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Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Licence Applications
Cian O'Callaghan
187. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of licences that have been issued under the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Act 2018; the number that are distilleries, breweries or cider makers in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17153/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Heritage Schemes
Cian O'Callaghan
244. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which a town can gain designation as a heritage town or gain heritage status; the process by which a town can apply to be a part of the historic towns initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17149/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Rental Sector
Cian O'Callaghan
285. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if legislation will be extended on the freezing of rent increases and evictions from 20 July 2020 until the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16602/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Cian O'Callaghan
327. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the local infrastructure housing activation fund; if the fund has met its targets since it was launched; if the fund has failed to meet its targets or objectives, the reason therefor; the changes he will make to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17150/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Housing Policy
Cian O'Callaghan
328. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason Ireland has not committed in full to article 31 of the European Social Charter; the steps he is taking to ensure that full commitment is given to the article; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17151/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Cian O'Callaghan
329. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the percentage of new social houses built during this term that will meet the universal design standards; if he will instruct local authorities to build more family size social houses that meet the needs of families in which multiple members have disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17154/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Human Rights
Cian O'Callaghan
347. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the human rights situation in Iran; if he has raised his concerns with the Iranian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17155/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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School Management
Cian O'Callaghan
373. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to reports of reduced school times of 2 hours 25 minutes daily in a school (details supplied); if so, if it is in line with the standards of her Department; if the provision of instruction by persons not registered with the Teaching Council meet the requirements for the educational rights of a student; the extent to which in terms of hours such instruction is permitted; if SNAs are supervised by qualified teachers; if such supervision is a requirement; if parents are entitled to access the curriculum under which their children are being taught; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16600/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Jobseeker's Benefit
Cian O'Callaghan
455. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if jobseeker’s benefit will be extended for those unable to find employment due to Covid-19; the provisions available to those whose time on the benefit is drawing to an end who may not have been able to gain employment due to the pandemic and accompanying lockdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16601/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Cian O'Callaghan
478. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there is a difference in the rate of pandemic payments for self-employment persons under 66 years of age and for those over 66 years of age; if so, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17160/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Energy Efficiency
Cian O'Callaghan
479. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to delays for recipients receiving free credits for their electricity from a supplier (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17161/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Cian O'Callaghan
622. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for allowing travel from countries with a high level of Covid-19; if consideration is being given to restricting travel from countries with high levels of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16599/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Cian O'Callaghan
730. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken for persons who have suffered as a result of pelvic mesh implants; the measures being put in place to ensure such harm is avoided in the future; if his attention has been drawn to the recent publication by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17158/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Health Services Access
Cian O'Callaghan
731. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the circumstances under which a patient leaving hospital is offered convalescence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17162/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Health and Safety Regulations
Cian O'Callaghan
83. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 872 of 30 June 2020, if he is satisfied that window restrictors on sale as separate items of hardware that can be fitted to a window after manufacture and are not covered by harmonised European standards are safe to use and adequately regulated and monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15843/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Homeless Persons Supports
Cian O'Callaghan
442. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if staff working in private homeless services and hostels are required to be Garda vetted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15838/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Building Regulations
Cian O'Callaghan
443. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the building regulations will be changed in order to ensure that each new building has a non-fossil fuel heating system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15842/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Cian O'Callaghan
661. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken for schools to have enough teachers to reopen safely; whether it can be ensured that students with additional needs will not lose vital supports due to a lack of teaching resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15841/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Child and Family Agency
Cian O'Callaghan
883. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the protocols for notifying a parent that he or she is under investigation as a risk to his or her child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15833/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Child and Family Agency
Cian O'Callaghan
884. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of parents per annum referred by Tusla for psychiatric assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15834/20]