Parliamentary questions

Ministerial Meetings

Finian McGrath

149. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he last met formally with the Irish ambassador to China, Mr. Paul Kavanagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44270/15]

Housing Provision

Finian McGrath

200. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to support rent supplement and housing assistance payment limits and introduce rent certainty as short-term housing measures, as advised by the National Economic and Social Council; to make better use and provide quicker turnaround of State properties and local authority voids that are empty; to enhance prevention and early intervention measures to support persons in their homes; to explore the efficacy of modular homes, ensuring that this does not become a long-term measure; to access affordable housing with support, as a solution to the housing and homeless crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44378/15]

Public Transport

Finian McGrath

209. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a health and safety matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44386/15]

Social Welfare Fraud Investigations

Finian McGrath

105. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will undertake a national print media advertising campaign to encourage members of the public to report social protection fraud; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43570/15]

Social Welfare Fraud Data

Finian McGrath

106. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons prosecuted for social protection fraud in each of the years 2013 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43571/15]

Finian McGrath

140. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the back to school clothing and footwear allowance for children of between 12 and 18 years of age, from €250 to €300, for children of between 4 and 11 years of age, from €150 to €200; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44206/15]

Tax Code

Finian McGrath

172. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue that would be generated if the band A9 vehicle registration tax rate was increased from 30% to 33.5%, if the band A10 rate was increased from 34% to 38.5%, and the band A11 rate was increased from 36% to 43%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44208/15]

Tax Code

Finian McGrath

173. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue that would be generated from a reduction of the pension fund allowance for tax purposes on retirement from €2 million to €0.95 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44209/15]

Tax Code

Finian McGrath

174. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax relief on mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44213/15]

Garda Station Refurbishment

Finian McGrath

298. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide funding for the refurbishment of male and female toilet facilities at Coolock Garda Síochána station in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43568/15]

Garda Resources

Finian McGrath

299. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide funding for the purchase of extra helicopters or aircraft for the Garda air support unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43569/15]

Garda Deployment

Finian McGrath

319. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the number of gardaí attached to each Garda public order unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44204/15]

Bench Warrants

Finian McGrath

320. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of bench warrants outstanding in the Garda R district as of 30 November 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44205/15]

Garda Investigations

Finian McGrath

321. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a Garda investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44214/15]

Legislative Measures

Finian McGrath

322. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the International Protection Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44215/15]

Independent Review Mechanism

Finian McGrath

323. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the independent review mechanism into Garda malpractice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44216/15]

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Finian McGrath

367. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding unfair in-patient charges for haemochromatosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43736/15]

Respite Care Services Availability

Finian McGrath

368. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of respite services with St. Michael’s House for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43738/15]

Passport Applications Data

Finian McGrath

458. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passports issued and the number of times where the ten-day turnaround was not met in 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44200/15]

European Council Meetings

Finian McGrath

459. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet the Belgium Foreign Minister, Mr. Didier Reynders, outside the European Union Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44201/15]

Departmental Appointments

Finian McGrath

460. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he will fill the post of ambassador of Ireland to Bulgaria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44202/15]

Ministerial Meetings

Finian McGrath

461. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Mr José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, outside the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44203/15]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Finian McGrath

562. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why local authorities have turned down the offer of 4,000 houses offered by the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43719/15]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Finian McGrath

584. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of home grants for the elderly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44092/15]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Finian McGrath

596. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the position regarding local authorities turning down 4,000 houses offered by the National Asset Management Agency for social housing, the reason for this and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44217/15]

Appointments to State Boards

Finian McGrath

636. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any persons with a disability have been appointed to the board of any transportation companies or organisations that provide public transportation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44093/15]

Rail Services

Finian McGrath

637. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why Iarnród Éireann has decided to change the timetable for the commuter trains at Howth junction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44094/15]

Rail Services

Finian McGrath

640. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the Dublin to Westport rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44207/15]

Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times

Finian McGrath

3. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health to resolve the crisis at the accident and emergency department in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 and to deal with the lack of beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43046/15]

Third Level Staff Data

Finian McGrath

261. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of absenteeism in third level colleges (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43410/15]

Employment Rights

Finian McGrath

64. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will support a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43177/15]

Disability Services Funding

Finian McGrath

121. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Gheel disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43073/15]

Health Services Provision

Finian McGrath

122. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43074/15]

Human Rights

Finian McGrath

148. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43075/15]

Community Employment Schemes Review

Finian McGrath

163. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of the community employment schemes; if there are changes in the policy relating to these schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42722/15]

Property Tax Application

Finian McGrath

199. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the local property tax in respect of those on social protection assistance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42625/15]

Tax Code

Finian McGrath

201. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the Finance Bill 2015 to bring tax justice to public servants, especially those who have an occupational pension (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42760/15]

Public Sector Pensions

Finian McGrath

227. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding public service spouses and children schemes that provide insurance for contingency benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42746/15]

Flood Prevention Measures

Finian McGrath

228. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the rate of erosion from flooding for 2015; the body responsible for flood defences at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42762/15]

Independent Review Mechanism

Finian McGrath

324. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Number 598 of 3 November 2015 her views on correspondence in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42633/15]

Drugs Crime

Finian McGrath

327. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of a new strain of the drug cannabis that makes persons more violent; the current strategies used to combat drug-related crimes and violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42723/15]

Stardust Fire

Finian McGrath

330. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality why the associated researchers of the Stardust tragedy have not been given recognition in the Stardust submission; when the final submission will be released in accordance with transparency and accountability guidelines (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42761/15]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Finian McGrath

368. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence regarding the early childhood care and education scheme and the revision to this scheme in budget 2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42624/15]

Health Care Professionals

Finian McGrath

441. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 167, 175 and 198 of 19 November 2015, if he will define the terms physical therapist and physiotherapist which are not ambiguous internationally; his view of correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42764/15]

Traveller Accommodation

Finian McGrath

573. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on Dublin City Council drawing down funds for Traveller accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42721/15]

Hydraulic Fracturing Policy

Finian McGrath

602. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to keep Ireland free of hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42763/15]

Fishing Industry

Finian McGrath

127. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure that the Annelles Ilena, the largest fishing vessel in the world, and the Margiris, the second largest fishing vessel in the world, are in compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, and if independent observers are on board the two vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42188/15]

Hospital Admissions

Finian McGrath

151. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding persons who require transcatheter aortic valve implantation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42081/15]

Health Services

Finian McGrath

177. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who requires long-term care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42202/15]

Schools Building Projects Administration

Finian McGrath

206. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the building of new schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42200/15]

Tax Reliefs Eligibility

Finian McGrath

76. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine a proposal (details supplied) on tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42014/15]

Tax Compliance

Finian McGrath

77. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps the Revenue Commissioners are taking to monitor car park washing companies to ensure full compliance with taxation legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42015/15]

Tax Code

Finian McGrath

78. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost of increasing group B of capital acquisitions tax from €30,175 to €33,000 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42016/15]

Ministerial Correspondence

Finian McGrath

131. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will release his response to letter UA(2015)1842458 from the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development on the implementation of the Leader programme. [42013/15]

HSE Funding

Finian McGrath

164. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the status of an application for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42201/15]

Health Services Staff Data

Finian McGrath

187. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of graduate physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and speech and language therapists that the Health Service Executive employed in each of the years 2013 to 2015 to date; the number that will apply for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42017/15]

Nursing Staff Recruitment

Finian McGrath

188. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing posts that the Health Service Executive offered to Irish-trained nurses based in the United Kingdom in order to get them home; the number of posts that were filled; the number of posts that were offered but not yet filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42018/15]

Diplomatic Representation

Finian McGrath

192. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff in each Irish Embassy and Consulate General Office as of 31 December 2014 and 18 November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42019/15]

JobPath Implementation

Finian McGrath

111. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding JobPath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41310/15]

State Pensions Payments

Finian McGrath

116. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the State pension (non-contributory) to €228 per week and the State pension (contributory) to €245 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41379/15]

Road Traffic Legislation

Finian McGrath

312. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the safety of pedestrians, and the provision of proper procedures for cyclists to be accountable for bad road behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41308/15]

Foster Care

Finian McGrath

354. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of increasing the foster care allowance to €335 per week per child up to 12 years of age; of increasing the allowance to €372 per week per child over 12 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41381/15]

Departmental Funding

Finian McGrath

360. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs why grant funding for counselling at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 has been cut by 50% since 2010; if he will support this adult education group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41833/15]

Services for People with Disabilities

Finian McGrath

377. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin with an intellectual disability is not receiving the appropriate service with St. Michael's House; his views on correspondence regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41311/15]

Hospital Charges

Finian McGrath

383. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive charges staff, either permanent or agency staff, a fee to park a vehicle on hospital grounds when working in either public or voluntary hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41380/15]

Northern Ireland Issues

Finian McGrath

444. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the concerns victim groups have regarding the draft legislation presented by the British Government to the Stormont House implementation talks regarding their measures to deal with the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41386/15]

Speech and Language Therapy Provision

Finian McGrath

467. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding a child (details supplied) in Dublin 13 with an intellectual disability, and the provision of speech and language therapy and a special needs assistant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41309/15]

Special Protection Areas Designation

Finian McGrath

539. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that north Dublin Bay is not damaged in any way by building proposals around it; and that it is designated as a special protection area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41387/15]

Marine Safety

Finian McGrath

578. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that poorly placed lobster pots in Dublin Bay are making sailing dangerous, and could lead to a loss of life; the action he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41397/15]

Victim Support Services

Finian McGrath

141. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support a victim (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41028/15]

Departmental Funding

Finian McGrath

142. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41029/15]

Commissions of Investigation

Finian McGrath

143. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 423 of 8 April 2014, for an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41030/15]

Health Services

Finian McGrath

189. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41032/15]

Medical Card Applications

Finian McGrath

190. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41034/15]

Services for People with Disabilities

Finian McGrath

197. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the crisis experienced by Camphill Communities of Ireland where significant and vital services could be closed within the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41122/15]

Health Care Professionals

Finian McGrath

198. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to protect the public by protecting the titles of physiotherapist and physical therapists in one register under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41123/15]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Finian McGrath

215. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a student grant appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41031/15]

Schools Building Projects Status

Finian McGrath

220. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support an application by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 for additional accommodation, as a matter of priority; her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41120/15]

School Enrolments

Finian McGrath

221. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding access to second level schools for a family (details supplied) in Dublin 9, who are being discriminated against due to stringent enrolment policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41121/15]

Planning Issues

Finian McGrath

234. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is acceptable for Dublin City Council to breach An Bord Pleanála’s planning conditions in respect of the construction of a sea wall in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41033/15]

Respite Care Grant Administration

Finian McGrath

145. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will improve the support service to all full-time carers, as a matter of priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40317/15]

Departmental Staff Rehiring

Finian McGrath

230. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of applications for reinstatement, following retirement on grounds of ill health with prior notice, granted since 2004; the legislation and rules or procedure under which they were granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40314/15]

National Minimum Wage

Finian McGrath

248. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the increase in the minimum wages in budget 2016; its impact on small businesses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40277/15]

Cycling Policy

Finian McGrath

324. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of cyclists using pavements; the action that is being taken to implement this offence; her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40274/15]

Migrant Integration

Finian McGrath

328. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40396/15]

Mobility Allowance Review

Finian McGrath

358. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate the mobility allowance for persons with a physical disability so they may avail of the taxi service; if she will provide an update on this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40316/15]

Medical Card Eligibility

Finian McGrath

370. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on making medical cards assessable for all children with a disability without having to go through the entire application process, which is stressful and discriminatory toward families and towards children with an intellectual disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40081/15]

Health Services Provision

Finian McGrath

411. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of full-time residential care for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40397/15]

Postal Services

Finian McGrath

594. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider An Post offering basic low-cost current account banking as a utility, as banks are looking at restricting the counter service facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40276/15]

Road Signage

Finian McGrath

620. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the issue of inadequate road signage, and the lack of visible road speed signage around Dublin city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40275/15]

Transport Infrastructure Provision

Finian McGrath

622. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the huge transport problems for those with a disability during and following the construction of the new Luas line, as they will lose their taxi service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40315/15]

Services for People with Disabilities

Finian McGrath

169. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the Health Service Executive will engage in negotiations with Camphill Communities of Ireland as its financial situation is very serious and requires urgent action (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39929/15]

Flood Prevention Measures

Finian McGrath

67. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will exercise restraint on the height of flood walls in areas of beauty and amenity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39788/15]

Marine Safety

Finian McGrath

94. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that poorly placed lobster pots in Dublin Bay are making sailing dangerous, and could lead to a loss of life; the action he will take regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39787/15]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Finian McGrath

153. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills why her Department does not accommodate autistic children with different religious backgrounds (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39790/15]

Leader Programmes Applications

Finian McGrath

158. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39789/15]

Taoiseach's Communications

Finian McGrath

115. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Malcom Turnbull, since his appointment as Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39360/15]

Taoiseach's Communications

Finian McGrath

116. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau, since his appointment as Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39364/15]

Disability Allowance Eligibility

Finian McGrath

119. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of weeks' holiday persons on a disability allowance are entitled to; if their allowance is deducted from them if they are abroad for five weeks or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38985/15]

Unemployment Benefits Payments

Finian McGrath

120. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of weeks' holiday persons with a disability who are on unemployment benefit are entitled to; if their benefit is deducted from them if they are abroad for five weeks or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38986/15]