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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of pensioners who have been contacted regarding the interim total contributions approach pension by November 2018; when all pensioners will be contacted; when they will receive payments; the date from which payments will be calculated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46822/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: The Minister will recall that this time last year we had considerable debate about a group of people who were adversely affected in the 2012 changes to the contributory State pension. The Minister then embarked on a process to amendment it. As of now - November 2018 - how many people have been contacted about this and where are we in the process for payments to those people?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for her reply. As she said, it is a long time ago and much water has gone under the bridge. When we discussed the matter this time last year we were hopeful that by the end of the year people might have received payments but now it is to be in the first quarter of next year. I have some concerns that the letters are only going out. The Minister said that 11,000...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I am glad we are making the progress we are. It might be a bit slow but I take the point that the measure required the legislation. From the Minister's comments, I take it that a common sense approach will apply to persons who might not be able to supply documentary evidence for periods of missing contributions where they may have been caring for a parent or someone other than a child....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Waiting Times (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 96. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cause of the difficulties experienced by persons accessing illness benefit payments over the past few months; the reason no information was available; the reason telephone calls were not answered from persons seeking advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46823/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the appointment of contractors for a school building project (details supplied) that has received approval to progress the project to stage 2B; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46951/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a review being undertaken by a SENO for additional SNA support in a school (details supplied) will be completed; if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46980/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the issue of class sizes in primary schools was not addressed in the Budget Statement 2019; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47130/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Proposed Legislation (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the publication of the education (parent and student charter) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47131/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Industry (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 295. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will review the workings and effectiveness of the Construction Contracts Act 2013; if she is satisfied that subcontractors are aware of and proactive in enforcing their entitlements with a contractor for payments that are due; her plans to increase awareness of this provision in the Act; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 414. To ask the Minister for Health if an access programme will be established for the drug Spinraza for children with spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46979/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 478. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will take immediate steps to restrict single-use plastic products here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46978/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 641. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to encourage or incentivise local authorities to use their compulsory purchase order, CPO, powers to buy up derelict or vacant houses in order to increase their social housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47132/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of beds available for rough sleepers in Dublin; his plans to deal with the challenges and risks posed to rough sleepers during adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46926/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: We are at the time of year when, as the weather changes, the challenges and risks for rough sleepers increase significantly. My question to the Minister this morning specifically asks how many beds are available in the Dublin area for rough sleepers, how many people are deemed to require this accommodation or are classed as rough sleepers and what plans are in place for severe weather...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: The Minister quoted a lot of figures but I am not sure if he outlined what I specifically sought. I will try to keep it simple. I specifically asked him about the number of beds that are available for rough sleepers in the Dublin area. I then asked him what is the current number of people deemed to be rough sleepers. The reason is that I am trying to ensure there is adequate capacity....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for his response. For those of us who live in Dublin and who walk around the city, particularly in the mornings, the anecdotal evidence is that more and more people are sleeping rough. That said, I agree with the Minister that anecdotal evidence is not enough. Seven or eight months ago, there was a spell of particularly bad weather, including Storm Emma and so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Issues (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 99. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a review will be carried out of the structural integrity and safety of houses and apartments in view of structural defects identified at a significant number of schools built in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46925/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Issues (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: This is such a high number for a question. In light of recent structural defects identified at a number of schools, has there been a review of housing, particularly in larger developments and units?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Issues (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I acknowledge the important work done in the review carried out as a result of the Grenfell disaster. The Minister said local authority schemes and social housing were built to the highest standards. It is interesting to note, however, that over the last number of years since the issue was highlighted in schools, a number of residents in local authority housing in various schemes have...