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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (17 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: Over many years, the State has encouraged people to make provision for their own pension. People need to have confidence that the system will deliver for them in respect of their pensions but mixed messages have been sent here and restrictions have been put in. I understand from the Minister that there is a move to take action, and that is important, but will that action deal only with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (17 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: It is good that those moves are being taken. Is there a timeline for when the changes will be made to the manual? Will the Minister be able to direct that the money will be paid in respect of pensions that have already been restricted and that it will not be just new pensions? People have paid into their pensions but they have been restricted and they should be able to get their money back.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (17 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance when he plans to introduce legislation to ensure motor insurance policyholders who have claims made against them are informed of claims against them before a settlement is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17824/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 84. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to develop an additional passport printing facility for the passport office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17590/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the improvements being planned for the Cork passport office; his plans to add a printing facility to the Cork office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17589/19]

Building the Housing of the Future: Motion [Private Members] (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: I will focus on vacant housing and getting those houses which are built into circulation as quickly as possible. In the 2016 census the CSO identified that 12.3% of houses were vacant nationally, but in Cork the percentage was 13.2%. That amounts to 22,000 housing units throughout the county which are vacant. They are vacant for a host of reasons. Perhaps they are for sale, to rent or are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next meeting of the all-party consultation group on commemorations will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16749/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: I welcome the report of the expert advisory group which carefully considered the themes and made recommendations on legacy initiatives. It outlined a significant legacy initiative. I am trying to establish the Minister's level of ambition for such initiatives. For example, the group recommended a virtual record treasury. Are there other such projects which the Minister expects will come...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá a fhios againn le fada go bhfuil an t-éileamh ann agus tá a fhios againn go bhfuil an córas lochtach. Mar sin, caithfí gníomhú le níos mó fuinnimh agus níos mó práinne. Scaoileadh ar aghaidh an beart deireanach de na scoileanna, in ainneoin is go raibh an córas lochtach agus go raibh an bearna ann. Caithfí a bheith...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht nuashonrú a dhéanamh ar aon phlé a bhí aici féin nó ag oifigí na Roinne leis an Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna, leis an bhForas Pátrúnachta, le Gaeloideachas Teo, nó leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga maidir leis an gcaoi ar féidir roghanna tuismitheoirí i leith na...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá faillí á dhéanamh ar an nGaolainn agus ar an nGaelscolaíocht toisc an córas atá ann chun Gaelscoileanna nua a bhunú. In ainneoin an éilimh atá ann, níl an líon scoileanna nua ar fáil. Tá sé seo ag teacht salach ar ghealltanais sa straitéis 20 bliain faoi mar atá sé. Caithfidh an tAire Stáit...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: Ar an gcéad dul síos, glacaim leis gurb é an tAire Oideachais agus Scileanna an ceannródaí maidir leis seo ach, mar Aire Stáit a bhfuil freagracht air as an nGaeltacht agus as an nGaolainn, is ar an Teachta Kyne atá an fhreagracht chun a chinntiú go bhfuil an straitéis á comhlíonadh agus go bhfuil freastal á dhéanamh ar mhuintir...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Historic Towns Initiative (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: This question relates to the historic towns initiative, a small but important fund which can have a great impact on communities where it is deployed. It provides an opportunity for market towns to restore buildings and facilities such as the Briery Gap in Macroom, County Cork, which stands adjacent to the fantastic market square. Is the Minister considering additional funding in this area...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Historic Towns Initiative (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for her reply. The scheme as it stands is limited. Some counties have multiple projects which they would like to put forward for the scheme. While the €1 million in funding made available is welcome and will make a difference to various areas, it is also limited. For example, redevelopment of the Briery Gap in Macroom would cost in excess of €4 million...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Historic Towns Initiative (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: I have outlined the cost of the redevelopment of the Briery Gap in Macroom at €4 million and I note funding has been made available in respect of the Market House in Castleblayney. However, it falls short of what would achieve a good result there. Is the Minister willing to commission a short, targeted survey of the level of funding required for projects such as the market towns with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 47. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the capital scheme for arts and cultural facilities will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (10 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 143. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons removed from hospital waiting lists in County Cork for orthopaedic, ophthalmological and gynaecological services for failing to respond to a validation letter in the past 18 months; the number of those persons back on those waiting lists in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16893/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (9 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 87. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the review of the criteria for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; when he plans to publish the result of the review; his plans to ensure the long-term viability and success of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16369/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Estates (9 Apr 2019)

Aindrias Moynihan: 93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of the taking-in-charge initiative measure two will be published; the timeframe for the reopening of applications; the level of funding that will be available in measure two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16368/19]