Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

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]