Parliamentary questions

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

194. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Taoiseach if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; and the guidance provided from Government on same. [45319/21]

Animal Welfare

Imelda Munster

869. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cases involving animal welfare concerns that have come under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46808/21]

Schools Building Projects

Imelda Munster

100. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education the status of a school (details supplied); the reason for the delay in submitting the planning application until Q1 2022; when permanent road infrastructure will be constructed, including a footpath and cycleway to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45627/21]

School Transport

Imelda Munster

140. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education the reason parents who are medical card holders have been told that their children are not eligible to travel to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45626/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

1. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45308/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

8. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45309/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

9. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the guidance provided by the National Cyber Security Centre to Departments and agencies as to whether their IT infrastructure should be monitored on a 24/7 basis for security breaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45322/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

16. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45321/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

28. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45310/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

44. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45316/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

55. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45320/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

61. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45314/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

75. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45311/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

85. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Defence if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45306/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

93. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education if her Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45307/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

115. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45318/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

131. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45305/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

149. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45312/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

161. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice if her Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45315/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

182. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45313/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Imelda Munster

220. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on outpatient waiting lists in tabular form at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; if he will provide a breakdown or medical speciality of those numbers by department in tabular form; and the length of time that patients have been on the list. [45517/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Imelda Munster

221. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on outpatient waiting lists in tabular form in Louth County Hospital; if he will provide a breakdown or medical speciality of those numbers by department in tabular form; and the length of time that patients have been on the list. [45518/21]

Dental Services

Imelda Munster

222. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting lists in counties Louth and Meath for dental appointments by local area in tabular form. [45519/21]

Dental Services

Imelda Munster

223. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting lists in counties Louth and Meath for orthodontic appointments by local areas in tabular form. [45520/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

268. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45304/21]

Cybersecurity Policy

Imelda Munster

273. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45317/21]

Animal Welfare

Imelda Munster

697. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason An Garda Síochána did not utilise the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 in a case (details supplied). [45130/21]

State Bodies

Imelda Munster

273. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the breakdown of details of consultants retained by Fáilte Ireland including the name of the consultant, project work, cost of project and date of completion in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [42028/21]

Health Services

Imelda Munster

1508. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for St. John of God’s, Drumcar, County Louth; the engagement there has been between stakeholders and families of service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33631/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

201. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of applications for outdoor dining grants in each local authority; and the number of businesses that have received grants to date in tabular form. [35883/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

202. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of applications received and the specific locations involved in each application from each local authority to Fáilte Ireland for the weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure scheme in tabular form. [35884/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

217. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding allocated to the Sound and Vision Fund in 2019 and 2020 from all sources that contribute to funding the scheme. [36524/21]

Health Services

Imelda Munster

482. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the plans that are in place for a service (details supplied) in County Louth; the engagement there has been between stakeholders and families of service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29622/21]

Horse Racing Industry

Imelda Munster

330. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hearings of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that have resulted in an investigation of a trainer by his Department and have resulted in a prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35012/21]

Alcohol Sales

Imelda Munster

13. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that have been experienced by some publicans who have obtained section 254 licences yet are being prevented from serving drinks outdoors given that, according to An Garda Síochána, alcohol cannot be consumed in these areas under the liquor by-laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33258/21]

Tourism Industry

Imelda Munster

60. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on reports of a worker shortage in tourism and hospitality; and her further views on the impact that low pay and poor conditions may be having on labour in the sector. [33256/21]

Sports Organisations

Imelda Munster

110. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views regarding the formation of an all-island Irish soccer team. [33259/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

120. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to introduce additional supports for travel agents and other tourism-related companies whose businesses are reliant on certainty regarding the reopening of international travel that are currently open for business but are not expected to make any significant turnover until well into 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33257/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

219. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to consider an extension of the employment wage subsidy scheme to 31 March 2022 and the continuation of the reduced rate of employers' PRSI relief for businesses that continue to need these supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32967/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

256. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has considered providing additional funding for the Fáilte Ireland Ireland-based inbound agents business continuity scheme. [32966/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

277. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation her Department made to Fáilte Ireland in 2020 and 2021. [33575/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

278. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation her Department made to Tourism Ireland in 2020 and 2021. [33576/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

279. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation her Department made to RTÉ separate to monies allocated from the licence fee; and the breakdown of the allocation in 2020 and 2021. [33577/21]

Departmental Schemes

Imelda Munster

280. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation for sports capital grants in 2020 and 2021; and if the grant programme is now open on an annual basis. [33578/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

281. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation her Department made to local authorities for the specific purpose of developing tourism in 2020 and 2021. [33579/21]

Oireachtas Committees

Imelda Munster

391. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education if she will intervene to ensure that a person (details supplied) will be contacted to receive permission for an Oireachtas Committee to engage with her Department with regard to their case. [33431/21]

Workplace Relations Commission

Imelda Munster

156. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 1 June 2021, the breakdown by sector and type of breach detected by the Workplace Relations Commission investigations in relation to the list of employment law breaches for County Louth. [31201/21]

Workplace Relations Commission

Imelda Munster

157. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 1 June 2021, the breakdown by sector and type of breach detected by the Workplace Relations Commission investigations in relation to the list of employment law breaches for County Meath. [31202/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

496. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a breakdown by heading (details supplied) of the additional Covid-19 funding provided in the budget 2021; the amount of that funding that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount that will not be spent by the end of 2021, in tabular form. [31060/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

497. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a breakdown of headings (details supplied) of the additional Brexit funding provided in the budget 2021; the amount of that funding that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount that will not be spent by the end of 2021. [31061/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

498. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a breakdown of headings (details supplied) of the additional core funding provided in Budget 2021; and the amount of funding that was allocated, spent and carried over. [31062/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

499. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total allocation for her Department in 2021 broken down under the headings Core, Brexit and Covid-19 funding; the amount of that funding that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the funding that will be carried over to 2022, in tabular form. [31063/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

500. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the additional allocation that has been made to her Department under the Economic Recovery Plan announced on 1 June 2021; and if she will provide an itemised breakdown detailing the additional funding allocated to each area or project under her Department’s remit under the plan.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31064/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

501. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an itemised breakdown of moneys allocated to her Department, including the amounts allocated, spent and carried over in each of the years 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [31065/21]

Departmental Expenditure

Imelda Munster

502. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there has been a correspondence saving of €8 million allocated to the National Symphony Orchestra now that its funding is being transferred to the National Concert Hall; if funding of the National Symphony Orchestra is currently the responsibility of RTÉ or the National Concert Hall; and when the transfer is expected to be completed. [31066/21]

Departmental Expenditure

Imelda Munster

503. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €3.5million announced for TG4 in Budget 2021 is a once-off spend as a result of Covid-19; and if it is independent of Covid-19 funding and should be taken as part of the core funding from her Department for TG4. [31067/21]

Departmental Expenditure

Imelda Munster

504. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of the current expenditure allocated to her Department in Budget 2021 that has been spent to date; the expected amount to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31068/21]

Departmental Expenditure

Imelda Munster

505. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of the capital expenditure allocated to her Department in Budget 2021 that has been spent to date; the expected amount to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31069/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

506. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €55 million announced in budget 2021 for the business support scheme is a once-off Covid-19 payment for 2021; if it can be understood to be a new component of her Department’s baseline core funding allocation; the amount of it that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31070/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

507. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €5 million announced in budget 2021 for tourism product development is a once-off Covid-19 payment for 2021; if it can be understood to be a new component of her Department’s baseline core funding allocation; the amount of it that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31071/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

508. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €36 million announced in budget 2021 for Sport Ireland is a once-off Covid-19 payment for 2021; if it can be understood to be a new component of her Department’s baseline core funding allocation; the amount of it that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31072/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

509. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €7 million announced in budget 2021 for large-scale sports infrastructure is a once-off Covid-19 payment for 2021; if it can be understood to be a new component of her Department’s baseline core funding allocation; the amount of it that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31073/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

510. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €2 million announced in budget 2021 for major sporting events is a once-off Covid-19 payment for 2021; if it can be understood to be a new component of her Department’s baseline core funding allocation; the amount of it that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31074/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

511. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the additional €2 million announced in Budget 2021 for the broadcasting fund is a once-off Covid-19 payment for 2021; if it can be understood to be a new component of her Department’s baseline core funding allocation; the amount of it that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount expected to be carried over to 2022. [31075/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

512. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation that was made to the sound and vision fund in Budget 2021; the amount of same spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount carried over to 2022. [31076/21]

Departmental Expenditure

Imelda Munster

513. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation that was made to TG4 in Budget 2021; the amount of same spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount carried over to 2022. [31077/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

514. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation that was made to RTÉ in Budget 2021; the amount of same spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount carried over to 2022. [31078/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

515. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of core, Covid-19 and Brexit funding her Department has received for 2021; and the additional funding her Department has received under the Economic Recovery Plan announced on 1 June. [31079/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

516. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the Covid-19 business supports under her remit; the allocation provided for each scheme; the amount that has been spent to date; the amount expected to be spent by the end of 2021; and the amount that will be carried over to 2022. [31080/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

517. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the allocation in Budget 2021 for Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. [31081/21]

Departmental Funding

Imelda Munster

518. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount her Department allocated for sports capital grants in 2021; and if the grant is available on an annual basis. [31082/21]

Tax Rebates

Imelda Munster

267. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of a VAT rebate for static mobile home owners who have had to pay full fees for 2020 and 2021 despite not having access to their mobile homes for significant periods during that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29580/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Imelda Munster

235. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will appoint a restaurant representative and pub representative to the tourism recovery oversight group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28377/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Imelda Munster

236. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the names of persons or sectors who were appointed by Fáilte Ireland to the tourism recovery task forces (details supplied). [28378/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

213. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be available to travel agents once they reopen; if so, the length that it will be extended given the fact that the situation in relation to foreign travel remains unclear and further given that deposits received by travel agents when they do reopen will be passed on immediately leaving them unable to pay overheads and thus requiring ongoing Government supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27440/21]

Grant Payments

Imelda Munster

228. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the grant programmes available to sports clubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25237/21]

An Garda Síochána

Imelda Munster

622. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice her plans for the increase of Garda services in east County Meath given the large increase in population of the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23707/21]

An Garda Síochána

Imelda Munster

626. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice her plans for expanding the current Garda station or providing a new Garda station in east County Meath given the large increase in population of the area in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23797/21]

Urban Regeneration and Development Fund

Imelda Munster

71. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is an appeals process for unsuccessful applicants under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund; if so, the process for submitting an appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22860/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

261. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the fact that three local authorities (details supplied) are facilitating only 50% of the outdoor dining grant scheme to businesses that apply; if her Department provided the funding for the 2020 outdoor dining schemes run by these three local authorities; the reason businesses are being excluded from availing of the Fáilte Ireland scheme when they are entirely separate and unrelated funding schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23138/21]

Tourism Policy

Imelda Munster

51. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for tourism and hospitality for the 2021 season; the additional supports or initiatives she plans to introduce to support the sector when it reopens in the coming months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22308/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

116. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to introduce a tourism voucher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21958/21]

Tourism Project Funding

Imelda Munster

125. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the criteria for application for the €19 million fund announced for state-of-the-art facilities for water based activities; if local authorities were notified of the funding; if so, when; if local authorities were liaised with ahead of the plan; if local authorities were invited to apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21957/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

361. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the breakdown of the €12 million allocation under the weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure scheme; the way in which the funding available in excess of €200,000 per local authority will be spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21665/21]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Imelda Munster

753. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional investment that will be required to reduce the staff-student ratio to 15:1. [21611/21]

Third Level Fees

Imelda Munster

754. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who are Irish citizens that are denied the free fees initiative under the residency criteria, that is, having not been resident in three out of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21612/21]

Departmental Data

Imelda Munster

610. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the current number of live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by her; and the date by which each study, review and research is scheduled to be completed in tabular form. [18340/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

657. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding being allocated to the weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure scheme for 2021; and the amount that will be allocated to each individual local authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20360/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

658. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding that has been allocated to outdoor seating and accessories for tourism and hospitality services scheme; and the amount that has been allocated each local authority in tabular form. [20361/21]

Future Growth Loan Scheme

Imelda Munster

166. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to open the future growth loan scheme to new applicants for long term loans of seven to ten years, given the extended period of lockdown expected in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17623/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

393. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the employment wage subsidy scheme for the tourism and hospitality sector until March 2022. [17607/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

394. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the employment wage subsidy scheme for the tourism and hospitality sector until the end of 2021. [17608/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

395. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend the Covid restrictions support scheme payment for businesses that continue to be unable to generate more than 25% of their average weekly 2019 turnover for the remainder of 2021; the estimated cost for such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17612/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

396. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend the Covid restrictions support scheme payment for businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector that continue to be unable to generate more than 25% of their average weekly 2019 turnover for the remainder of 2021; the estimated cost for such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17613/21]

Value Added Tax

Imelda Munster

397. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality to the end of 2022. [17617/21]

Value Added Tax

Imelda Munster

398. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality to the end of 2023. [17618/21]

Value Added Tax

Imelda Munster

399. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality to the end of 2024. [17619/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

400. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the tax warehousing scheme by one year for the tourism and hospitality industry. [17620/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

401. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to introduce a further six month moratorium on bank term loans to assist the tourism and hospitality industry in terms of cash flow; the estimated cost to the State of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17621/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Imelda Munster

402. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Finance his plans for mortgage moratoriums for workers in the tourism and hospitality sector for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17622/21]