Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Jack Chambers

32. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports or grants available to a sector (details supplied) in the context of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14147/20]

School Transport

Jack Chambers

390. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding the impact on the loss of bus services for several Dublin schools will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13887/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Jack Chambers

519. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the pandemic payment a person who is unable to return to work is entitled to in view of the fact they have an underlying health condition and are cocooning; if she will examine the specific case of a person (details supplied) in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14325/20]

Disability Services Provision

Jack Chambers

691. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 16 June 2020, if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence by the parent of a service user (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13886/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

161. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department is providing transport for the July provision for those that have previously needed it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12998/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

162. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13012/20]

School Accommodation

Jack Chambers

172. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the temporary prefabricated accommodation for a school (details supplied) while the permanent buildings are being built; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13104/20]

Health Services Provision

Jack Chambers

431. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure sufferers of Parkinson’s disease have access to the necessary services to treat their condition; if he will address concerns outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

461. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to increase compliance with mask wearing in public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13108/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

482. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health when a disability service (details supplied) can reopen; if the reopening of the service will be delayed; if interim measures can be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13184/20]

Hospital Facilities

Jack Chambers

506. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the action taken or arrangements put in place following the submission by the management of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on the urgent need to increase capacity in the intensive care unit due to the experience of Covid-19 on the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13314/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

687. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a query previously submitted to his Department and to the Covid-19 query line will be responded to (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13007/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

718. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the latest advice or direction for travel agents regarding cancelled holidays and ticket exchange requests from customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13354/20]

Childcare Services

Jack Chambers

763. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to reopen childcare services which operate in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13160/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

131. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the delivery of the July provision in 2020; if the case of persons (details supplied) will be examined; the advice for them in relation to their application for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11731/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

134. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the delivery of July provision in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11738/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

138. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a roadmap for the reopening of the education system will be provided in order to provide clarity for pupils, families, teachers and school communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11778/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

178. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding an outstanding July provision payment will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12041/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

182. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12063/20]

Emergency Works Scheme

Jack Chambers

184. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12068/20]

Special Educational Needs

Jack Chambers

217. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if post-primary schoolchildren with moderate learning difficulties can apply for the July provision; the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12260/20]

Garda Recruitment

Jack Chambers

316. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the next intake of Garda recruits will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12077/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Jack Chambers

363. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the concerns of retailers (details supplied) seeking support in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic will be examined and receive a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11764/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

364. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the specific concerns of a business (details supplied) will be examined and receive a response; when the business can return to work; the restrictions it will need to be put in place; the help or supports the business can avail of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11766/20]

Energy Policy

Jack Chambers

632. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on an ongoing review of energy security. [11988/20]

Just Transition Fund

Jack Chambers

633. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applications that have been made to date for the just transition fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

709. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the engagement he is having with the private bus transport sector, which is experiencing significant difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. [12358/20]

Community Employment Schemes

Jack Chambers

804. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will engage with a disability service (details supplied) in order that community employment scheme participants can have their periods extended to ensure continuation of important services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11763/20]

Tax Data

Jack Chambers

64. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in carbon tax to date in 2020. [10659/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Jack Chambers

420. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available and the steps a business owner (details supplied) can take in respect of a matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10808/20]

Air Pollution

Jack Chambers

499. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons who died due to air pollution in 2019; the identified causes of this pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10661/20]

Disability Services Provision

Jack Chambers

516. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a special needs unit can re-open as part of the Covid-19 easing of restrictions in line with other health services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10780/20]

Broadcasting Sector

Jack Chambers

782. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Commission on the Future of Irish Public Service Broadcasting met in May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10656/20]

Just Transition Commissioner

Jack Chambers

783. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on plans to act on the recommendations of the most recent report of the Just Transition Commissioner. [10657/20]

Just Transition Commissioner

Jack Chambers

784. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the €6 million allocated for just transition in 2020 has been spent to date; if not, when it is planned to be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10658/20]

Energy Efficiency

Jack Chambers

785. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the work to date in 2020 of the retrofit task force. [10660/20]

Electric Vehicles

Jack Chambers

806. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and percentage of electric cars sold to the end of May 2020. [10662/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Jack Chambers

104. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9662/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Jack Chambers

121. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine correspondence from a school (details supplied) and address the serious concerns raised regarding special needs assistant's allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9803/20]

General Practitioner Services

Jack Chambers

320. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if refunds are available for those that were charged for an over the phone consultation with their doctor regarding potential Covid-19 before the decision was made to waive fees for such consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9693/20]

Dental Services

Jack Chambers

352. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9904/20]

Social Welfare Appeals

Jack Chambers

650. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a reply will issue to correspondence she referred to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9914/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Jack Chambers

729. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9922/20]

Passport Services

Jack Chambers

24. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects the passport office will resume full services; if passport holders with expiring passports are advised to submit renewal applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8674/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Jack Chambers

125. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8402/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Jack Chambers

186. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied). [8633/20]

Schools Building Projects

Jack Chambers

206. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a secondary school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8788/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

579. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a reply will issue to a query raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8640/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

648. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if a series of matters (details supplied) will be addressed with regard to weddings in the context of the gradual unwinding of Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9077/20]

Roadworthiness Testing

Jack Chambers

903. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clarity will be provided on queries from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8743/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Jack Chambers

1106. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for the pandemic unemployment payment by a person (details supplied) will be investigated; if the other support options available to the person can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8918/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Jack Chambers

1181. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8668/20]

UN Missions

Jack Chambers

6. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of Defence Forces personnel on the UNIFIL operation whose return here has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic; the efforts underway to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7081/20]

Overseas Missions

Jack Chambers

9. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of efforts to return two members of the Defence Forces home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7317/20]

Public Sector Pensions

Jack Chambers

162. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply to correspondence (details supplied) regarding a pension issue will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7360/20]

Visa Applications

Jack Chambers

321. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if advice can be provided to a person (details supplied) who urgently requires a visa renewal appointment due to extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7080/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Jack Chambers

434. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if there are grants available to business to install safety equipment and other measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7572/20]

Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Jack Chambers

707. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional financial supports have been considered in an ongoing review of supports for RTÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7213/20]

Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Jack Chambers

708. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with RTÉ between 12 March and 14 May 2020. [7214/20]

Better Energy Homes Scheme

Jack Chambers

709. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he accepts the findings of a recent report by the European Court of Auditors on the better energy warmer homes scheme; if the scheme will be reformed in view of the findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7215/20]

National Broadband Plan

Jack Chambers

710. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes passed and the number of homes connected through the national broadband plan to 30 April 2020. [7217/20]

Plastic Bag Levy

Jack Chambers

711. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are impediments to increasing the plastic bag levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7218/20]

Environmental Policy

Jack Chambers

712. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the introduction of a levy on the use of single use plastics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7219/20]

Waste Management

Jack Chambers

713. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the closure of workplaces has led to an increase in the production of non-recyclable waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7220/20]

Departmental Data

Jack Chambers

714. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the units in his Department currently working remotely; the units still in situ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7221/20]

Departmental Data

Jack Chambers

715. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the activities of his Department which have been curtailed as a result of the transition to working from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7222/20]

Just Transition Commissioner

Jack Chambers

716. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with the Just Transition Commissioner between 1 March and 7 May 2020. [7223/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

792. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding airline passengers that were unable to take flights due to Covid-19; if he will address the concerns of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7578/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Jack Chambers

140. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if correspondence will be published from the Secretary General to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment based on a draft of the Climate Action Plan dated 16 April 2019, together with subsequent correspondence received or sent by his Department in this exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5539/20]

Garda Equipment

Jack Chambers

450. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if masks or other personal protective equipment are being made available to gardaí who are on the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6214/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Jack Chambers

693. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised in correspondence from an association (details supplied) regarding couriers delivering to hospitals in the context of Covid-19. [5810/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jack Chambers

771. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the reopening of an outdoor activity business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6529/20]

National Broadband Plan

Jack Chambers

919. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll out of the National Broadband Plan in view of ongoing restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5540/20]

Just Transition Commissioner

Jack Chambers

920. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports in place to support the Just Transition Commissioner; his views on whether they are appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5541/20]

Broadcasting Sector

Jack Chambers

921. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding released to date from the sound and vision fund for broadcasters experiencing difficulties related to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5542/20]

Print Media

Jack Chambers

922. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met representatives of the print sector to discuss issues related to the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5543/20]

Broadband Service Provision

Jack Chambers

924. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the broadband and connectivity issues outlined by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if they will be engaged with and advised on the measures being taken to address their case and similar cases. [5700/20]

National Broadband Plan

Jack Chambers

925. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will publish an updated timeline for the delivery of the National Broadband Plan. [5861/20]

Sports Events

Jack Chambers

984. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine correspondence from a person (details supplied); the position regarding the planned American football match for the Aviva Stadium in August 2020; if it will be going ahead; and if so, the health considerations being made in this regard in the context of Covid-19. [5812/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Jack Chambers

1200. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a reply will issue to the feedback by a person (details supplied) regarding those who have seriously reduced incomes as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic but who are ineligible for support and the difficulties encountered trying to contact her Department [5647/20]

Pension Provisions

Jack Chambers

1268. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures in place during Covid-19 to make it safer and easier for pensioners to receive payment; if she will consider the feedback from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6582/20]

Proposed Legislation

Jack Chambers

1337. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the drafting of the marine planning and development management Bill is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5862/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Jack Chambers

19. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces as of 31 March 2020, by gender across all ranks of the three services in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5426/20]

Defence Forces Reserve

Jack Chambers

20. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces Reserve as of 31 March 2020 with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5427/20]

Illegal Dumping

Jack Chambers

1016. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the additional measures put in place to tackle illegal dumping in view of increased reports in recent weeks. [5468/20]

Defence Forces Expenditure

Jack Chambers

12. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the projects funded by Defence capital expenditure from 2016 to 2019; the projects planned in 2020; and the specific funding allocated to each. [3560/20]

Defence Forces Data

Jack Chambers

13. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the funding provided to improve Defence Forces accommodation from 2016 to 2019; the projects planned in 2020; and the specific funding allocated to each. [3561/20]

Departmental Budgets

Jack Chambers

14. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the outturn for Vote 36 of the Defence budget in 2019; and the extent of the variation from the original 2019 estimate. [3562/20]

Departmental Budgets

Jack Chambers

15. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the outturn for Vote 35 of the Defence budget in 2019; and the extent of the variation from the original 2019 estimate. [3563/20]

Defence Forces Strength

Jack Chambers

16. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces as of 29 February 2020; the breakdown by rank across the three services; the gender breakdown of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3564/20]

Defence Forces Reserve Strength

Jack Chambers

17. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces Reserve as of 29 February 2020 with regard to the three services and each rank; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3565/20]

Defence Forces Personnel Data

Jack Chambers

18. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits to the Permanent Defence Forces in 2019 with regard to the three services; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3566/20]

Defence Forces Reserve

Jack Chambers

19. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of additional recruits to the Defence Forces Reserve in 2019 with regard to the three services; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3567/20]

Vaccination Programme

Jack Chambers

495. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health if the chickenpox vaccination will be included under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2577/20]

Vaccination Programme

Jack Chambers

578. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to include the chickenpox vaccination under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2820/20]

Driver Licences

Jack Chambers

1041. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which driver licenceholders separating from a spouse can change the name on their licence to their maiden name in circumstances in which the separation has not yet been completed; if his attention has been drawn to the legal costs involved in such a procedure; if his attention has been further drawn to the difficulties encountered by drivers in this regard; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/20]

Community Employment Schemes Operation

Jack Chambers

1132. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the career and job pathways for persons who complete community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2819/20]

Schools Building Projects

Jack Chambers

188. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53775/19]

Respite Care Services Funding

Jack Chambers

244. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 19 November 2019, the status of the closure of a centre (details supplied); the efforts made to prevent its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/19]

Defence Forces Strength

Jack Chambers

52. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of discharges from the Defence Forces to date in 2019; the number of inductions over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53207/19]