Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Insurance Coverage

Michael McGrath

401. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 11 May 2022, if he will provide the correct contact details for an organisation (details supplied) in relation to insurance issues for thatched roof properties given that the email address provided is not in operation; the further immediate steps that those facing difficulties obtaining insurance can take given that this issue is becoming more prevalent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30380/22]

Corporation Tax

Michael McGrath

62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to a forthcoming corporation tax deadline with particular regard to small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12076/20]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

63. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the taxation issues that arise in respect of Irish citizens in the context of the double taxation treaty between Ireland and New Zealand that sell their home in New Zealand and wish to repatriate the proceeds here to buy a property here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12078/20]

School Accommodation

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for funding for a school hall by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11782/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

186. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will assist a family (details supplied) in County Cork to secure an ASD unit place at second-level for their son; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12074/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

374. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if assistance can be provided to a representative body (details supplied) in drawing up operational guidelines for reopening indoor play centres in the context of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12017/20]

Animal Welfare

Michael McGrath

601. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding private residents keeping pigeons at their home; the legislation in this regard and in particular with a risk to disease and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Michael McGrath

676. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12033/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

753. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 1007 of 3 June 2020, if she will address the specific matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11783/20]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Michael McGrath

761. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if persons (details supplied) will receive assistance in respect of the ECCE year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12058/20]

Commencement of Legislation

Michael McGrath

61. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to commence all sections of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10573/20]

Vehicle Registration Tax

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the VRT offices will open again in order that dealers can register vehicles and complete vehicle sales; the way in which VRT registrations are being administered for the larger car dealerships; when the VRT office in Blarney, County Cork will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10801/20]

Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme

Michael McGrath

94. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the provision by which the employment and investment incentive scheme is only available to SMEs that are less than seven years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11211/20]

Value Added Tax

Michael McGrath

131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the application of VAT on yoga; the rate for same; if he is considering a reduction in the rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11494/20]

Company Liquidations

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the next drawdown is expected to take place to pay outstanding claims from the liquidation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11581/20]

National Debt

Michael McGrath

140. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Irish debt held by the ECB under each quantitative easing scheme; the maturity of this debt; the interest paid both in money terms and in interest rate to the ECB in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11584/20]

English Language Training Organisations

Michael McGrath

221. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter raised in correspondence will receive a response (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10818/20]

Prison Visiting Regulations

Michael McGrath

348. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that visits to prisoners will commence across the prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10981/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

410. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a trade credit support scheme is being considered; if so, the estimated cost of implementing such a scheme; if primary legislation is required to implement the proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10672/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

463. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a scheme is being proposed to deal with the withdrawal of credit insurance for businesses similar to that announced in Germany and the UK; if so, the details of the scheme; the estimated annual cost of implementing such schemes here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11583/20]

General Medical Services Scheme

Michael McGrath

530. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if certain products (details supplied) are covered under the general medical card scheme for persons in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10850/20]

Health Services

Michael McGrath

661. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will assist a family (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11288/20]

Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Michael McGrath

778. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the trading online voucher of €2,500 is still available in each local enterprise office nationally; if additional funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11493/20]

Warmer Homes Scheme

Michael McGrath

796. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the warmer homes scheme; if homes can currently be considered for a second visit in circumstances in which it is feasible and appropriate such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11194/20]

Social Insurance

Michael McGrath

989. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the class and rate of PRSI contributions paid by local authority members in recent decades; the changes that have been introduced; the impact of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10821/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

1091. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if offshore islands can be travelled to by persons living on the mainland in a county adjacent to that island under the current travel restrictions that apply in phase 2 of the adjusted Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11013/20]

Passport Applications

Michael McGrath

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when persons will be able to apply online again to renew adult and children’s passports respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9874/20]

EU Funding

Michael McGrath

45. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there will be conditions assigned to the €750 billion stimulus proposal by the European Commission, specifically in relation to corporation tax or digital tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10327/20]

EU Funding

Michael McGrath

46. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the €750 billion stimulus proposal from the European Commission will be distributed among the member states; the amount Ireland is expected to receive both in monetary terms and as a percentage of GDP and GNI; the way in which this will be paid for by the European Union; if it will lead to Ireland's contribution to the EU increasing; if so, the amount both in monetary terms and as a percentage of GDP and GNI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10328/20]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

47. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress of BEPS 2.0 in the OECD and the proposals for a minimum effective tax rate and for a digital tax at OECD level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10329/20]

Value Added Tax

Michael McGrath

48. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 104, 105 and 112 of 20 May 2020, if it is permissible under EU rules to zero rate VAT for medical equipment for dentists and shops which provide PPE freely to their employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9655/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount of tax to be received from employees in receipt of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the way in which the amount of tax due will be worked out in practice; the way in which this will be paid in practice; if it is through the deduction of credits in 2021, if that will result in higher taxes being paid in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9756/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

54. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 20 May 2020, the status of the issue regarding women returning from maternity leave being excluded from the temporary wage subsidy scheme; if the matter requires primary legislation in order to be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9788/20]

EU Legislation

Michael McGrath

66. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the role of Ireland in relation to the support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency scheme proposed by the European Commission; if legislation is required here in order to put the scheme into effect; when such legislation is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10197/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will raise an issue regarding the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10298/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Michael McGrath

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the expected tax due from the pandemic unemployment payment for 2020; the way in which the Revenue Commissioners plan to collect this tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10313/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered increasing credits in 2021 to cater for those that have received the temporary wage subsidy scheme or the pandemic unemployment payment and have income tax due from those payments; the estimated cost of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10314/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the expected tax due from the temporary wage subsidy scheme for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10315/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of employers that have availed of the temporary wage subsidy scheme and that have paid PRSI at 0.5%; the amount received from employers from these PRSI payments; if an analysis has been undertaken to ascertain on average the number of employers that have topped up incomes from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10316/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the lower 0.5% employer PRSI rate will continue for as long as the temporary wage subsidy scheme is in place; if this will be extended beyond the duration of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10317/20]

Apple Escrow Account

Michael McGrath

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of an account (details supplied); the amount that was originally deposited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10318/20]

Rainy Day Fund

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of the Rainy-Day Fund; if there is consideration to avail of the resource; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10319/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the pandemic stabilisation and recovery fund is established and operational; if it requires primary legislation; if the fund is to be used as a last resort; the person or body that controls the fund; the person or body that makes the decision to invest; if this is reserved solely for the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund; if he has an input in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10320/20]

Value Added Tax

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if under existing EU rules and decisions, the zero rate of VAT can apply to businesses for as long as they are distributing personal protective equipment to their employees free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10321/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the fix to the temporary wage subsidy scheme enabling mothers on maternity leave to apply to the scheme will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10322/20]

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Michael McGrath

79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of loans provided by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland in each month of 2020, by type of loan product in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10325/20]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the carry back for tax purposes of losses incurred by businesses; his plans to make changes in this area to support the cashflow of businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10375/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

111. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to securing a place at a special primary school for a child (details supplied) with special needs for the 2020/21 school year; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no appropriate school place has been offered to them and they must start school this autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9706/20]

Language Schools

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the Covid-19 Working Group for the English language education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9825/20]

Teaching Qualifications

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the completion of the Droichead programme in the context of primary school teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9848/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is putting in place contingency plans now for the possible scenario by which children are not able to return to school as normal in late August and September 2020; his views on whether there is a need for these plans to include formal timetabled online lessons by all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/20]

School Curriculum

Michael McGrath

161. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) in County Cork can benefit from online teaching for the 2020/2021 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10118/20]

School Accommodation

Michael McGrath

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork will operate out of for the 2020/2021 school year; the status of the plans for the new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/20]

State Examinations

Michael McGrath

163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support students that are due to take the leaving certificate exam in 2021 in view of the fact they have missed out on a long period of in-class time as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

195. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to roll out a summer education programme for children with additional needs; when the details will be finalised and announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10330/20]

Enterprise Support Services

Michael McGrath

279. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position in relation to the business continuity voucher scheme; if the scheme is still open for applications; the number of vouchers that have been issued to applicants; the overall value of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9824/20]

Enterprise Data

Michael McGrath

299. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of companies that have entered examinership, receivership or liquidation each month since February 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10323/20]

Legislative Process

Michael McGrath

300. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of legislation needed for the credit guarantee scheme to be set up; if the Bill has been drafted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10324/20]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Michael McGrath

301. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number and value of loans provided by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland by bank or lending institute for each type of loan product in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10326/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

345. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have died from Covid-19 by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9827/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

418. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the reopening of adult day services; the arrangements being put in place in relation to transport services for persons travelling to and from services during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10339/20]

Pesticide Use

Michael McGrath

457. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position in relation to the use of an active substance (details supplied) used in essential herbicide crop protection products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9751/20]

National Driver Licensing Service

Michael McGrath

553. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when persons will be able to apply again to the NDLS for a learner permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9826/20]

Early Years Sector

Michael McGrath

617. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the early years supports at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10267/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Michael McGrath

641. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in relation to self-employed persons whose main or sole income relates to unearned rental income qualifying for the pandemic unemployment payment in circumstances in which they are no longer receiving that rental income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9749/20]

Public Services Card

Michael McGrath

662. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to address the situation by which persons are unable to access services on the MyGovID.ie portal due to the fact they are unable to secure a public services card at this time; if consideration has been given to allow certain services such as access to their PRSI contributions history without a requirement to obtain a card can be availed of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10088/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

671. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the appropriate payment for persons that have been on the pandemic unemployment payment whose jobs are now available but in circumstances in which their medical consultant is recommending they cocoon for a further period due to an underlying health condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10194/20]

Housing Data

Michael McGrath

711. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of public housing units built by local authorities and approved housing bodies since the foundation of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10345/20]

Consular Services

Michael McGrath

30. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will assist an Irish couple seeking to return home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Michael McGrath

37. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position in relation to a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9530/20]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the tax receipts for each month of 2020 to date in view of the fact that it does not seem to be set out in the Fiscal Monitor April 2020; the tax profile for each of the 12 months; the same information broken down into each tax heading in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8719/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners determined that an employer did not qualify for the temporary wage subsidy scheme after the subsidy was provided, if the liability for repaying the Revenue Commissioners falls on the employer and not the employee; if there are protections for employees that are of the view their employer does not qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9049/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

98. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if assistance will be provided to a business in relation to an operational matter relating to the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9263/20]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the taxation receipts that were expected for January, February, March and April 2020; the amount actually taken in as regards Table 1 in the fiscal monitor in April; the expected amount from taxation receipts in February 2020 as set out in the fiscal monitor in February; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9739/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

138. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the cost of the temporary wage subsidy scheme falls under the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/20]

Public Expenditure Data

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the maximum amount that can be spent in each Vote under the four-fifths rule; the amount actually spent to date for each Vote; when each Vote will reach its four-fifths maximum in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9738/20]

Third Level Admissions

Michael McGrath

183. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain leaving certificate students missed the deadline to apply for the CAO; if he will arrange for late applications to be accepted in view of the extenuating circumstances these students are dealing with arising from Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8609/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

184. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the July provision programme in view of Covid-19; if contingencies are being examined to ensure it goes ahead; the application arrangements that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8611/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

305. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide additional supports to children with special needs to assist them in re-integrating in a school environment as soon as it is safe to do so in view of the significant impact that the closure of schools has had on all children, but particularly on children with special needs; his further plans to provide additional supports outside of school between now and the return of schools in the autumn for these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9496/20]

Maternity Leave

Michael McGrath

337. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he can extend paid maternity leave and maternity benefit without a change in primary legislation; his plans to make changes in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8460/20]

Residency Permits

Michael McGrath

347. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when decisions will be processed and issued on applications submitted in November 2019 for a right of residency accompanied by a right to work based on parentage of an Irish minor citizen and based also on the principles of the Zambrano judgment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8541/20]

Legislative Measures

Michael McGrath

388. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to introduce the motion for the annual renewal of sections two to four, six to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 in Dáil Éireann; the implications of not renewing these sections for the Special Criminal Court and other related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9262/20]

Business Regulation

Michael McGrath

409. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on public country by country reporting for corporation tax purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8356/20]

Business Regulation

Michael McGrath

410. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of public country by country reporting for corporation tax purposes in the EU; if a decision on the matter requires unanimous consent from all member states; if not, if qualified majority voting is to be used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8357/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

418. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the prohibition on refinancing existing loans under the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme particularly since many businesses will have to restructure their loans in the coming months as a consequence of the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8285/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

419. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason capital and interest is payable under the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme from the start in view of the fact that the UK scheme allows for a window of 12 months for interest and capital repayments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8286/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

420. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the guarantee charge being applied by the State under the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme; the reason for such a fee in view of the fact that in the UK no such charge exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8287/20]

Departmental Schemes

Michael McGrath

421. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the rules for the current working capital scheme; the reason loans under the scheme are to be up to only three years; if she is considering increasing same; if so, if it will require primary legislation for the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8288/20]

Departmental Schemes

Michael McGrath

422. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the rules for the current working capital scheme; the reason for the innovation test; if she is considering changing same; if so, if it will require primary legislation for the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8292/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

434. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the definition of small retail outlets in relation to the retail outlets listed as being allowed to open in phase 2 as per page 11 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; if this is defined by a specific size; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8600/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

498. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the proposals brought forward by her Department to deal with Covid-19; the number that have availed of each since the start of March 2020, for each policy in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9740/20]

Health Insurance

Michael McGrath

558. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain private patients who have paid health insurance are not able to have essential surgery carried out by their private consultant in a private hospital at this time; if he is taking steps to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8521/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Michael McGrath

572. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8599/20]

Nursing Staff

Michael McGrath

574. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the service of a qualified practice nurse (details supplied) who responded to the Be on Call for Ireland initiative is required; if the nurse will be contacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8613/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

575. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the opening of caravan parks in summer in the context of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8614/20]

Speech and Language Therapy

Michael McGrath

576. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive services such as speech and language therapy and occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8634/20]

Speech and Language Therapy

Michael McGrath

577. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) with ASD will be offered services such as speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8635/20]

General Practitioner Services

Michael McGrath

724. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to general practitioner practices local in primary care centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9497/20]

Driver Test

Michael McGrath

958. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects driver tests to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9273/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

1005. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the impact of Covid-19 on the early years sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8602/20]