Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic

Pearse Doherty

59. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the roadmap for a full return to primary and secondary education will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19405/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

123. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications that have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in County Donegal; the funding that has been allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in County Donegal who have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20441/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

124. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in County Donegal; the number of these that have been processed to date; the number that have been successful; the amount that has been allocated to these businesses; the amount that was sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20443/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

133. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the method by which grants will be calculated for businesses qualifying for the enhanced restart grant scheme. [20862/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

134. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated number of businesses that will qualify for the enhanced restart grant scheme; the quantum of grant it is estimated they will receive disaggregated by grant amount in intervals of €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20863/20]

Tourism Industry

Pearse Doherty

208. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of businesses accredited and registered with Fáilte Ireland under the Tourist Traffic Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20409/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

327. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of individual earners who do not qualify for the stay and spend initiative on the grounds that they have neither income tax nor USC liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20407/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

328. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of individual earners who have neither USC nor income tax liabilities (details supplied).
Details; in similar format to that given in Tables 3 and 4 of Income Tax Strategy Group – 19/03 Paper, published July 2019 [20408/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

329. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the deadlines by which qualifying expenditure must be submitted to the Revenue Commissioners using the mobile app under the stay and spend initiative for a tax credit to be received by a person in 2021 and 2022, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20410/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

330. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the company awarded the public contract to develop the mobile app for the purposes of the stay and spend initiative; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20411/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

357. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the way in which tax liability outstanding for payments received through the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be collected in cases in which the liability exceeds the value of unused tax credits for 2020; if that outstanding liability is to be collected against future tax credits; if so, the time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20745/20]

Tax Data

Pearse Doherty

358. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of persons that have benefitted from guidelines issued by the Revenue Commissioners under which the 183-day rule for tax residence has been relaxed in cases in which the person is prevented from leaving the State due to force majeure circumstances in the context of Covid-19; the estimated cost of the guidelines in comparison to if they had not been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20746/20]

Tax Data

Pearse Doherty

359. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons availing of the special assignee relief programme in 2019, disaggregated by salary in intervals of €10,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20747/20]

Tax Data

Pearse Doherty

360. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if persons availing of the special assignee relief programme will be removed from the programme if found to be travelling to countries in contravention of the Covid-19 general travel advisory in operation by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20748/20]

House Prices

Pearse Doherty

362. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if an impact assessment has been undertaken with respect to the recent amendments to the help to buy scheme; if the level of support available to first-time buyers will be increased to the lesser of €30,000 or 10% of the purchase price, in particular with regard to the impact of the changes on house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20841/20]

Legislative Measures

Pearse Doherty

363. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of measures implemented in sections 10 and 11 of the Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No.2) Bill 2020. [20842/20]

Legislative Measures

Pearse Doherty

364. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated quantum of tax rebate due to sole traders or members of partnerships, disaggregated by intervals of €1,000, under the provisions of Section 10 of the Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No.2) Bill 2020. [20843/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

501. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding that has been allocated to Donegal County Council to deal with the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20434/20]

Social and Affordable Housing

Pearse Doherty

502. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of affordable homes that have been built in the Donegal County Council area in each of the past five years; the amount planned for 2020; the funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20435/20]

Local Authority Housing

Pearse Doherty

503. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list in County Donegal; his plans to reduce these times; the total number on the social housing list for each of the past 12 months and each month of 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20436/20]

Home Loan Scheme

Pearse Doherty

504. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans from County Donegal; the number that have been successful; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20437/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

505. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to each local authority under the Covid-19 support scheme for local authorities; the deficit expected for each local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20438/20]

Vacant Properties

Pearse Doherty

506. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has invited Donegal County Council to make an application for the vacant properties programme; if such an application has been submitted; the amount of funding his Department proposes to allocate to the authority; the expected timeframe for release of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20439/20]

Commercial Rates

Pearse Doherty

507. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of businesses in County Donegal that have had their rates waived; the total number that have requested a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20440/20]

National Educational Psychological Service

Pearse Doherty

689. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in County Donegal awaiting an appointment with a National Educational Psychological Service psychologist; the number waiting less than six months, six to 12 months and more than 12 months in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20431/20]

School Funding

Pearse Doherty

690. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that will be allocated to schools in County Donegal in order to provide the necessary equipment and resources to reopen in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20432/20]

Enterprise Support Services

Pearse Doherty

769. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications that have been received for the enterprise support grant from businesses in County Donegal; the number of these have been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20442/20]

Dental Services

Pearse Doherty

1274. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in County Donegal; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20415/20]

Dental Services

Pearse Doherty

1275. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health : the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in County Donegal; the average waiting times for appointments; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20416/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Pearse Doherty

1276. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the CAMHS waiting list in County Donegal; the average waiting time; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20417/20]

Home Care Packages

Pearse Doherty

1277. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are awaiting homecare support in County Donegal; the number of hours allocated in each of the past 12 months in County Donegal; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20418/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Pearse Doherty

1278. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a colonoscopy in County Donegal; the number waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20419/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Pearse Doherty

1279. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an endoscopy in County Donegal; the number waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20420/20]

Health Services Staff

Pearse Doherty

1280. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in County Donegal; the grade of each vacancy; the length of time of each vacancy, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20421/20]

Disability Services Data

Pearse Doherty

1281. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in County Donegal; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20422/20]

Speech and Language Therapy

Pearse Doherty

1282. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in County Donegal; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20423/20]

Occupational Therapy

Pearse Doherty

1283. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in County Donegal; the number that have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20424/20]

Respite Care Services

Pearse Doherty

1284. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided to families in County Donegal over each of the past 12 months; the number that has been provided each month since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20426/20]

Disability Services Data

Pearse Doherty

1285. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres in County Donegal that have now reopened; the number that will be reopened by September 2020; the number that will not be in a position to reopen by September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20427/20]

Disability Services Data

Pearse Doherty

1286. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Donegal that have submitted applications for funding in order to reopen; the amount required; the amount allocated to date by his Department; the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20428/20]

Ophthalmology Services

Pearse Doherty

1287. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Donegal; the average waiting time for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20429/20]

Disability Services Data

Pearse Doherty

1288. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Donegal who are awaiting an appointment for early intervention by therapy; the number waiting less than 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Pearse Doherty

62. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to base the rate of payment of the pandemic unemployment payment on 2019 earnings rather than 2018 earnings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19039/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Pearse Doherty

64. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the processing times for pandemic unemployment payment re-rate appeals and reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19040/20]

Workplace Relations Commission

Pearse Doherty

80. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the Workplace Relations Commission received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if so, when they will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18526/20]

Motor Tax

Pearse Doherty

126. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full-year cost in 2021 of abolishing the punitive motor tax surcharge by which motor tax paid for periods of three or six months are more expensive, in monthly costs, than the cost of motor tax for a period of 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18777/20]

Driver Licences

Pearse Doherty

173. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the RSA Sláinte agus Tiomáint guideline which states Group 2 licence holders are not permitted to drive with complete loss of vision in one eye applies to HGV licence holders that lost their vision completely in one eye prior to passing their driver test and are current licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18593/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

245. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by tapering out the personal, PAYE and earned income credit by 2.5% per €1,000 on individual income between €100,000 and €140,000 per year resulting in no entitlement to these tax credits in cases in which income is in excess of €140,000 based on the latest individualised income figures available to the Revenue Commissioners. [18755/20]

Universal Social Charge

Pearse Doherty

246. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by introducing an additional USC rate of 5% on individual incomes in excess of €140,000 based on the latest individualised income figures available to the Revenue Commissioners. [18756/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

247. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost in 2021 of abolishing the local property tax and replacing the funding with central funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18757/20]

Property Tax

Pearse Doherty

248. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by introducing a non-principal private residence charge of €400 on properties indicated as such by owners in local property tax returns and including commercial landlords but excluding local authorities and approved housing bodies. [18758/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

249. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 from raising the rate of commercial stamp duty to 9%, 10%, 11% and 12.5%, respectively. [18759/20]

Pensions Data

Pearse Doherty

250. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by reducing the ceiling earnings cap for occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs from €115,000 to €90,000, €80,000, €70,000 and €60,000, respectively. [18760/20]

Pensions Data

Pearse Doherty

251. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by reducing the standard fund threshold from €2 million to €1.7 million, €1.5million and €1.2 million, respectively. [18761/20]

Help-To-Buy Scheme

Pearse Doherty

252. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by abolishing the help to buy scheme. [18762/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

253. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by abolishing the special assignee relief programme. [18763/20]

Mortgage Interest Relief

Pearse Doherty

254. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the full-year cost and budgetary impact in 2021 of maintaining the current rate of mortgage interest relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18764/20]

Tax Reliefs

Pearse Doherty

255. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost in 2021 of restoring trade union tax relief at the level it was at before its abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/20]

Tax Credits

Pearse Doherty

256. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost in 2021 of increasing the earned income credit to the same level as the PAYE credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18766/20]

Real Estate Investment Trusts

Pearse Doherty

257. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by introducing a minimum dividend withholding tax rate of 33% on all dividends paid by REITs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/20]

Irish Real Estate Fund

Pearse Doherty

258. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by introducing a minimum dividend withholding tax rate of 33% on all dividends paid by IREFs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18768/20]

Tax Reliefs

Pearse Doherty

259. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost in 2021 of introducing a tax relief of 8.33%, that is, equivalent to one month's rent paid by all renters not in receipt of other State assistance on a refundable basis. [18770/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

260. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by increasing the rate of capital acquisitions tax by 3% to a rate of 36%.. [18771/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

261. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue that would be raised in 2021 if intangible assets on shored between 2015 and 2018 were taxed at the current cap of 80%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18772/20]

Corporation Tax

Pearse Doherty

262. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year additional corporation tax that could be expected in 2021 if the bailed out banks had applied to them a 25% limit on losses that could be carried forward in a year and a five-year absolute limit in which such losses could be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18773/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

263. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year additional revenue in 2021 that would be raised by increasing the bank levy by each of 10 percentage points and by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18774/20]

Financial Services Regulation

Pearse Doherty

264. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year saving in 2021 that would accrue from moving the entire cost of regulation of the financial sector onto the industry with the exception of credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18775/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

265. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue that would be raised in 2021 by increasing excise duty on a packet of cigarettes by 30 cents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18778/20]

Tax Code

Pearse Doherty

266. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by reducing the group A tax free threshold, referring to capital acquisitions tax, from €335,000 to €320,000, €310,000, €300,000, €280,000 and €250,000, respectively. [18779/20]

Vacant Sites

Pearse Doherty

321. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by increasing the vacant site levy to 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 17.5%, respectively. [18769/20]

State Examinations

Pearse Doherty

476. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether students from County Donegal that received conditional offers from colleges and universities in Northern Ireland will be at a disadvantage following the postponement of the leaving certificate results; if her attention has been drawn to the concern the matter has caused amongst students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18580/20]

State Examinations

Pearse Doherty

477. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 534 of 14 July 2020 and 684 of 21 July 2020, when a response will issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18581/20]

Special Educational Needs

Pearse Doherty

478. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications received for SNA support in County Donegal in 2020; the number of successful and unsuccessful applications, respectively in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18582/20]

Jobseeker's Allowance

Pearse Doherty

610. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason jobseeker’s allowance payments were not issued to the bank account of a person (details supplied); when outstanding payments will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18585/20]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Pearse Doherty

611. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if combined incomes from employment and self-employment are used when calculating the average income rate of the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18586/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Pearse Doherty

612. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if communication was received from another authority relating to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if so, when it will be acted upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18587/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Pearse Doherty

613. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18588/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

Pearse Doherty

614. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the calculation of possible overpayments will be completed for a person (details supplied) in relation to their State pension (contributory) and outstanding payment issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18589/20]

Social Insurance

Pearse Doherty

620. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full-year revenue in 2021 that would be raised by introducing a new employers’ rate of PRSI of 12.75%, 13.75%, 14.75% and 15.75%, respectively, on the portion of salary paid in excess of €100,000 per annum. [18776/20]

Childcare Services

Pearse Doherty

720. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if funding will be provided to allow a child of a front-line worker (details supplied) in County Donegal to remain in a childcare setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18579/20]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Pearse Doherty

997. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will have a diabetic automatic pump fitted and receive training from a specialist diabetic nurse in the use of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18583/20]

Disability Services Provision

Pearse Doherty

998. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when intellectual disability services will resume in County Donegal; the level of service planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18584/20]

Home Help Service

Pearse Doherty

1068. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if home support services will be terminated for service users in circumstances in which the service was suspended while their disability day services remain closed and family members are cocooning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18984/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pearse Doherty

1069. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be considered for an earlier appointment in Letterkenny University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18985/20]

Maoiniú d'Eagrais Ghaeilge

Pearse Doherty

52. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil plean ar bith ag a Roinn chun maoiniú a chur ar fáil do Rannóg Gaeilge Ollscoil Uladh i gcampas Mhic Aoidh i nDoire; an mbeadh sí toilteanach casadh leis an Rannóg leis seo a phlé; agus an mbeidh sí sásta comhoibriú leis an Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna ar an ábhar seo. [17398/20]

Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta

Pearse Doherty

59. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil plean ag a Roinn chun tacaíocht airgeadais a chur ar fáil d’Ionaid Phobail sa Ghaeltacht atá ag cailleadh amach ar airgead a saothraíodh a bhuí le Colaistí Samhraidh Gaeltachta, a bhí in ainm is a bheith ar siúl an samhradh seo, a bheith curtha ar ceal. [17397/20]

National Broadband Plan

Pearse Doherty

67. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will be available at a property (details supplied); the steps the person can take to accelerate the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17563/20]

Disability Services Provision

Pearse Doherty

216. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when an adult day service facility (details supplied) in County Donegal will resume services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17558/20]

Podiatry Services

Pearse Doherty

217. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when HSE chiropody and podiatry services will resume in County Donegal; if his attention has been drawn to the impact on service users while services have been suspended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17559/20]

Departmental Expenditure

Pearse Doherty

27. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total value of additional expenditure across each Department with reference to the Revised Estimates published on 18 December 2019; the additional expenditure anticipated with reference to those estimates for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16862/20]

State Examinations

Pearse Doherty

378. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the process by which a student (details supplied) in County Donegal can secure a predictive grade for the leaving certificate, having studied at home without a teacher or tutor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16676/20]

School Staff

Pearse Doherty

379. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Donegal was unsuccessful in an appeal for an additional teaching post; if the appeal decision can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16677/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pearse Doherty

740. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal can get a referral expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17235/20]

Mortgage Lending

Pearse Doherty

1. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken and will take to prohibit the accrual of interest during the moratorium period for mortgage breaks taken in the context of Covid-19; his views on comments made with retail banks at a meeting held on 11 May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16464/20]

Corporation Tax

Pearse Doherty

3. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on recent findings regarding the effective rate of tax paid by certain companies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16465/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

10. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the tax treatment of the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment and payments under the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the way in which liability will be calculated for 2020; the way in which it will be collected; the planned tax treatment of both payments in cases in which the liability due exceeds unused tax credits for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16296/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

18. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if an extension of the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be considered for sectors and employers that continue to be affected by public health measures; his plans to discontinue, modify or taper payments under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/20]

Commencement of Legislation

Pearse Doherty

21. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance when all sections of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16295/20]

Mortgage Lending

Pearse Doherty

22. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he has communicated with retail banks regarding the treatment of mortgage applications. including joint applications, whereby such applications are rejected or approvals in principle withdrawn in cases in which one or both applicants are in receipt of payments through the temporary wage subsidy scheme despite no reduction in pay or hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pearse Doherty

43. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be amended to ensure that employers will not lose a portion or all of the wage subsidy in cases in which an employee works additional hours in comparison to those worked and reflected in January and February payroll submissions, particularly in terms of seasonal work; if he will consider allowing the calculation of subsidy based on payroll submissions in 2019 to reflect the seasonal variation in pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16297/20]