persons whose provisional licence expired during the Covid-19 crisis, he will make an exemption to the rule that persons seeking to take out a third or subsequent provisional licence must show evidence of having taken a driver test or hold an appointment for a forthcoming driving test in view of the limited access to driver lessons and the suspension of driver tests since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11018/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Róisín Shortall
874. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the protections in place for air passengers who are unable to use their tickets due to travel restrictions in circumstances in which the flight is scheduled to depart; if airlines will be obliged to refund these passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11268/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Planning Issues
Róisín Shortall
1046. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a regulatory framework exists which planning authorities must adhere to for granting extensions of permitted working hours on construction sites; and if planning authorities are required to consult with affected residents and stakeholders before granting an extension. [11274/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Rental Sector
Róisín Shortall
1068. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he has taken to address the proliferation of short-term lettings in urban areas such as those by a company (details supplied) which is causing great difficulties for persons who need to rent and live in towns and cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10922/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Planning Issues
Róisín Shortall
1076. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if local authorities and An Bord Pleanála are obliged to request flood risk assessments on planning applications in circumstances in which there is considerable evidence of historical flooding on the site and the development plan identifies the site as a flood risk; and if there is a justification for not carrying out a flood risk assessment in one or both of these instances. [11273/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Arts Council
Róisín Shortall
1103. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address the case of a person (details supplied) regarding financial support for higher education; and if there are additional subsidies available. [11270/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Róisín Shortall
20. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will support the WHO and Costa Rica proposal on a global pooling mechanism of Covid-19 related health technologies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9876/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Direct Provision System
Róisín Shortall
247. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the situation in a direct provision centre (details supplied); if he will engage with the residents directly and not through the management of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10272/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Direct Provision System
Róisín Shortall
248. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address concerns raised by residents of a direct provision centre (details supplied); if urgent action will be taken to protect residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10273/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Personal Insolvency Arrangements
Róisín Shortall
259. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide statistical information in relation to section 115A of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 (details supplied). [10432/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Direct Provision System
Róisín Shortall
368. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of Covid-19 cases in direct provision centres and a centre (details supplied); and if the centre is included in the overall figures for direct provision centres. [9155/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Róisín Shortall
410. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when family visits to patients receiving end-of-life care will recommence (details supplied); and if plans are being considered to facilitate this safely. [10270/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Health Screening Programmes
Róisín Shortall
411. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans to continue providing free HIV screening services for high-risk groups; if consideration has been given to distributing rapid HIV test kits to high-risk groups free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10274/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Departmental Projects
Róisín Shortall
412. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the details of the projects that have received State funding to date under the Sláintecare integration fund; the amount of funding already provided to each project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10275/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Alcohol Treatment Services
Róisín Shortall
433. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the considerations that have been given to alcohol delivery services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10431/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Róisín Shortall
675. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered the recovery plan of an organisation (details supplied); and if additional supports will be provided to sectors most impacted by Covid-19. [10271/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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National Lottery
Róisín Shortall
124. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are delays with persons being paid their national lottery winnings in cases in which they have won a prize; if so, when the problem will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9166/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Gaelscoil Issues
Róisín Shortall
262. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional support will be provided to students who attend Gaelscoileanna particularly in cases in which Irish is not spoken in the home therefore depriving students of day-to-day use of their primary learning language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9156/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Róisín Shortall
263. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional support will be provided to address the specific needs of children with learning disabilities; if the funding will be allocated to facilitate additional classes and support to these students in addition to the existing model when they return to school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9157/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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DEIS Scheme
Róisín Shortall
264. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the criteria used for allocation of teaching posts in DEIS schools (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9159/20]