Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
Page 10 of 11
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
written
Planning Issues
Steven Matthews
370. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the rollout of a nationwide e-planning system. [38649/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
written
Proposed Legislation
Steven Matthews
371. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to launch a public awareness campaign regarding the monuments and archaeological heritage Bill to outline the merits of the Bill and its importance. [38650/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
written
Housing Policy
Steven Matthews
372. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government to introduce a social housing passport that would allow households move from one local authority list to another local authority list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38651/20]
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
written
Special Educational Needs
Steven Matthews
226. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if she will investigate the lack of ASD unit spaces for children starting primary school (details supplied); and if this matter can be reviewed urgently as there is now a waiting list of children with diagnosed needs without the required spaces. [37603/20]
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
written
Schools Data
Steven Matthews
108. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and secondary school places in Greystones, County Wicklow; and the projections as to potential demand for places in the coming years. [37334/20]
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
written
School Enrolments
Steven Matthews
109. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a significant shortfall in available school places for both junior infants in primary schools and first year students in secondary schools in Greystones, County Wicklow; and her plans to review the matter. [37351/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
156. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has provided guidelines to retailers operating under level 5 restrictions as to clothing items that can be sold on compassionate grounds in view of the fact that anecdotal evidence would suggest that some retailers have differing approaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36888/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
280. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if an extension to the Covid restrictions support scheme is being considered that would allow secondary suppliers (details supplied) access to the scheme in cases in which they can demonstrate a significant loss of revenue due to the Covid-19 restrictions. [36886/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
335. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if consideration has been given to allowing indoor training for small pods once level 5 restrictions are lifted for pastimes such as martial arts and Irish dancing that are unable to operate safely outside. [36460/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Youth Services
Steven Matthews
609. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the additional €5 million announced in budget 2021 for youth services will be made available; and the way in which the funding will be distributed. [36295/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Private Security Authority
Steven Matthews
676. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice the number of licenses issued by the Private Security Authority since March 2020; and if her Department has sought meetings with the authority to expedite waiting lists caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. [36883/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Private Security Authority
Steven Matthews
677. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if consideration has been given to a possible extension to licenses issued by the Private Security Authority that are set to expire in the coming months to reflect the period that locksmiths were out of work and may not be in a position to cover this significant expense. [36885/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
written
Health Services
Steven Matthews
824. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the closure of a centre (details supplied); and the alternative arrangements that will be made available in the immediate term to provide assurances to those who rely on this service. [36889/20]
Wed, 11 Nov 2020
written
Programme for Government
Steven Matthews
37. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeline for the proposed universal basic income pilot that was set out in the programme for Government; and if there is further information on this pilot. [35631/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
written
School Transport
Steven Matthews
456. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if there are provisions being considered to supplement public transport with additional school transport particularly under level 5 restrictions which reduced capacity on public transport to the point to which it is inaccessible to many students. [34945/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
written
Third Level Fees
Steven Matthews
575. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by students applying for the graduate entry medicine course in UCD in relation to the increasing fees for this particular course of study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34947/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
written
Legislative Programme
Steven Matthews
639. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if there is an approximate timeframe for the drafting of the family courts Bill announced in September 2020. [35224/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
written
Schools Health and Safety
Steven Matthews
83. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education her plans to meet with the developers of a school (details supplied) to discuss the ongoing issues that relate to a disputed safety report. [34053/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
written
Charities Regulation
Steven Matthews
107. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice if her Department is considering legislation that exists in other jurisdictions that is colloquially referred to as the "good samaritan" law in which those that donate food in good faith are prevented from potential liability and that this may include organisations and individual donations. [33984/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
124. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if he will provide clarity regarding the most recent update to the Covid-19 tracker application in relation to the new feature that allows users to pause contact tracing; the reason for this feature; and the circumstances in which it would be appropriate to pause the functionality of the application. [33988/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
written
Mental Health Services
Steven Matthews
138. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the funding streams that are available for trainee clinical psychologists to include those that choose to study counselling and educational psychology in view of the fact that at present the latter receive no payment during their traineeship or assistance with the cost of their studies. [34052/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
203. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if retailers, including supermarkets, are permitted to sell children's clothes and shoes under level 5 restrictions. [33895/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
204. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if industry specific supports have been considered for those who rely heavily on weddings as their primary source of income (details supplied). [32319/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Driver Test
Steven Matthews
373. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with officials from the RSA to discuss the backlog in both driver tests and driver theory tests; if consideration has been given to allowing the latter to be held outside a traditional classroom settings such as an online test to account for level 5 restrictions. [33898/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
395. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given with regard to including the coach tourism and private bus sector in the CRSS scheme to reflect their inability to operate in level 5 restrictions. [33882/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
533. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the sports in which school-age children can participate under level 5 restrictions with the caveat on group size and non-contact requirement accepted; and if the position will be clarified for the less mainstream sports that include but are not limited to horse riding and archery amongst others. [32830/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Hare Coursing
Steven Matthews
614. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered issuing a directive to those involved in the hare coursing industry to release the hares that they have in captivity in view of the clarity given about the activity being banned as part of the level 5 restrictions. [33040/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
786. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the status of a new school building for a school (details supplied). [33219/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Social Welfare Schemes
Steven Matthews
899. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeline for the proposed universal basic income pilot that was set out in the programme for Government; and if there is further information on this pilot. [33038/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
953. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has considered allowing for a provision that would account for Covid-19-related school absences (details supplied). [33216/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
998. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide clarity to private music school operators in relation to the Covid-19 restrictions (details supplied). [33218/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Third Level Fees
Steven Matthews
1021. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide clarity in relation to the €250 to be provided to third level students announced in the budget; the way in which this will be administered; and if there is a timeframe for this to be rolled out. [33042/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
1104. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if clarity will be provided to teachers who are in close contact with a student in their class who is diagnosed with Covid-19; and if they are deemed to be a close contact by the HSE that would require notification, a period of self-isolation and a test. [32831/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
1202. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if clarity will be provided to persons or companies that provide services related to weddings including hairdressers, make-up artist and other related services; and if these services can be utilised outside of a salon setting at the wedding venue in view of the new level 5 restrictions. [32636/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Maternity Services
Steven Matthews
1203. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the rules with regards to level 5 restrictions regarding the attendance of a designated partner in maternity wards, specifically the terms included in compassionate grounds, and if there is scope for discretion by individual doctors in this regard. [32637/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
written
Health Promotion
Steven Matthews
1265. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his Department has considered funding a national ad campaign that would encourage positive health choices such as promoting exercise and quitting smoking specifically in view of the Covid-19 pandemic to remind persons of the importance to maintaining a healthy immune system [32833/20]
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Steven Matthews
115. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide clarity regarding the pandemic unemployment payment amendments announced in Budget 2021; if a person in receipt of this payment was fortunate enough to earn over the €480 in one month for any reason, the knock on implications for their PUP payment. [32088/20]
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Steven Matthews
116. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given with regard to those in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payments and their ability to join full-time retraining courses that would allow them to upskill in which their current employment is adversely affected due to Covid-19. [32089/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
59. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarity with regard to the new CRSS scheme; and if there is flexibility in the qualifying criteria which refers to annual turnover of less than €2 million to reflect businesses such as travel agents that may have significant turnover but the vast majority contributes to other business endeavours rather than their own. [31902/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
written
Mortgage Lending
Steven Matthews
60. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if he has held further talks with the main lender banks with regard to the provision of loans and mortgages to those in receipt of EWSS or the pandemic unemployment payment (details supplied). [31906/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
368. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her Department will carry out a review of ongoing issues related to Covid-19 in a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [31626/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
written
Social Welfare Benefits
Steven Matthews
426. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if clarity will be provided regarding the parental leave extension announced in budget 2021; if there are provisions that would allow parents to take the extra leave in advance of the proposed timeframe of April 2021; and if the rationale for the timeline can be outlined. [31623/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
written
Driver Licences
Steven Matthews
108. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if he will recommend an extension of the timeframe allowable for medical reports in respect of driver licence renewals (details supplied). [30385/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
written
Schools Site Acquisitions
Steven Matthews
164. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the status of a new building for a school (details supplied). [30423/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
written
Electric Vehicles
Steven Matthews
34. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will investigate the existing grants that are available to assist in purchasing electric commercial vehicles through SEAI in view of the fact this only applies to vehicles such as vans; and if it has been considered to expand this to include cars for commercial use. [30103/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
220. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the status of a building for a school (details supplied). [29711/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
544. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if yoga studios are permitted to operate under level 3 restrictions; and if they are able to facilitate classes that adhere to all other advice with regard to social distancing and other guidelines. [30227/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
written
Traffic Management
Steven Matthews
46. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport his plans to carry out a study on the relationship between road speed limits and the impact on fuel consumption, journey times, air quality and emissions. [29145/20]
Wed, 7 Oct 2020
written
Childcare Services
Steven Matthews
180. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if clarity will be provided on the guidelines to playschools and crèches in relation to the prohibition of the use of plastic lunch boxes (details supplied); and if the reason for the issuing of such guidance will be provided. [29100/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Steven Matthews
492. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person can still claim the pandemic unemployment payment in cases in which they are on the pandemic unemployment payment and seeking to improve their future career prospects by enrolling in a part-time Springboard course; and if not, if they are required to switch to another form of social welfare which may be of a lesser value and as such act as a disincentive. [28343/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
494. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if provisions are being considered with regard to sole traders and the provision of redundancy to staff if they are to face closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic (details supplied). [28883/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
written
Driver Licences
Steven Matthews
86. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to extending driver licences due to expire in the coming months to reflect the significant backlog in available appointments nationally created by Covid-19 for those in situations that will not allow them to renew online, such as residents who were born outside of the EU. [27839/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
126. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if clarity will be provided on the guidelines to playschools and primary schools on the prohibition of the use of plastic lunch boxes (details supplied); and if the reason for the issuing of such guidance will be provided. [27463/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
written
Cycle to Work Scheme
Steven Matthews
220. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to amending the cycle to work scheme in order to remove the potential barrier to accessing it, whereby employers can choose not to participate, and to facilitate an applicant in applying in circumstances in which an employer is not willing to participate. [26499/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
457. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to ongoing issues at a school (details supplied) directly related to increased space requirements due to Covid-19. [26500/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
written
School Accommodation
Steven Matthews
475. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the status of a new building for a school (details supplied); and if her attention has been drawn to the fact the temporary accommodation currently in use is providing serious challenges for staff and students. [26873/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
written
Mental Health Policy
Steven Matthews
798. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by a group (details supplied) regarding the discrepancies in funding for different avenues of third-level education within the wider psychological sphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26432/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
953. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if the restrictions will be reviewed and amended with regard to chosen partners being allowed accompany and offer support to women in labour in maternity hospitals (details supplied). [27157/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
written
Speech and Language Therapy
Steven Matthews
193. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if he will request that his Department carry out a review of adult speech and language services available in County Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
written
Schools Site Acquisitions
Steven Matthews
432. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if a permanent site for a school (details supplied) has been selected; and the status of the project. [24905/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
written
Home Schooling
Steven Matthews
479. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position of students that live in communal residential centres; if there is to be an outbreak of Covid-19 in that setting; and if there are provisions available to the students for remote learning or other means to lessen the disruption as much as possible to their education. [25437/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
written
Social Welfare Schemes
Steven Matthews
505. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeline for the proposed universal basic income pilot that was set out in the Programme for Government. [24713/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
written
Redundancy Payments
Steven Matthews
562. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been made permanently redundant in recent months in circumstances unrelated to Covid-19 and in cases in which the business has not yet paid its former staff redundancy payments (details supplied). [25572/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
written
Medicinal Products
Steven Matthews
693. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if he will consider ordering an enquiry into the use of the drug epilim by pregnant women to ascertain the number of families impacted by negative side effects during pregnancy in the last decade (details supplied) [24714/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
written
HSE Funding
Steven Matthews
709. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if a funding review of a school (details supplied) will be carried out following a recent visit as there is a large deficit between the HSE funding and the very high level and excellence of care provided [24792/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
written
Driver Test
Steven Matthews
64. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if the position regarding the provision of emergency driver tests will be reviewed (details supplied). [24472/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
115. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if the roll out of a national information campaign will be considered targeted at parents of primary school children with regard to Covid-19 symptoms and the necessary steps in cases in which a parent identifies potential symptoms (details supplied). [24470/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
77. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if provisions are being made in cases of children in direct provision and the potential interruption to their education if there are further outbreaks of Covid-19 in centres in view of the fact that if there is an outbreak the child must be removed from school. [24287/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
written
Driver Test
Steven Matthews
231. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the substantial waiting lists for driver tests due to the necessary cancellation of service during the Covid-19 pandemic; if he has met with representatives of the RSA to discuss ways in which this can be expedited; and if provision can be made for those that could be classified as urgent in terms of requiring a test. [23925/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
written
Mortgage Lending
Steven Matthews
261. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to entering further negotiations with the lending banks regarding a possible extension of mortgage breaks for those who continue to suffer significant drops in salary as a direct result of Covid-19. [23609/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
431. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position on the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for same; the status of the application; and if the application will be prioritised. [23832/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
written
Disability Services Data
Steven Matthews
717. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the number of adult speech and language therapists operating in County Wicklow; and the services available to adults in need of such care in cases in which access to a therapist is not available. [23608/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
729. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if clarity can be provided with regard to the most recent Covid-19 regulations and the way in which they apply to holiday caravan parks (details supplied); and if a collection of mobile homes in a designated caravan site constitutes a gathering; and if this activity can continue in circumstances in which all other precautions are observed [23713/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
75. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if clarity will be provided on foreign travel advice (details supplied). [23056/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
written
Office of Public Works
Steven Matthews
82. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department will carry out a report and assessment of repairs required for two public sites (details supplied) under the control of the OPW in Bray, County Wicklow, that have been damaged by antisocial behaviour. [23075/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
written
School Accommodation
Steven Matthews
111. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if it is expected that the school extension for a school (details supplied) is expected to be completed on time; and the contingency plans in place to accommodate the school’s accommodation needs. [23066/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
written
Sport and Recreational Development
Steven Matthews
79. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out or has plans to conduct an investigation into the development of horseriding trails here that may consider their feasibility in various locations across the country, the potential benefits of same and the potential financial costs. [22865/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
written
Wage Subsidy Scheme
Steven Matthews
94. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to allowing sole traders to access the employment wage subsidy scheme, as they would be entitled to if they were listed as a company director in circumstances in which all other qualifying criteria for the scheme are met. [22871/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Steven Matthews
162. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the status of a new school building for a school (details supplied). [22866/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
195. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the legal framework for persons that were made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic and have to date been unable to access redundancy payments from their employers due to amendments in legislation on 13 March 2020 but can provide evidence that the layoff is not a temporary move due to Covid-19 and in fact a permanent one. [22875/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
written
Employment Data
Steven Matthews
293. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the number of self-employed persons registered with the Revenue Commissioners who list their profession as musician, sound engineer, lighting engineer and stage production or other related titles within the music industry. [21966/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
written
Personal Public Service Numbers
Steven Matthews
663. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to historic cases by which women were given PPS numbers linked directly to that of their husband and who required the approval of their husband in order to attain social benefit payments (details supplied). [21200/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Steven Matthews
766. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if clarity can be provided to self-employed persons particularly in the arts sector with regard to the pandemic unemployment payment (details supplied); and if it will be necessary for persons to turn down those one off offers of temporary work in order to continue to receive the pandemic unemployment payment. [20327/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Steven Matthews
867. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if clarity can be provided to self-employed persons particularly in the arts sector with regard to the pandemic unemployment payment (details supplied); and if it will be necessary for persons to turn down those one off offers of temporary work in order to continue to receive the pandemic unemployment payment. [20326/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
written
State Examinations
Steven Matthews
449. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding leaving certificate students that are studying individual subjects externally in order to qualify for specific course requirements (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to concerns among students that the recent announcement indicating a delay in the results being announced will negatively impact on them potentially forcing them to miss the start of their course. [18216/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
450. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding social distancing in secondary schools if they are to return in September 2020; the timeline for her Department to provide return to work and school protocols to students and teachers that will offer assurances with regards to their safety. [18219/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
written
Direct Provision System
Steven Matthews
766. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding inspections of direct provision centres in County Wicklow (details supplied); and if inspections have recommenced. [18215/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
written
Driver Licences
Steven Matthews
80. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to persons that do not have public services cards are having difficulty in renewing their driver licence; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons whose licence expired since 1 July are in a difficult situation as NDLS offices remain closed to the public; his plans to provide an extension in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17710/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Steven Matthews
170. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to amending the qualifying criteria for the pandemic unemployment payment in particular in relation to the year that income is reviewed to calculate the payment rate (details supplied). [17700/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
56. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to situations in which a business pays rates to multiple local authorities under a single trading name; and if the qualification for the restart grant is based on the overall turnover nationally for the business (details supplied). [17241/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
written
Value Added Tax
Steven Matthews
189. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the campaign by yoga studio owners about their existing VAT rate; and his views on the matter. [17330/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
written
Wastewater Treatment
Steven Matthews
275. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding has been secured for the Arklow wastewater treatment plant (details supplied). [16507/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Steven Matthews
445. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if assurances will be given to persons who work in the events industry in cases in which their business is continuously impacted by cancellations and-or reduced capacity; and if there is a provision to allow for the continuation of the pandemic unemployment payment in this regard. [17327/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
written
Proposed Legislation
Steven Matthews
603. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the policing and community safety Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17324/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
written
School Closures
Steven Matthews
106. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if assurances will be provided to parents and staff of four special schools, in particular a school (details supplied) that caters exclusively for children with specific reading difficulties such as dyslexia. [16239/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
written
Medical Aids and Appliances
Steven Matthews
159. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the report published recently in the UK titled, First Do No Harm; if so, if he has considered the findings of the report; and if similar measures are being considered here. [16240/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
written
Public Transport
Steven Matthews
151. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Irish Rail Rosslare line service (details supplied); and when the normal schedule will return. [15343/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
written
Sports Events
Steven Matthews
153. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the reports conducted by his Department into the return to play protocols for contact sports, including medical advice from the Chief Medical Officer among other public documents. [15629/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
written
Schools Site Acquisitions
Steven Matthews
569. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review an ongoing issue regarding a school (details supplied); and the duration of the lease agreed on the temporary site. [15034/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
written
Covid-19 Pandemic
Steven Matthews
643. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of creating a Covid-19 officer in schools to manage and oversee best practice has been investigated and considered; if so, if this role would be covered by existing staff; and if it would require external staff recruitment. [15630/20]