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Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McGrath
159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is putting in place contingency plans now for the possible scenario by which children are not able to return to school as normal in late August and September 2020; his views on whether there is a need for these plans to include formal timetabled online lessons by all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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School Curriculum
Michael McGrath
161. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) in County Cork can benefit from online teaching for the 2020/2021 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10118/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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School Accommodation
Michael McGrath
162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork will operate out of for the 2020/2021 school year; the status of the plans for the new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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State Examinations
Michael McGrath
163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support students that are due to take the leaving certificate exam in 2021 in view of the fact they have missed out on a long period of in-class time as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Michael McGrath
195. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to roll out a summer education programme for children with additional needs; when the details will be finalised and announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10330/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Enterprise Support Services
Michael McGrath
279. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position in relation to the business continuity voucher scheme; if the scheme is still open for applications; the number of vouchers that have been issued to applicants; the overall value of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9824/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Enterprise Data
Michael McGrath
299. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of companies that have entered examinership, receivership or liquidation each month since February 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10323/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Legislative Process
Michael McGrath
300. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of legislation needed for the credit guarantee scheme to be set up; if the Bill has been drafted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10324/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Michael McGrath
301. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number and value of loans provided by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland by bank or lending institute for each type of loan product in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10326/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McGrath
345. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have died from Covid-19 by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9827/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McGrath
418. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the reopening of adult day services; the arrangements being put in place in relation to transport services for persons travelling to and from services during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10339/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Pesticide Use
Michael McGrath
457. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position in relation to the use of an active substance (details supplied) used in essential herbicide crop protection products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9751/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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National Driver Licensing Service
Michael McGrath
553. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when persons will be able to apply again to the NDLS for a learner permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9826/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Early Years Sector
Michael McGrath
617. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the early years supports at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10267/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Michael McGrath
641. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in relation to self-employed persons whose main or sole income relates to unearned rental income qualifying for the pandemic unemployment payment in circumstances in which they are no longer receiving that rental income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9749/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Public Services Card
Michael McGrath
662. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to address the situation by which persons are unable to access services on the MyGovID.ie portal due to the fact they are unable to secure a public services card at this time; if consideration has been given to allow certain services such as access to their PRSI contributions history without a requirement to obtain a card can be availed of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10088/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael McGrath
671. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the appropriate payment for persons that have been on the pandemic unemployment payment whose jobs are now available but in circumstances in which their medical consultant is recommending they cocoon for a further period due to an underlying health condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10194/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Housing Data
Michael McGrath
711. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of public housing units built by local authorities and approved housing bodies since the foundation of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10345/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Consular Services
Michael McGrath
30. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will assist an Irish couple seeking to return home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Ministerial Correspondence
Michael McGrath
37. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position in relation to a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9530/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the tax receipts for each month of 2020 to date in view of the fact that it does not seem to be set out in the Fiscal Monitor April 2020; the tax profile for each of the 12 months; the same information broken down into each tax heading in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8719/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Michael McGrath
89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners determined that an employer did not qualify for the temporary wage subsidy scheme after the subsidy was provided, if the liability for repaying the Revenue Commissioners falls on the employer and not the employee; if there are protections for employees that are of the view their employer does not qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9049/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Michael McGrath
98. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if assistance will be provided to a business in relation to an operational matter relating to the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9263/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the taxation receipts that were expected for January, February, March and April 2020; the amount actually taken in as regards Table 1 in the fiscal monitor in April; the expected amount from taxation receipts in February 2020 as set out in the fiscal monitor in February; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9739/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Michael McGrath
138. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the cost of the temporary wage subsidy scheme falls under the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Public Expenditure Data
Michael McGrath
139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the maximum amount that can be spent in each Vote under the four-fifths rule; the amount actually spent to date for each Vote; when each Vote will reach its four-fifths maximum in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9738/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Third Level Admissions
Michael McGrath
183. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain leaving certificate students missed the deadline to apply for the CAO; if he will arrange for late applications to be accepted in view of the extenuating circumstances these students are dealing with arising from Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8609/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Michael McGrath
184. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the July provision programme in view of Covid-19; if contingencies are being examined to ensure it goes ahead; the application arrangements that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8611/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Michael McGrath
305. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide additional supports to children with special needs to assist them in re-integrating in a school environment as soon as it is safe to do so in view of the significant impact that the closure of schools has had on all children, but particularly on children with special needs; his further plans to provide additional supports outside of school between now and the return of schools in the autumn for these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9496/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
Michael McGrath
337. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he can extend paid maternity leave and maternity benefit without a change in primary legislation; his plans to make changes in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8460/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Residency Permits
Michael McGrath
347. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when decisions will be processed and issued on applications submitted in November 2019 for a right of residency accompanied by a right to work based on parentage of an Irish minor citizen and based also on the principles of the Zambrano judgment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8541/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Legislative Measures
Michael McGrath
388. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to introduce the motion for the annual renewal of sections two to four, six to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 in Dáil Éireann; the implications of not renewing these sections for the Special Criminal Court and other related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9262/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Business Regulation
Michael McGrath
409. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on public country by country reporting for corporation tax purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8356/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Business Regulation
Michael McGrath
410. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of public country by country reporting for corporation tax purposes in the EU; if a decision on the matter requires unanimous consent from all member states; if not, if qualified majority voting is to be used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8357/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Credit Guarantee Scheme
Michael McGrath
418. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the prohibition on refinancing existing loans under the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme particularly since many businesses will have to restructure their loans in the coming months as a consequence of the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8285/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Credit Guarantee Scheme
Michael McGrath
419. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason capital and interest is payable under the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme from the start in view of the fact that the UK scheme allows for a window of 12 months for interest and capital repayments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8286/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Credit Guarantee Scheme
Michael McGrath
420. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the guarantee charge being applied by the State under the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme; the reason for such a fee in view of the fact that in the UK no such charge exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8287/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Departmental Schemes
Michael McGrath
421. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the rules for the current working capital scheme; the reason loans under the scheme are to be up to only three years; if she is considering increasing same; if so, if it will require primary legislation for the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8288/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Departmental Schemes
Michael McGrath
422. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the rules for the current working capital scheme; the reason for the innovation test; if she is considering changing same; if so, if it will require primary legislation for the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8292/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McGrath
434. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the definition of small retail outlets in relation to the retail outlets listed as being allowed to open in phase 2 as per page 11 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; if this is defined by a specific size; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8600/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael McGrath
498. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the proposals brought forward by her Department to deal with Covid-19; the number that have availed of each since the start of March 2020, for each policy in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9740/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Health Insurance
Michael McGrath
558. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain private patients who have paid health insurance are not able to have essential surgery carried out by their private consultant in a private hospital at this time; if he is taking steps to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8521/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael McGrath
572. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8599/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Nursing Staff
Michael McGrath
574. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the service of a qualified practice nurse (details supplied) who responded to the Be on Call for Ireland initiative is required; if the nurse will be contacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8613/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McGrath
575. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the opening of caravan parks in summer in the context of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8614/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
Michael McGrath
576. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive services such as speech and language therapy and occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8634/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Speech and Language Therapy
Michael McGrath
577. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) with ASD will be offered services such as speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8635/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Michael McGrath
724. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to general practitioner practices local in primary care centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9497/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Michael McGrath
958. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects driver tests to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9273/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McGrath
1005. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the impact of Covid-19 on the early years sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8602/20]