Parliamentary questions

Road Projects

Brendan Smith

725. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding of the A5 major road project; the most recent discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the need to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12468/20]

Driver Test

Brendan Smith

726. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 952 of 3 June 2020, the progress to date in having a resumption of driver lessons and driver tests; if the necessary preparations and systems are in place to enable the commencement of such necessary services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12497/20]

Driver Test

Brendan Smith

733. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is planned to resume driver theory tests in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the measures in place to date to facilitate the resumption of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12540/20]

National Car Test

Brendan Smith

734. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NCT centres will reopen in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12541/20]

Aviation Industry

Brendan Smith

739. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to aviation trade and tourism here will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12619/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

Brendan Smith

851. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to amend the regulations in relation to the State pension (contributory) with particular reference to persons whose insurance contributions were interrupted due to periods in receipt of farm assist; if the periods that persons were in receipt of farm assist can be credited for insurance purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12467/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Brendan Smith

859. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has given further consideration to the provision of a Covid-19 payment to persons who are on a reduced State pension (contributory) that have lost employment income due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12608/20]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the need to introduce without further delay the victims payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11381/20]

Passport Services

Brendan Smith

37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of passport services available at present; the timescale for a resumption of all passport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11382/20]

Brexit Negotiations

Brendan Smith

39. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent comments by the EU chief negotiator regarding Brexit and the need for the UK Government to honour the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11607/20]

Health and Safety Inspections

Brendan Smith

288. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation at a school (details supplied); his views on whether the board of management of the school has a responsibility with regard to a health and safety report on the school which it has received; if the staffing levels in place at the school will not be reduced as a result of the school complying with its health and safety advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11489/20]

Special Educational Needs

Brendan Smith

298. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that participation on the 2020 programme arising from the July provision will not be restricted to children attending special schools or special classes but will enable eligible students from any school to participate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11591/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

299. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when details will be published in relation to the reopening of primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11592/20]

Special Educational Needs

Brendan Smith

300. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be provided in 2020 to support children with special needs at primary and second level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11593/20]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

386. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 350 of 11 November 2019, if there has been further progress in achieving a full and comprehensive investigation here and in Northern Ireland into the bombing in Belturbet, County Cavan, in December 1972 which caused the death of two young persons and injuries to many others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11356/20]

Ministerial Meetings

Brendan Smith

470. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the discussions there have been with the Minister for Health in Northern Ireland on the development of tracing apps that would be compatible on all of the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10476/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

517. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of voluntary tracing apps arising from Covid-19; the proposals relating to the working of such apps at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10414/20]

Health Screening Programmes

Brendan Smith

668. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the time frame for the commencement of cancer screening programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11354/20]

Disability Services Funding

Brendan Smith

669. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be provided in 2020 for a training centre (details supplied) in view of increasing demand for places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11355/20]

Health Services Provision

Brendan Smith

675. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the midwifery-led unit at Cavan General Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to a proposal to cease the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11383/20]

Maternity Services

Brendan Smith

676. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the national maternity strategy; his plans to expand midwifery-led units nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/20]

National Broadband Plan

Brendan Smith

800. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected roll-out of the national broadband plan in 2020 in County Monaghan; the areas that will benefit from the development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in many parts of County Monaghan due to increased demand for proper connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11360/20]

Road Projects

Brendan Smith

877. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that will be provided in 2020 towards the necessary upgrading of a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11359/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

878. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific financial programmes that will be introduced to assist the tourism and hospitality sector through the difficulties due to Covid-19 taking into account the importance of the sector for employment and the economy in each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11361/20]

EU Funding

Brendan Smith

879. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if tourism specific funding supports will be provided by the EU arising from the EU Tourism Ministers meeting in April 2020; if so, when such assistance will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11362/20]

Aviation Industry

Brendan Smith

884. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that persons who had paid for airline travel and in circumstances in which it is necessary to cancel such travel due to Covid-19 restrictions and quarantine requirements, will have full refunds of the cost of tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/20]

Road Projects

Brendan Smith

887. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be allocated in 2020 towards a road upgrade project (details supplied) in view of the heavy volume of traffic on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11602/20]

Childcare Services

Brendan Smith

919. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the capital funding that will be provided to assist in the provision of new and-or upgraded childcare accommodation to meet new requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11379/20]

Childcare Services

Brendan Smith

920. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding that will be provided to assist in the provision of childcare by private and community childcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11380/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

1110. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the further developments regarding the need to provide adequate financial supports for the arts sector in view of the receipt of her correspondence of 30 April 2020 to this Deputy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11492/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

1111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if full refunds will be made in respect of the cancellation of Gaeltacht courses in view of the cancellation of same for summer 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11495/20]

Defence Forces Data

Brendan Smith

11. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel that re-enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force since 1 April 2020; the areas of the Permanent Defence Force these personnel are serving in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10240/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Brendan Smith

12. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Force; his plans to bring personnel numbers to the approved establishment strength of 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10241/20]

Defence Forces Review

Brendan Smith

13. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the high level Strengthening our Defence Forces – Implementation Plan; the progress to date in implementing the 15 projects identified in the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10242/20]

Brexit Issues

Brendan Smith

32. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with his UK counterpart following the publication by the UK Government of the approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10296/20]

Brexit Issues

Brendan Smith

33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the EU Commission in relation to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/20]

Brexit Issues

Brendan Smith

36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with members of the UK Government in relation to the need to honour the commitments it made in relation to the Protocol on Northern Ireland following the departure of the UK from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10415/20]

Dental Services

Brendan Smith

329. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in dealing with the issues outlined by an association (details supplied); if financial support will be provided to assist the sector due to the difficulties that have arisen as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9755/20]

Home Help Service

Brendan Smith

419. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase home supports for 2020 in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10342/20]

Drug and Alcohol Task Forces

Brendan Smith

420. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for programmes in 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10343/20]

Memoranda of Understanding

Brendan Smith

424. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures being implemented on an all-island basis following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between his Department and the Department of Health in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10393/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Brendan Smith

425. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the capacity for testing for Covid-19; the average turnaround time for test results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10394/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

427. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there will be an investigation into high levels of Covid-19 infection among healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/20]

Common Agricultural Policy

Brendan Smith

491. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the proposals he put to the EU Commission in relation to the need to increase the proposed budget for CAP post-2020; if he has outlined to the EU Agriculture Commissioner that the most recent budget proposals are not adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10252/20]

GLAS Issues

Brendan Smith

492. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the GLAS scheme will reopen for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10253/20]

GLAS Issues

Brendan Smith

493. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend GLAS pending the introduction of a new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10254/20]

Beef Exports

Brendan Smith

495. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when beef exports to China will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10334/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

592. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the outcome of discussions he has had with representatives of the tourism and hospitality sector; the support programmes that will be put in place to assist the sector through the difficulties that have arisen due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10408/20]

Local Authority Funding

Brendan Smith

704. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he plans to implement to assist local authorities with their funding programmes due to the serious reduction that will occur in their income in 2020 due to the contraction in business activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10195/20]

Local Authority Funding

Brendan Smith

705. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to increase the rates of reimbursement for local authorities at a higher rate than originally announced due to the closure of businesses caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10196/20]

Defence Forces Recruitment

Brendan Smith

11. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the age limit for the Defence Forces cadetship competition will be increased as recommended by the Public Service Pay Commission and also discussed at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence on 28 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9258/20]

Brexit Negotiations

Brendan Smith

34. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the EU and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to the establishment of an EU office in Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9220/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

67. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to the requests of an association (details supplied) regarding the urgent need to provide support to a sector due to the severe difficulties facing this industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8682/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Brendan Smith

96. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will implement to protect jobs in the motor industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9219/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

97. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the progress to date in discussions with insurance companies in ensuring that claims are honoured in relation to business interruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9242/20]

Value Added Tax

Brendan Smith

99. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will give urgent consideration to the requests of an association (details supplied) regarding the urgent need to provide support to a sector due to the severe difficulties facing the industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9274/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

473. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration has been given to the detailed submission by an organisation (details supplied) relating to the reopening of a sector; the outcome of discussions with the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9245/20]

Enterprise Support Services

Brendan Smith

474. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to maximise the potential and usage of enterprise centres in attracting employment opportunities to rural areas and also helping to reduce travel for the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9250/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Brendan Smith

509. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the issues raised in correspondence by associations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8289/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

510. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if an investigation has been undertaken into the continuing high incidence of Covid-19 in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if so, if there is an identified deficiency in healthcare provision in the areas; if so, if additional resources will be provided to public and private healthcare providers to deal with such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8290/20]

Primary Care Centres

Brendan Smith

678. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when construction will commence on a project (details supplied); the timescale for the construction and completion of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9246/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

679. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when he will establish a mental health task force to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the provision of adequate supports in a timely manner to persons with mental health issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9251/20]

Hospital Services

Brendan Smith

680. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to make greater use of capacity in both public and private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9253/20]

Disabilities Assessments

Brendan Smith

704. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be implemented to reduce the unacceptable waiting times in relation to assessment of needs in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9398/20]

Farm Household Incomes

Brendan Smith

780. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent Teagasc report on farm incomes; the measures he will introduce to support beef, dairy and sheep farmers in view of the projected loss of income for these sectors; the additional financial supports that will be provided at EU and national level in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9257/20]

North-South Interconnector

Brendan Smith

831. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if approval issued in January 2020 by the CER on the procurement process for the proposed North-South interconnector; his views on such approval issuing prior to the planning process being completed here or in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9291/20]

National Broadband Plan

Brendan Smith

832. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected roll-out of the national broadband plan in 2020 in County Cavan; the areas that will benefit from this development; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have the broadband infrastructure upgraded in many parts of County Cavan due to increased demand for proper connectivity for households, businesses, community and public facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9292/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

896. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give consideration to the requests of an association (details supplied) regarding the urgent need to provide support to a sector due to the severe difficulties facing this industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8683/20]

Driver Test

Brendan Smith

952. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with representatives of driving schools and driving instructors in relation to the necessary preparations and systems to be put in place to enable resumption of driving lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9247/20]

Driver Test

Brendan Smith

953. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is proposed to have driver theory tests and driver tests resumed; the measures in place to date to facilitate this resumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9248/20]

Road Projects

Brendan Smith

954. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timescale for the construction and completion of an essential road project (details supplied); the funding to be provided for this project in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9249/20]

Domestic Violence Refuges Provision

Brendan Smith

1022. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to establish a refuge for victims of domestic abuse in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9127/20]

Inland Waterways

Brendan Smith

1268. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated for the restoration of the Ulster Canal in 2019; the expenditure at the end of 2019; the works that were undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8502/20]

Inland Waterways

Brendan Smith

1269. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding can be provided in 2020 for the restoration of the Ulster Canal; the works that will be undertaken in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8503/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

79. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the temporary wage subsidy scheme to ensure that women returning from maternity leave are eligible for this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7953/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

454. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to amend the criteria for the restart grant taking into account the needs of recently established businesses that might not have a rates evaluation for 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8002/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

459. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the financial supports that will be provided to the retail sector, particularly smaller scale businesses, to resume trading in view of current economic difficulties and the growth in online international business and its impact on smaller retail businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8012/20]

Nursing Home Accommodation

Brendan Smith

508. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when the provision of new and upgraded accommodation at a health facility (details supplied) will progress to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7075/20]

Emergency Departments

Brendan Smith

600. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when a project (details supplied) will proceed; the range of facilities to be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7959/20]

Nursing Staff

Brendan Smith

605. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase critical care capacity with particular reference to the recruitment and retention of critical care nurses; if he will give further consideration to a submission by an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7981/20]

Beef Industry

Brendan Smith

689. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the next meeting of the Beef Taskforce will take place; the issues to be discussed at the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7990/20]

Live Exports

Brendan Smith

691. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the boat capacity licensed to date for the export of live animals in 2020; if he is satisfied that this capacity is adequate; if not, the plans he has to licence additional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/20]

Electric Vehicles

Brendan Smith

728. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress that will be made in installing additional fast charging points for electric vehicles in County Cavan in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7804/20]

Electric Vehicles

Brendan Smith

729. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress that will be made in installing additional fast charging points for electric vehicles in County Monaghan in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7805/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

888. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the proposals she put forward at the recent EU meeting of youth ministers in respect of the need to provide additional supports to young persons through the youth sector; if the EU will provide funding to support the provision of vital services for young persons through these difficult times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8070/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

889. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the additional funding that will be provided to the youth sector to support young persons particularly disadvantaged and vulnerable young persons during these difficult times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8071/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

891. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to provide childcare for healthcare workers; her further plans to bring forward a suitable scheme without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8168/20]

Wildlife Control

Brendan Smith

1104. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) and regional game councils in relation to the exclusion of wood pigeon from the derogation for June, July and August 2020; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that the advice to farmers that fear serious damage to crops to apply for section 42 permits under the Wildlife Acts is not adequate due to delays that occur in the issue of such permits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7952/20]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Brendan Smith

37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had recent discussions with the UK Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need for the UK Government to respond positively to the unanimous requests of Dáil Éireann concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6656/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if a company which had some staff on the wage subsidy scheme who will be re-employed after 1 May 2020 will have their wage subsidy refunded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6708/20]

School Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

346. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when long-standing proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6661/20]

School Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

347. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when long-standing proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6662/20]

School Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

348. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6663/20]

School Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

351. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if approval will issue at an early date in respect of a proposed building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6685/20]

Schools Facilities

Brendan Smith

352. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when approval will issue in respect of the provision of new facilities at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6686/20]

Special Educational Needs

Brendan Smith

353. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is proposed to have a July education programme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6687/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Brendan Smith

687. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that the Covid-19 pandemic issues will be addressed on an all-island basis to the best possible extent; the level of cooperation in place at present between the authorities here and in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5803/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

710. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health If consideration will be given to the request of a representative association in relation to the need to provide additional support for a sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5957/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Smith

812. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional financial support for community pharmacies in view of difficulties facing this sector as outlined by a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7026/20]

Livestock Issues

Brendan Smith

906. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if urgent consideration will be given to the issues raised in correspondence from an association (details supplied) in view of the need to have marts functioning as much as possible with appropriate restrictions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6660/20]