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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Assist Scheme (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: We will move to Question No. 25 as the Deputy is not here to ask Question No. 24.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: The Deputy should only introduce the question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: There is an open door for the Deputy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: Another door for the Minister to open.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Allowance (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: Okay.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pensions Reform (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 30. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeframe for the introduction of a pension auto-enrolment system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18961/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pensions Reform (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me. I ask the Minister about the timeframe for the introduction of a pension auto-enrolment system. She might make a statement and give some additional details on that topic.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pensions Reform (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister for the reply. The Minister stated that she was aiming for 2022 but because of the strain that both employers and employees are now under as a result of Covid-19 she is implying, without actually saying it, that the date will extend beyond that. Could she be more specific as to when we can anticipate that auto-enrolment scheme to be introduced?

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: It is my first opportunity to congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on her own elevation and wish her well in that post. We both sit in that chair from time to time and it is a good and privileged experience. I know she will be a fair adjudicator on Dáil proceedings and I wish her my personal best. I am delighted to have a brief opportunity to speak on this Bill. As the previous...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 88. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of the credit guarantee scheme announced in the July stimulus package; and if some practical scenarios in which it is envisaged it could be availed of and has been availed of will be provided. [19807/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 89. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of the package of liquidity and enterprise investment measures worth €55 million which will be put in place to support small and micro companies through additional resources for Microfinance Ireland and LEOs as announced in the July stimulus package; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 102. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the enhanced measures in respect of the business restart grant will be available for application through the local authorities. [19811/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 108. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the alternative employment that has been secured for workers of a company (details supplied); the measures he has taken to secure alternative employment; and the degree of success in relation to the matter to date. [20119/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 419. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of the performance support scheme announced in the July stimulus package; the persons that are eligible to apply for same; and the way in which persons can apply for the scheme. [19817/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 432. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria for a single person who wishes to avail of first-time buyers' assistance; the way in which eligibility of an applicant is determined; if there are exceptions for applicants who already have an interest in a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19615/20]

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

John Lahart: The Ceann Comhairle included me in those who were late. I do not believe I was late. I think I was on time. If previous speakers some of whom had bleated quite loudly earlier about speaking time had shown up, I was very much on time. There is a question here of the trust of Government. It may sound trite enough to say - there is so much perceived mistrust of politicians or whatever -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Legislation (8 Sep 2020)

John Lahart: 126. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the climate action Bill that was promised in the first 100 days of office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (8 Sep 2020)

John Lahart: 306. To ask the Minister for Finance the rules governing the withdrawal of funds from private pensions; if a consumer can withdraw all of their money while paying the relevant tax without the assistance of external tax or financial consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22306/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (8 Sep 2020)

John Lahart: 489. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken and the arrangements put in place for the 900 students that have been schooled entirely at home by a parent for the leaving certificate programme but cannot have their parent award calculated grades on their behalf; and the alternative for such students. [21222/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

John Lahart: 490. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for teachers that are in a shared teacher role when they return to school in August 2020 in the context of Covid-19 and the return to school roadmap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21225/20]