Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Immigration Policy

Bernard Durkan

294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 9 June 2020, the procedure now being followed by the immigration authorities to determine the entitlement of the applicant under Irish or international law in view of the fact that the order to deport has been revoked; the extent to which the case can validly progress in the short term; the means by which it can be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12978/20]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of joint family visa applications in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13024/20]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the request to set aside a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13025/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13244/20]

Citizenship Status

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if citizenship will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13245/20]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if arrangements will be made to grant an emergency GNIB card in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13246/20]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Bernard Durkan

435. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an appropriate wheelchair will be made temporarily available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

436. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12983/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

477. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13167/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when churches and places of worship will be allowed to reopen in the context of easing Covid-19 restrictions; the specific guidelines which need to be adhered to in respect of public health advice by the NPHET; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13706/20]

Tuberculosis Eradication Programme

Bernard Durkan

615. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of bovine animals found to have failed the TB eradication test in each of the past five years to date in respect of both the dairy herd and the beef herd. [13703/20]

Sports Capital Programme

Bernard Durkan

680. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various applicants to which sports capital grants were awarded will have the time within which they are required to complete their respective projects extended by approximately 18 months in order to facilitate the restoration of their voluntary fundraising activities which were impacted by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12980/20]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

681. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for electrification of the rail line to Maynooth and beyond thereby contributing to reduction of emissions and increase efficiency of the transport network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12981/20]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

682. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which preparations are in hand to improve the frequency and capacity of the commuter rail service serving north County Kildare on both lines; when the extra carriages required are likely to be delivered; the expected increase capacity arising in addition to emission reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12982/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

707. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken by his Department to aid the recovery of the aviation sector which has been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis; the extent to which proposed redundancies in an airline (details supplied) can be prevented by EU Covid-19 related supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13163/20]

National Childcare Scheme

Bernard Durkan

764. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions being taken to ensure that first-time applicants for the universal subsidy under the national childcare scheme can still apply for the subsidy, notwithstanding the fact that online application via MyGovId appears to be halted due to the unavailability of appointments to obtain the public services card; if an alternative method for application has been established in view of the unavailability of such appointments; if applicants will be backdated from date of eligibility in view of the fact late application may occur through no fault of their own due to the circumstances outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13168/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Bernard Durkan

821. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when more than four weeks' outstanding pandemic unemployment payments will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12975/20]

Disability Allowance

Bernard Durkan

822. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1066 of 3 June 2020, if, as already indicated a review of the applicant’s means will be undertaken with a view to increasing their underpayment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12976/20]

Jobseeker's Allowance

Bernard Durkan

823. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if jobseekers allowance will be made payable to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12979/20]

Social Welfare Overpayments

Bernard Durkan

838. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review a decision to seek recovery of an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) on the basis that the applicant did not fully understand the significance of their response to the questions regarding eligibility of payment; if this notice is acceptable grounds to appeal against the decision; if an oral hearing can be arranged in respect of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13164/20]

Carer's Allowance

Bernard Durkan

839. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which carer’s allowance payment levels have been affected by the pandemic support payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13166/20]

Bereavement Care

Bernard Durkan

866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an augmentation of the bereavement grant will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13705/20]

Passport Applications

Bernard Durkan

26. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10798/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if on their return to work, employees in the construction sector can expect to operate on the basis of a normal wage inclusive or exclusive of a pandemic unemployment payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/20]

Road Traffic Offences

Bernard Durkan

332. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons arrested and-or charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and-or drugs in each of the past six months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10797/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

333. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when naturalisation status will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10799/20]

Domestic Violence

Bernard Durkan

393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of domestic violence brought to the attention of An Garda Síochána in County Kildare in each of the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11497/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

394. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which persons awaiting process of their application for residency and naturalisation status have had their status temporarily extended during the Covid-19 crisis in view of the fact that some persons might not be a position to access social or medical services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11498/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of An Garda Síochána as recorded on 1 March in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11499/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the determination for eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11502/20]

Employment Rights

Bernard Durkan

406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position in terms of employee rights in the case of a construction worker (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11501/20]

Health Insurance

Bernard Durkan

703. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which privately insured patients can expect to get ready access to medical procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11500/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

704. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when weddings affected by the Covid-19 restrictions can take place again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11503/20]

Childcare Services

Bernard Durkan

901. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when childcare facilities and services will be made available for non-essential workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11504/20]

Social and Affordable Housing

Bernard Durkan

1082. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses made available for allocation to suitable housing applicants by Kildare County Council or via approved housing bodies through Part 8, purchase and-or direct build in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11496/20]

Passport Applications

Bernard Durkan

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passport applications received by the passport office prior to Covid-19 restrictions are due to be processed; when the passport office is due to reopen to the public under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the estimated date for the reopening of passport applications online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10439/20]

Tax Yield

Bernard Durkan

87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue generated from the land zoning windfall tax when previously in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10442/20]

State Examinations

Bernard Durkan

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate students due to sit leaving certificate examinations this summer that are not presently enrolled in a second-level educational institution and may be unable to obtain a calculated grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10434/20]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate provision is being made in primary and second-level schools throughout County Kildare to accommodate the needs of children that are living in the area or that have moved permanently to the area; the degree to which such accommodation needs have been identified; the proposals for resolution including special needs accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10440/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination for residency and naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a decision in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10443/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10447/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports being made available to private bus and coach companies negatively affected by the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10445/20]

Health Screening Programmes

Bernard Durkan

434. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when cancer screening services such as CervicalCheck which were postponed due to Covid-19 will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10435/20]

Legislative Measures

Bernard Durkan

435. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 is likely to be restored to the Houses of the Oireachtas with a view to early passage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10436/20]

National Driver Licensing Service

Bernard Durkan

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NDLS centres nationwide are due to reopen to the public under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10438/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports being made available by his Department to private bus and coach companies negatively affected by the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10444/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Bernard Durkan

685. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1287 of 20 May 2020, if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10437/20]

Overseas Missions

Bernard Durkan

3. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason family-friendly tours are not guaranteed at present for Defence Forces personnel due to be stationed overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8686/20]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate provision is being made in primary and second-level schools throughout County Kildare to accommodate the needs of children who are living in the area or that have moved permanently to the area; the degree to which such accommodation needs have been identified; the proposals for resolution including special needs accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8396/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

437. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if financial supports are being made available to small business impacted by Covid-19 which are unable to avail of the restart grant in view of the fact they are not currently on a local authority commercial rates payment system. [8687/20]