Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin
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49 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked49 total
Social20 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of referrals made to JobPath to date in 2021; the reason referrals have continued during level 5 restrictions given they were suspended previously; the engagement and training being offered to participants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18268/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 989 of 24 March, if the report into the contracted employment services will be published. [18269/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the increased numbers of persons in An Post branches as a result of changes to opening hours resulting from Easter public holidays; if her attention has been further drawn to the impact this has on social distancing and raised anxiety among those who collect payments in-branch; the health and safety measures that have been undertaken to address queues in the lead up to public holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18356/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if grants are available to allow a person caring for an elderly relative to upgrade their car in cases in which they are solely responsible for driving the older person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18739/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 989 of 24 March, if the external consultant's report on public employment services will be made available; if she will also share the response from the Labour Market Advisory Council, LMAC, regarding progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19020/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 989 of 24 March, if the future of employment service provision will ensure that schemes will continue to be community-focused; if her Department will avoid a move towards a cost-bid model as part of updates to local employment services in recognition of the extensive public costs of schemes such as JobPath; if a cost-meet model will be utilised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19021/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the time a person can remain on jobseeker’s benefit in which they have lost days at work due to Covid-19; if she will suspend the rules around requalification to allow workers to retain the income support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19278/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to issues facing workers (details supplied) that are coming to the end of their claim on jobseeker’s benefit due to the six month, nine month rule and that rely on this income support; the action she plans to take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19279/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a listing of the social welfare schemes the payment rates and rules of which may be adjusted by way of ministerial order, including those requiring amendments to primary legislation respectively in tabular form; and the number of recipients and annual spend on each of the schemes in tabular form. [19709/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if women whose spouse has passed away can retain their W PPSN if they wish to do so; the steps her Department can take to ensure a supportive transition to a new PPSN and updating of systems regarding social welfare entitlements in cases in which women receive a new PPSN or revert to their original PPSN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19756/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the locations in which the local employment service will be rolled out as part of plans to roll out the service to areas not currently covered by existing providers; the timeframe for their establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19839/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of the jobseeker’s allowance and jobseeker’s benefit aged 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 years of age, respectively; and the corresponding number of each on a reduced rate of €112.70. [19840/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons referred to JobPath to date in 2021. [19841/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who gained employment which was sustained for 13, 26, 39 and 52 weeks, respectively through JobPath in 2020. [19842/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have completed JobPath since 2015 who did not find employment. [19843/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who applied for the new benefit payment for 65 year olds since it was introduced; the number of applications which were refused; and the number approved. [19844/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons referred to the local employment service in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021. [19845/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the youth employment support scheme budget for 2021 including increased training allowances as provided for under the July stimulus in 2020. [20121/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons employed through the JobPlus scheme from January 2020 to date; the number of employers involved in the scheme from January 2020 to date; and the number of payments across the two applicable rates for this timeframe in tabular form. [20122/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the actions that have been taken to gender and equality-proof social welfare provisions as set out in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20216/21]
Environment7 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if ahead of rewetting a bog (details supplied) under the Bord na Móna bog rehabilitation scheme, protective works can be undertaken at an important structure in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18756/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the location of the source of electricity in view of the fact that two main power stations have closed down. [18819/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if electricity is being imported here in any form. [18820/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if two power stations, Lanesborough and Shannonbridge, are being dismantled for export to Germany. [18821/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is satisfied with the importation of peat and coal briquettes to Ireland due to the wind down of production in Ireland in line with measures to phase out fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20653/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of peat, peat and coal briquettes, wood briquettes and coal imported to Ireland in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [20654/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of peat, peat and coal briquettes and coal produced here in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [20655/21]
Education4 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 836 of 24 March 2021, the person or body to be contacted in cases in which a board of management in a primary school operates outside the Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2019-2023 without following section 14, part 8 of the manual; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18649/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education the supports in place for students unable to return to school due to a family member having a serious underlying condition; if those students will be facilitated to learn from home; the provisions in place in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18651/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education the measures in place to prevent and address outbreaks of Covid-19 in special education schools and particularly those in urban areas such as Dublin in consideration of the recent decision not to vaccinate teachers and special needs assistants as a priority group; if there is understanding that this will increase the likelihood of outbreaks of the virus within these school settings which is beyond school staff control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18990/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 514 of 24 February 2021, if her Department will consider allowing the affected teachers to progress to point four before the commencement of academic year 2021-2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19190/21]
Further and Higher Education4 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to access to educational supports will receive a response. [18509/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on talks with the aim of finding an alternative to placements for social care students in order to allow them to progress into the next year or to graduate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18648/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the breakdown of the higher education courses which include a compulsory placement element; if students are entitled to be paid on these placements; and the number of students enrolled on courses of this nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18670/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount that has been distributed through the student assistance fund over the past twelve months to support students with placement costs. [18671/21]
Transport3 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the details of all available grant funding towards feasibility studies for greenways; and when each grant opens for applications. [18640/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by persons here in accessing a code required from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in the UK in order to transfer from an English to Irish licence; if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied) who needs a C1 licence as an essential worker in the broadband roll-out and cannot access the code needed to transfer their C1 licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18735/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if services between Athlone and Roscommon have been reduced; if there are plans to increase transport services following the lifting of public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19093/21]
Health3 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address waiting lists for cataract operations; if the Sligo scheme is being considered as a strategy to tackle waiting times for eye procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18386/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if there are vacancies in the community (details applied) within the HSE. [18805/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if a person who has had a procedure (details supplied) and now requires medication for life can be reimbursed medical costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19988/21]
Taoiseach2 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a breakdown of the higher executive officers, administration officers, assistant principal officers, principal officers and assistant secretaries in his Department by gender in tabular form. [17918/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Taoiseach if wood chip is being transported out of Ireland; and if so, the location it is being transported to. [18822/21]
Enterprise2 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if consideration has been given to enabling click and collect services to support customers and businesses during current public health guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18432/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has engaged with the Low Pay Commission regarding a review of universal basic income as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20215/21]
Housing2 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are grants or financial supports for a family that wish to convert a part of their house not adjoined to but beside the home into suitable accommodation for elderly parents to allow them to move close to their family and downsize; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18652/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place for reviewing the employment practices of State-related providers, for example, the ESB. [18733/21]
Finance1 question
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance if there is flexibility regarding tax boundaries for pension recipients who are subject to increased tax deductions as a result of recent increases to the payment; if consideration has been given to the impact that increases to pension payments have on moving recipients to a higher tax bracket and resulting in tax deductions which are higher than the social welfare payment; the measures in place to prevent these increased deductions resulting in lower income for pension recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18315/21]
Public1 question
2021-04-21Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagement he has had with the Northern and Western Assembly ahead of the new round of the European Regional Development Fund in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43919/20]
Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil
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0 questions ·
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Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland
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6 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked6 total
Education4 questions
2021-04-21Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will be notified of a decision in respect of its application for a new bus service submitted in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18218/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed new building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19163/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education the current stage of the construction process for a proposed new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19164/21]
2021-04-21Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education if there is a proposed start-up date for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if funding is in place for the construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19165/21]
Health1 question
2021-04-21Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if dossiers are held on persons (details supplied) historically or otherwise by his Department; if so, if these are related to the recent allegations in relation to dossiers held by his Department on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20228/21]
Agriculture1 question
2021-04-21Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a forestry plantation application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20223/21]