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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (8 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a small business providing mortgage advice that is already approved by the Central Bank and holds an approved PCF-1, must undergo a separate exam, a new application and an interview with senior Central Bank staff in order to provide advice on mortgage protection and home insurance; his views on whether this is a reasonable a requirement for a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 189. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the section of her Department that was responsible for drafting the eligibility criteria for the live performance support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37046/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (8 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 190. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it was her Department or Fáilte Ireland that drafted the eligibility criteria for the tourism business continuity scheme; the section of her Department or Fáilte Ireland that was responsible for drafting eligibility criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37047/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 191. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the section of her Department that was responsible for drafting the eligibility criteria for the €88.5 million of pandemic support for sporting organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37048/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that are running summer catch-up programmes in an area (details supplied) in summer 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37055/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (8 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 342. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the section of her Department that was responsible for drafting the eligibility criteria for the stability fund for community and voluntary, charity and social enterprises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37045/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (6 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 412. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if students particularly those pursuing part-time and evening courses will have the option to continue attending college remotely when classes resume for the new semester; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35947/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: A Vision for Change (6 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 474. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposal for a 24/7 community café for an area (details supplied) proposed under the Vision for Change Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29612/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: A Vision for Change (6 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 475. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a crisis centre for an area (details supplied) that is proposed under the Vision for Change Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29613/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: There has been palpable disappointment this week in response to the latest Covid announcement. The tourism and hospitality sector and young people feel particularly left behind. All Members share the frustration that is out there. We all know that Covid-19 has not been fair on anyone and we all want to be on the far side of this pandemic. The vaccine is our best way out of it. I, like so...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Crime Prevention (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department is taking to combat the scam telephone calls and text messages that are being received in relation to her Department’s services. [35384/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who have benefited from the parent’s benefit per county since its introduction and since its expansion in April 2021. [35383/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Crime Prevention (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 134. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps her Department is taking to combat the scam telephone calls and text messages that are being received in relation to her Department’s services. [35417/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have benefited from the parent’s benefit since its introduction and since its expansion in April 2021 by county. [35416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the strands of the summer provision programme in 2021; and the measures being implemented or planned to increase participation on account of exceptional challenges posed by Covid-19. [35411/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the expenditure of the over €2 billion in funding for special education as part of Budget 2021; and the way this funding is replacing the one size fits all approach. [35412/21]

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: The LDA offers an opportunity to deliver the affordable homes that we, including my generation, so desperately need. Once the Bill passes, the LDA will be given teeth and a budget, some €1.25 billion to be exact, with another €1.25 billion in borrowing capacity. This comes on top of the largest investment in housing in the history of the State, as announced by the Minister for...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: Deputy MacSharry is also sharing time in this slot.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: That is correct, we will take two minutes each. I agree with the Minister that it is urgent for this Bill to be passed without delay, and I welcome the motion for early signature. Construction and planning were areas which took a major hit during the pandemic and this Bill will help to address the disruption and delays that Covid-19 has caused to the completion of housing projects and on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts being made to restore the services and jobs that were recently lost at a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34406/21]