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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: State Pension Reform: Discussion (14 Jun 2018)

John Curran: Does the Senator have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: State Pension Reform: Discussion (14 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I thank Senator Higgins. I want to get some answers to the questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: State Pension Reform: Discussion (14 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I call Mr. Duggan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: State Pension Reform: Discussion (14 Jun 2018)

John Curran: It is unlikely, if it is to be concluded by the end of 2018. I now invite Mr. Nicholson to make his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: State Pension Reform: Discussion (14 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I thank Ms. McDonald, Mr. Duggan, Mr. Nicholson, Ms Joyce and Mr. Scully for their attendance today. I also thank Mr. Duggan for his clarity on the 30 and 40 years issue which, because of the temporary arrangement in respect of those impacted by the 2012 rate band changes, became the talking point for a total contributions system. That clarity is important.

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2018)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this motion which aims to ensure that the full emergency services provided by Dublin Fire Brigade across the city and county remain as they are. Dublin Fire Brigade, as the House will be aware, has been providing ambulance and emergency services for 120 years. It is worth putting on the record my own personal appreciation for the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (19 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 46. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress she is making with regard to the implementation of the 33 actions of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities that she has responsibility for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26534/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme (19 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 62. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the operation of the partial capacity benefit scheme will be reviewed to allow a person engage in part-time or casual work as a pathway back to employment but to receive a full social welfare payment for weeks they do not secure paid employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26535/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (19 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance if section 23A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 will be amended to include professional snooker players (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26321/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (19 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 234. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be fully enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26263/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (20 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 87. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when a national affordable housing scheme will be in place and operational (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26672/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (20 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of home loans that have been applied for; the number approved and drawn down under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; the number in relation to figures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26673/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications made for funding under the 2018 structures at risk fund; the criteria used in selecting the successful projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27116/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 172. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date regarding the development of a new statutory homecare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27177/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 173. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the continued increases in persons waiting for home care supports in the short-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27178/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the exact low emission technology for BusConnects have been determined; the technologies being considered; the details of the research and analysis that has been carried out into electric bus solutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27179/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been a further detailed assessment carried out as part of BusConnects as to the key locations being considered for park and ride facilities along the radial road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27180/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provision of continuous bus lanes as planned by the Lucan to city centre BusConnects route will have (details supplied); his plans to prevent further congestion at this point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27181/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 252. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of home loans applied for; the number of home loans drawn down under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27182/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (21 Jun 2018)

John Curran: 253. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of social housing completions by each local authority in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27183/18]