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Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Darragh O'Brien
157. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress in providing additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) to cater for the increased demand for special needs education and for additional places for children to attend the ASD units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darragh O'Brien
669. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has produced a set of guidelines for taxi drivers to return to work safely as the country leaves lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11947/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Naval Service
Darragh O'Brien
14. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the purchase of a multirole vessel for the Naval Service in view of the contribution by the Naval Service vessels during the Covid-19 crisis; when the tender competition will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11385/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Mortgage Lending
Darragh O'Brien
59. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to cases in which persons are availing of the temporary wage subsidy scheme which is then having negative implications on their ability to draw down mortgage offers from banks; the actions he has taken to counteract this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10588/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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English Language Training Organisations
Darragh O'Brien
230. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has published guidelines for the reopening of English language schools following the phased reopening of society; if so, if the guidelines will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10989/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
243. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on the extension of a school (details supplied); if the school will be ready for the beginning of the academic school year in September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11090/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
244. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11091/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
245. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) will proceed to the tender and build stage by granting the school rapid-build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11092/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
246. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building project for a school (details supplied); if the acquisition of a new site for the school has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11093/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
247. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11094/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the commencement date for the prefab replacement for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11095/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
249. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress in the delivery of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11096/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
250. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11097/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
251. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if locations have been identified for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11098/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
252. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if locations for the proposed schools have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
253. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11100/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
254. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11101/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Darragh O'Brien
255. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
256. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) along with the associated refurbishment works will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11103/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
257. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school for a school (details supplied); the stage at which the project is at; when construction will commence on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11104/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Darragh O'Brien
258. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock, County Dublin that have ASD units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11105/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Darragh O'Brien
259. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish needed additional ASD units in primary schools in Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11106/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Darragh O'Brien
134. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills when works will commence on a new school building for a school (details supplied); when the construction of same will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9926/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Sports Organisations
Darragh O'Brien
545. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that an organisation (details supplied) does not operate on an all-island basis. [9766/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Sports Organisations
Darragh O'Brien
546. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the 1999 agreement between organisations (details supplied); and his further views on whether in the context of this agreement that an organisation should operate on an all-island basis. [9767/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Coastal Erosion
Darragh O'Brien
126. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the necessary financial assistance will be provided to Fingal County Council to tackle the alarming rate of coastal erosion that is occurring at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8578/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Coastal Erosion
Darragh O'Brien
127. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress in the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy and plan in view of the gravity of the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8579/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Darragh O'Brien
451. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason sports clubs cannot apply for the restart grant even though they pay commercial rates like other businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8822/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darragh O'Brien
871. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the membership of her advisory group on reopening early learning and care and school-age childcare services; and the process by which the members of the working group were selected. [7649/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darragh O'Brien
872. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be considered in relation to the advisory group on reopening early learning and care and school-age childcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7650/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darragh O'Brien
873. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if research has been undertaken by her Department in order to determine the possible impact of Covid-19 on capacity within the ECCE system in terms of crèche closures and the reduction in capacity associated with social distancing measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7656/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Darragh O'Brien
874. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if ECCE services will be able to operate at full capacity in September 2020; and if not, the percentage of their previous capacity they will be able to operate. [7657/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Darragh O'Brien
875. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children expected to enrol in ECCE services from September 2020, by county. [7658/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Darragh O'Brien
876. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered introducing temporary measures in order to bring additional ECCE capacity on stream more quickly in view of the possible deficit of places which may arise as a result of Covid-19. [7659/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darragh O'Brien
877. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has undertaken research in order to determine the possible impact of Covid-19 on capacity within the full-day childcare system in terms of crèche closures and the reduction in capacity associated with social distancing measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7660/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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School Accommodation Provision
Darragh O'Brien
249. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on the extension of a school (details supplied); if it will be ready for the beginning of the academic school year in September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6233/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Maternity Leave
Darragh O'Brien
411. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to extending paid maternity leave due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5752/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Garda Stations
Darragh O'Brien
485. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the works on Rush Garda station; the date the station is scheduled to be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6706/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Darragh O'Brien
1210. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment for those aged 66 years of age and over who are excluded from receiving it will be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5740/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Pyrite Remediation Programme
Darragh O'Brien
1348. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress of the pyrite remediation applications for residents in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6182/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Coastal Erosion
Darragh O'Brien
123. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the necessary financial assistance will be provided to Fingal County Council to tackle the alarming rate of coastal erosion that is occurring at Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
184. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4167/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
210. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4454/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Darragh O'Brien
211. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of special needs places once the new school building is constructed for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4455/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Darragh O'Brien
1122. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the supports that will be available for childcare and crèche workers as a result of the decision to close crèches and childcare facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5038/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Sale of Aer Lingus
Darragh O'Brien
63. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department has used the moneys the State received from the sale of its stake in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2943/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Coastal Erosion
Darragh O'Brien
153. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if all necessary financial assistance will be provided to Fingal County Council to tackle the alarming rate of coastal erosion that is occurring at The Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Coastal Protection
Darragh O'Brien
154. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress in the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy and plan in view of the fact the situation has become grave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Refurbishment
Darragh O'Brien
226. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) proceeds to the tender and build stage without further delay by granting the school rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3026/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
227. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building project for a school (details supplied); if the acquisition of a new site for the school has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3027/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
228. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3028/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
229. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the start date for prefab replacement for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3029/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
230. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the delivery of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3030/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
231. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3031/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
232. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin, as announced in November 2015; if locations for the proposed school have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3032/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
233. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of new secondary schools for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if locations for the proposed schools have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
234. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3034/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
235. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
236. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3036/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
237. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works commence as a matter of urgent priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3037/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
238. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school building for a school (details supplied); the stage the project is at; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3038/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Darragh O'Brien
239. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock, County Dublin, that have ASD units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3039/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Darragh O'Brien
240. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish additional ASD units in the primary schools in Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3040/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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School Accommodation Provision
Darragh O'Brien
242. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of new accommodation for August 2020 for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3068/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Darragh O'Brien
243. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school build for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3069/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Establishment
Darragh O'Brien
244. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the opening of the new Gaelscoil in Donabate, County Dublin; if it will be ready for August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Darragh O'Brien
411. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of works on Rush Garda station; the date the station is scheduled to be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3455/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service
Darragh O'Brien
490. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the reason the gratuity due to certain home help workers in lieu of pension payments has not issued to date in line with the recommendations of the Labour Court. [2948/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service
Darragh O'Brien
617. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Health when the gratuity payment due to certain home help workers will be made in lieu of pension payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2947/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme
Darragh O'Brien
1048. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the substantial cuts imposed on members of a pension scheme (details supplied) in advance of the sale of the stake owned by the State in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2944/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Pension Provisions
Darragh O'Brien
1138. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an independent review group will be established within her Department to assess the level and impact of cuts suffered by all categories of members in a pension scheme (details supplied) due to changes in legislation and in particular the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2014, and subsequent reductions in members' benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2942/20]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Electoral Register
Darragh O'Brien
460. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the proposals to modernise the electoral registration process following public consultation in early 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53456/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Darragh O'Brien
108. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the first and full-year cost of abolishing stamp duty for first-time buyers of a residential property. [52559/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Darragh O'Brien
109. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue from a 1% stamp duty surcharge on residential property purchases by REITs, IREFs and section 110 companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52560/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Darragh O'Brien
110. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue generated by stamp duty receipts from residential property purchases by REITs, IREFs and section 110 companies per annum since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52561/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Darragh O'Brien
111. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue from a 1% stamp duty surcharge on residential property purchases by non-Irish resident purchasers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52562/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Real Estate Investment Trusts
Darragh O'Brien
112. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review taxation of REITs, IREFs and section 110 companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52563/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Data
Darragh O'Brien
133. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the annual anticipated number of recipients of the help-to-buy scheme in 2020 and 2021; the anticipated median payment under the scheme; and the anticipated expenditure per annum. [53212/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Home Building Finance Ireland
Darragh O'Brien
143. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed by Home Building Finance Ireland; and the staffing costs per annum. [53417/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Home Building Finance Ireland
Darragh O'Brien
144. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the amount of finance available per annum for Home Building Finance Ireland to lend to developers; the amount loaned out to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53418/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Home Building Finance Ireland
Darragh O'Brien
145. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the potential impact of a €650 million increase in Home Building Finance Ireland borrowing on the general Government debt, general Government balance and calculations of available financial resource fiscal space under EU and national rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53419/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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VAT Rate Application
Darragh O'Brien
146. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of introducing a special 9% VAT rate on residential construction. [53420/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Property Tax Data
Darragh O'Brien
147. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the first and full-year cost of allowing local property tax deductibility for landlords when calculating rental profits. [53431/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Darragh O'Brien
148. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the first and full-year cost of establishing an enhanced loss relief for landlords to allow relief for rental losses against other income sources in the same year. [53432/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Darragh O'Brien
149. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the first and full-year cost of allowing a deduction against rental income for the capital cost of the property in the initial years of ownership of a rental unit; and the corresponding reduction in the base cost of the property on a future disposal. [53433/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Darragh O'Brien
150. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the first and full-year cost of allowing CGT relief for properties acquired and retained as rental accommodation. [53434/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Tax Data
Darragh O'Brien
151. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the first and full-year cost of developing a separate method of taxing rental income, for example, a flat tax or a separate rate of tax, as a policy lever to support the sector as a whole; and if he has considered supporting specific sub-sectors, for example, affordable housing and urban housing. [53435/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Skills Shortages
Darragh O'Brien
161. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to address labour shortages in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52564/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Darragh O'Brien
162. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the outcome of the review of a decision not to expand a pilot shared apprenticeship scheme for the construction sector in 2018; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52565/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Darragh O'Brien
246. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the first and full-year costs of reinstating the payment of apprenticeship fees in phase 4 and 6. [53426/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Employment Rights
Darragh O'Brien
715. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of bogus self-employment; the steps she plans to take to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53164/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Employment Rights
Darragh O'Brien
716. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of inspectors in the employment status investigation unit established to focus solely on bogus self-employment; the number of inspectors she plans to have in place; the target number of investigations to be carried out by the unit in 2020; the percentage of workplaces that will be inspected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53165/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Employment Rights
Darragh O'Brien
717. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of inspections carried out by inspectors in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 focusing solely on the issue of false self-employment, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53166/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Employment Rights
Darragh O'Brien
718. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of suspected false self-employment cases that were and are being dealt with in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53167/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Rent Supplement Scheme Expenditure
Darragh O'Brien
728. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the first and full-year cost of increasing rent supplement payments by 5%,10%, 15%, 20% and 25%, respectively. [53428/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Housing Finance Agency Funding
Darragh O'Brien
730. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of finance available per annum for the Housing Finance Agency to lend to approved housing bodies; the amount loaned out to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53424/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Development Contributions
Darragh O'Brien
778. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the first and full-cost of replacing revenue from residential construction development levies with funding to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53421/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Darragh O'Brien
779. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the potential impact of a €650 million increase in the Housing Finance Agency borrowing for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme on the general Government debt, general Government balance and calculations of available financial resource fiscal space under EU and national rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53422/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Housing Finance Agency
Darragh O'Brien
780. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff employed by the Housing Finance Agency; and the staffing costs per annum. [53423/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Darragh O'Brien
781. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the first and full-year cost above current capital plan expenditure allocations of achieving 10,000,11,000,12,000,13,000,14,000 and 15,000 intervals of new build social housing units, respectively. [53425/19]