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Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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School Funding
Mary Butler
997. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education if she will investigate reinstating the school library grant to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40238/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Childcare Services
Mary Butler
1224. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding reported shortage of crèche places in Waterford city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40555/21]
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
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Special Educational Needs
Mary Butler
424. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding July provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37893/21]
Tue, 6 Jul 2021
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Grant Payments
Mary Butler
118. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding application for a SEAI insulation grant by a person (details supplied) which was first lodged on 18 November 2019; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36010/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Tax Code
Mary Butler
181. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the official State recognition of partners who have been long-term co-habiters but are not yet married; the position regarding financial assistance and tax credits available to a person in such a situation upon the death of a partner prior to marriage; his plans to examine the issue further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27530/21]
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Mary Butler
375. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the official State recognition of partners that have been long-term cohabiters but are not yet married; the position regarding financial assistance and tax credits available to a person in such a situation upon the death of partner prior to marriage; her plans to examine the issue further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27529/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Heritage Sites
Mary Butler
290. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will identify additional funding streams which may be applicable to the restoration process of a heritage building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Schools Administration
Mary Butler
395. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a comprehensive response from the appeals advisory committee to substantial queries raised in correspondence by a school (details supplied) in respect of the review of procedure conducted during the SNA appeal process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23121/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Childcare Services
Mary Butler
435. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will identify additional funding streams which may be applicable to assist the process of constructing an extension to a childcare facility (details supplied) given the increasing service demands locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22940/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Wind Energy Generation
Mary Butler
292. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to calls from advocacy groups for a designated wind farm zone of 22km from shorelines, similar to that introduced in other European countries; the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20666/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Aviation Industry
Mary Butler
442. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the queries raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to their intention in taking a holiday abroad in 2020 and subsequent attempts to secure a refund from the airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20554/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Mary Butler
652. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding supports for the amusement park providers who remain closed as a result of current public health restrictions; her plans to introduce further funding supports for the sector to assist with severe financial issues many are experiencing at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20039/21]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Business Regulation
Mary Butler
7. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the potential supports available for a person (details supplied); his views on whether the EU definition of undertaking in difficulty is prohibitive for many businesses such as this one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13724/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Aviation Industry
Mary Butler
81. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to liaise with the airline industry to ensure that consumers who have been unable to make scheduled flights due to the current travel restrictions are being prioritised and dealt with in a fair and just manner via airlines internal complaints and refund application facilities in view of the fact many have incurred significant personal losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13725/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Mortgage Lending
Mary Butler
144. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the reported refusal by a bank (details supplied) to allow a first-time buyer to draw down a mortgage in August 2020 should the person who has been professional disaffected by the pandemic continue to be in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment, when the house is built and ready for occupancy; his views on whether this reported anomaly could potentially pose a widespread problem for first-time buyers in their dealings with banks and lending institutions going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13721/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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English Language Training Organisations
Mary Butler
363. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to safeguard the English language teaching sector in view of the difficulties faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the potential decrease in revenue for the industry as a whole for 2020, reportedly in the region of 80%; her views on the continued implementation of provision of funding in line with a document (details supplied) to protect and enhance the reputation of Ireland and the English language industry from abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13722/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Mary Butler
364. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines for admission to the July provision scheme for children with Down's syndrome; her views on a potential shortage in tutors for the scheme due to increased numbers seeking access to same; the steps she has taken to ensure children are not excluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13726/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Mary Butler
475. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding access to the July provision scheme for preschool, primary school and post-primary school pupils with Down's syndrome; her plans to include preschool and secondary school in the 2021 allocation of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14584/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Maternity Services
Mary Butler
664. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the reopening of maternity classes, including breastfeeding and antenatal classes, in Cork University Maternity Hospital; his views on the effects postponements and cancellations of such classes is having on pregnant women in preparing for the birth of their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13720/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Health Services
Mary Butler
665. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the reopening of services and support for persons suffering with dementia; when guidelines will be issued regarding the reintroduction of such services and supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13723/20]