Parliamentary questions

School Curriculum

Michael Creed

465. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education her role or that of school inspectors with regard to the procurement of a certificate of exemption from studying Irish; if such certificates can be procured retrospectively in circumstances in which the de facto situation for a number of years has been that the student involved has been informally exempt from studying Irish in their primary school and in cases in which this has in fact been documented in annual school reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46513/21]

School Curriculum

Michael Creed

466. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify the process for securing a certificate of exemption from studying Irish at primary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46514/21]

School Staff

Michael Creed

479. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if her Department will facilitate additional flexibility with regard to the staffing schedule for schools that are dealing with particular fluctuations in the school-going population outside of the normal variations arising from circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46621/21]

Social Welfare Schemes

Michael Creed

518. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons who are in receipt of a disability allowance who post-leaving certificate take up college offers outside of this jurisdiction are entitled to continue to receive their disability allowance during their studies abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46669/21]

International Protection

Michael Creed

535. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when persons seeking international protection will be sent to a direct provision centre (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the critical importance of schools in the integration of these children in local communities; if his attention has been further drawn to the 30 September 2021 deadline for schools which determines staff enrolment for the subsequent academic year and the difficulty which a significant influx of additional students after this deadline can cause; the arrangements which he can secure with the Department of Education to facilitate greater flexibility around the 30 September 2021 deadline in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46576/21]

Immigration Policy

Michael Creed

567. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider issuing flexible visa entry arrangements for persons (details supplied) in view of a significant investment in a tourism and history project by them. [46079/21]

Health Services

Michael Creed

639. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the progress being made with regard to supports for an association (details supplied) with regard to a lifelong pathway of care for those with Prader-Willi syndrome including access to appropriate respite service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46080/21]

Rural Recreation Policy

Michael Creed

356. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has received the external review of the walks scheme administered by her Department; if this review has addressed the issue of the role of the rural recreational officer and the equity in resourcing these posts in certain areas due to the number of stakeholders participating and the vast geographical area covered; if in the context of this review, she will reconsider the administrative resources available to the groups participating particularly for the funding of rural recreational officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45837/21]

School Equipment

Michael Creed

100. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will expedite an intervention by the school’s broadband service for a school (details supplied) given the poor broadband service currently available and the large number of pupils adversely affected by same; if the school is in the contract area for a national broadband contract; and if so, when a fibre broadband service will be delivered to the school. [45441/21]

Sports Funding

Michael Creed

204. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an additional financial allocation will be provided to her Department given the number of applications received and the associated costs of projects submitted under the current round of the sports capital grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44325/21]

Sports Funding

Michael Creed

206. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of sports capital grant applications received from County Cork under the current application round; the number and individual details of these applications that she has visited; when it is anticipated that allocations will be made under the current round; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44326/21]

Legislative Measures

Michael Creed

532. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice if all aspects of the Parole Act 2019 have been enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43204/21]

Legislative Measures

Michael Creed

535. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a brief outline of the changes consequent to the Parole Act 2019 and the particular way that this legislation impacts on eligibility for parole; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43260/21]

Legislative Measures

Michael Creed

581. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he is contemplating legislation to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 which would allow the industrial cultivation of hemp by legislating for the THC level in line with European Parliament recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43202/21]

Common Agricultural Policy

Michael Creed

762. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he is seeking to advance in the context of CAP reform to deal with a category of farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43259/21]

Schools Building Projects

Michael Creed

495. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the temporary site for a new secondary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [41437/21]

Regulatory Bodies

Michael Creed

2671. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if assistance can be provided in expediting a registration with CORU (details supplied). [38737/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Creed

3364. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a BEAM payment for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; his views on correspondence which issued to the applicant in October 2019; his views on whether this target was fair and equitable for the applicant in view of further correspondence which issued to them on 28 May 2021; his further views on whether it is reasonable and fair to penalise the applicant in such circumstances in view of the latter correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39312/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Michael Creed

3385. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify the operation of the TAMS five-year rule with regard to eligibility for grant aid for a second grant application under TAMS in circumstances in which the applicant would have previously benefited under TAMS 1; if this second application is impacted by the ranking in selection process applied to TAMS applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40093/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Creed

263. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 878 of 15 June 2021, when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision on their carer’s allowance. [38813/21]

Primary Medical Certificates

Michael Creed

378. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 671 of 11 May 2021, when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their primary medical certificate application. [32519/21]

Departmental Correspondence

Michael Creed

457. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is in receipt of correspondence (details supplied); and if he will clarify the situation to the correspondent. [38839/21]

Medicinal Products

Michael Creed

422. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations to have a drug (details supplied) approved for prescription here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31491/21]

Special Educational Needs

Michael Creed

406. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the status of an SNA application and appeal by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37305/21]

Public Sector Pay

Michael Creed

56. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 237 and 247 of 17 June 2021, his views on whether the Government having previously unilaterally reduced pay in this area must also by consequence have the entitlement to increase remuneration in this area; and if clarification will be provided in relation his previous reply in this context. [36664/21]

Schools Refurbishment

Michael Creed

76. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she has received a detailed response from a school (details supplied) in connection with its summer works grant outlining additional unforeseen costs to be incurred; and if her Department will be in a position to respond with an additional financial allocation. [36621/21]

Nursing Homes

Michael Creed

130. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with the nursing home sector regarding the temporary assistance payment scheme which has provided financial assistance to nursing homes for infection prevention control; the way his Department will fund this ongoing requirement after 30 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30439/21]

Special Educational Needs

Michael Creed

310. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if an application will be approved for additional SNA support by a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [36220/21]

Schools Building Projects

Michael Creed

312. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 392 of 22 June 2021, if she will confirm receipt of additional detail in respect of increased costs associated with a summer works approval scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36249/21]

Childcare Services

Michael Creed

387. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress being made on the National Action Plan for Childminding; the representative bodies involved; the consequences of the decision by an organisation (details supplied) to withdraw from this process given the fact that it represents many childminders around the country who are critical for childcare for many thousands of parents and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36218/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael Creed

370. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if the situation will be clarified regarding inward travel to Ireland from Canada by Irish citizens who have received one dose of a vaccine (details supplied); if this qualifies as vaccinated; if such persons will be eligible to enter pending provision of a PCR test and without the need to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28503/21]

Pension Provisions

Michael Creed

319. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision on their contributory pension application. [34039/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Michael Creed

60. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to introduce urgent legislation to establish the National Cyber Security Centre on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33751/21]

Driver Licences

Michael Creed

186. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements that can be made for persons whose driver licences have been extended and whose new renewal date coincides with a period in which they are out of the country given that the process requires the applicant to present themself with a medical certificate in order to renew their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33133/21]

Special Educational Needs

Michael Creed

356. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the current situation regarding an application for additional special needs assistant support by a school (details supplied); if she will support the application for additional SNA support in view of the serious behavioural issues being experienced by the school; and when the NCSE will make a final decision on this case. [32980/21]

Departmental Schemes

Michael Creed

392. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she has received a technical report from a school (details supplied) regarding additional costs involved in a summer works scheme; and if her Department will make the necessary additional funding available to cover the increased unforeseen costs. [33442/21]

Social Welfare Schemes

Michael Creed

421. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has had their qualified adult allowance stopped. [33414/21]

Departmental Schemes

Michael Creed

623. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans of his Department regarding its recent decision on the amalgamation of herd numbers and the impact which this will have on BEAM compliance if applied retrospectively; the way this approach is compatible with correspondence which issued to farmers indicating their state of compliance with the BEAM scheme nitrates reduction obligations prior to the decision to amalgamate these herd numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/21]

Food Promotion

Michael Creed

646. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding available from his Department or agencies under his remit to support local food festivals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33353/21]

Tax Code

Michael Creed

394. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance the way in which non-compliant properties for property tax can become compliant; the financial penalties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32064/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael Creed

878. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to the full rate of carer’s allowance. [31207/21]

Pension Provisions

Michael Creed

888. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to arrears of a contributory pension. [31368/21]

Courts Service

Michael Creed

167. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice the way the courts will prioritise the digital agenda and online hearings; the increase in the number of remote hearings taking place; the investment which is being made; the way progress is being measured; the impact the investment is having; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29600/21]

Driver Test

Michael Creed

232. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to recommence offering theory test services at Macroom test centre; if the newly introduced online theory test will be maintained on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30281/21]

Flood Risk Management

Michael Creed

251. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the situation regarding flood relief funding for a location (details supplied) in County Cork. [30298/21]

Special Educational Needs

Michael Creed

290. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if her Department has data regarding the number of students from a location (details supplied) in County Cork who are presently travelling long distances to access special schools; the consideration her Department is giving to the establishment of a special school in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30288/21]

School Facilities

Michael Creed

296. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the reason there has been no response to date from her Department to technical issues raised with her by a delegation in respect of a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30341/21]

Agriculture Industry

Michael Creed

352. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 561 of 25 May 2021, his views on whether from the outset this cohort should have been communicated with specifically to inform them of the derogation provision which would assist persons with their requirements under the BEAM scheme given the significant sums of money involved and the low income nature of livestock farming (details supplied); if he will reconsider the matter as it relates to this cohort of BEAM participants with a view to providing an amnesty to those who have not met the derogation application deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30339/21]

State Pensions

Michael Creed

173. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the criteria in circumstances in which a person is in receipt of the State pension (contributory) and claiming for an increase for an adult dependant. [30195/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael Creed

303. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the situation regarding eligibility by guesthouse and bed and breakfast owners for grant aid for outdoor seating to facilitate summer dining in a Covid-19 context; if she will waive the requirement for a VAT registration number in such circumstances given that many of these operators are very small seasonal businesses and are not registered for VAT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29599/21]