Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Legislative Programme

Chris Andrews

191. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the introduction of legislation to legalise e-scooters on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23266/20]

Invalidity Pension

Chris Andrews

130. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and when they can expect a decision on the case. [23034/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Chris Andrews

159. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will be awarded funding to help with the extra costs of reopening to ensure the students and staff are as safe as possible. [22794/20]

Defence Forces Properties

Chris Andrews

471. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Army has refused to sell a house to a tenant (details supplied) despite having agreed to the sale on several occasions; and if the army will be instructed to proceed with the sale. [22312/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Chris Andrews

738. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons returning to work from short career breaks are entitled to the pandemic unemployment payment; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22171/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Chris Andrews

222. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is mandatory for taxi drivers and their passengers to wear face coverings in line with other public transportation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19741/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Chris Andrews

223. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if taxi drivers can block off the front seat of their taxis in an effort to maintain social distancing with their passengers even if their licence is for a four-seater vehicle; and if they do this, if there will be a penalty. [19742/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Chris Andrews

224. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if each bus used by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann is fitted with windows that can be opened by passengers to allow proper ventilation. [19754/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Chris Andrews

790. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person’s 2018 tax returns will only be accepted when applying for the pandemic unemployment payment even when a person has submitted their 2019 returns. [19913/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Chris Andrews

791. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person that applied for the pandemic unemployment payment and submitted their 2019 tax returns was rejected on their 2018 tax returns; her views on the validity of this decision; the reason the most recent returns are not taken into account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19914/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Chris Andrews

792. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there is a specific policy in place that explains the way in which one set of workers can earn €50 a week and qualify based on an additional support and yet another set is disqualified in the exact same circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19915/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Chris Andrews

866. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for the reduced pandemic unemployment payment by a person (details supplied) can be reviewed in view of the fact their details were incorrectly reviewed initially; and if their payment can be allocated according to their correct income details. [20323/20]

European Health Insurance Card

Chris Andrews

1149. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the arrangements that have been made with the United Kingdom for residents in Northern Ireland who hold Irish passports in applying for a EHIC card in view of the fact that they cannot apply through the HSE as they do not have a PPS number (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19909/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Chris Andrews

73. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of claims for the restart grant that have been received from businesses in Dublin 4, 6 and 8; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18513/20]

Driver Licences

Chris Andrews

158. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if applicants that wish to renew their driver licence will be allowed to do so online to avoid citizens living abroad having to return here in view of the public health advice to avoid all unnecessary travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18378/20]

Driver Test

Chris Andrews

162. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to allow applicants to conduct the driver theory test online in view of the fact that there are almost 300,000 persons on a waiting list to get a slot for same. [18403/20]

Commercial Rates

Chris Andrews

342. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of claims for the commercial rates waiver scheme received from businesses in Dublin 4, 6 and 8, respectively; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18511/20]

Commercial Rates

Chris Andrews

343. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of claims for the commercial rates waiver scheme received from businesses across the four local authorities in Dublin; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18512/20]

Autism Support Services

Chris Andrews

433. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to set up ASD classes within the next 6 to 12 months in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17994/20]

Invalidity Pension

Chris Andrews

601. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal application by a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension; and when a decision will issue. [18367/20]

Carer's Allowance

Chris Andrews

602. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer’s allowance; and when he or she can expect a decision on his or her case. [18370/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Chris Andrews

1039. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given an urgent date for two vital surgeries to be performed in view of the fact the person has been over a year on the waiting list. [18882/20]

Approved Housing Bodies

Chris Andrews

37. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on proposals by approved housing bodies that they would be allowed to use some of their social housing stock to be put on the market as affordable rental properties; and if he has been in negotiations with approved housing bodies regarding this issue. [17646/20]

Regeneration Projects

Chris Andrews

39. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will invest in the regeneration of flat complexes in south inner city Dublin in the interest of good public health and good community development in view of the extremely poor condition and the urgent need for upgrading of these flats. [17645/20]

Sports Funding

Chris Andrews

111. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated to privately owned golf clubs through the sports capital programme for 2020. [16663/20]

Proposed Legislation

Chris Andrews

150. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when legislation will be introduced to regulate the use of e-scooters. [16696/20]

National Car Test

Chris Andrews

156. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the regulation that all taxis must have their suitability test done within 30 days of their NCT test will be reviewed in view of the fact that due to the Covid-19 pandemic many tests were rescheduled to later in the year, which will result in a taxi driver (details supplied) having to pay to have another NCT test done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16890/20]

Traffic Management

Chris Andrews

223. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the consultation project completed in 2019 by the OPW was not referred to when it was decided to reopen the gates of the Phoenix Park; the reason there is another consultation project taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16695/20]

Visa Applications

Chris Andrews

602. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the restrictions on accepting new visa applications will be lifted in order to allow a person (details supplied) to travel here to visit a sick relative. [17300/20]

Citizens Information Services

Chris Andrews

114. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when citizens information centres in southern areas of Dublin Bay are due to reopen; her plans to reduce the number of centres in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16272/20]

Local Authority Schemes

Chris Andrews

113. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if measures will be put in place to make scooter schemes available to local authorities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14929/20]

Taxi Licences

Chris Andrews

215. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the regulation that all taxis must be less than nine years old on their licence renewal dates will be extended for a person (details supplied). [15206/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Chris Andrews

290. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance whether a company that has placed employees on the temporary wage subsidy scheme and submitted a questionnaire to the Revenue Commissioners but has not lost 25% of turnover will not have to pay anything back to the Revenue Commissioners on behalf of the employees; whether the employees will receive a tax bill at year end as a result of being on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15085/20]

Value Added Tax

Chris Andrews

299. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) relating to custom duties and VAT on the importation of medical devices and protective equipment in order to help in the fight against Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15207/20]

Defence Forces Properties

Chris Andrews

490. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Army has pulled out of selling a house at a location (details supplied) to the tenant despite having agreed to the sale on three different occasions. [15338/20]

Defence Forces Properties

Chris Andrews

491. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Army is refusing to perform vital maintenance works on a property (details supplied) but will not give the tenant permission to perform the works themselves; the reason the Army is falling to keep its properties to acceptable living standard as other landlords are instructed to do; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/20]

Defence Forces Properties

Chris Andrews

492. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Defence the plans of the Army for the 12 houses situated at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15340/20]

Disabilities Data

Chris Andrews

1022. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the official figures for autism in an area (details supplied); and the breakdown by age of the figures. [14837/20]

Disabilities Data

Chris Andrews

1023. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the number of children with autism living in Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W and 8. [14838/20]

Value Added Tax

Chris Andrews

161. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if yoga studios currently in the VAT rate group of 13.5% can be moved into the second reduced rate of 9% in conjunction with other sporting activities and physical education activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13927/20]

Inland Waterways

Chris Andrews

254. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for increasing the level of infrastructure along the Grand Canal from Harold's Cross to Portobello to deal with the requirements of canal boats such as electricity supply to the boats and wastewater removal from the boats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13824/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Chris Andrews

333. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if changes can be made on the requirements for a working holiday authorisation for a person (details supplied) who was unable to leave the State during the Covid-19 lockdown as required. [13745/20]

Domiciliary Care Allowance

Chris Andrews

497. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied): and when they can expect a decision on the case. [13899/20]

Mortgage Lending

Chris Andrews

42. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance the measures which have been put in place for those that were in the process of buying a home but now find themselves on the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12876/20]

Teaching Council of Ireland

Chris Andrews

142. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the resources will be put in place to allow the Teaching Council prioritise registration for soon to be qualified primary school teachers in order that they can deliver home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12909/20]

Home Tuition Scheme

Chris Andrews

143. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are delays in the registration of home tutors. [12910/20]

Special Educational Needs

Chris Andrews

164. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a space will be made available on the summer or July provision for a child (details supplied). [13029/20]

Health Services

Chris Andrews

428. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the protocol for Dublin City Council to contact the HSE pest control unit. [12937/20]

Health Services

Chris Andrews

429. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the approved contractors used by the HSE for pest control. [12938/20]

Health Services

Chris Andrews

430. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE pest control unit will not sanction the use of bait boxes for use in the Dublin City Council area in view of the fact it does so in other Dublin local authority areas; the person that makes the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12939/20]