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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-budget Submissions: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

John Curran: They pay €2,000.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-budget Submissions: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

John Curran: I am querying the figures in order to ascertain the net cost to the Exchequer. The delegates are seeking an increase in the grant from €500 to €1,000, which is an increase of €500. However, if one considers the tax element, it would cost the Exchequer €400. I was trying to clarify that there is a saving on the tax element. I fully understand that it is claimed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-budget Submissions: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

John Curran: I thank Mr. Lennon. Do the delegates from Crosscare wish to comment on Deputy Brady's questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-budget Submissions: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

John Curran: I thank Mr. Lennon and Mr. Byrne for their attendance and wish them good luck in their meeting with the Minister which will take place in due course after a couple of years waiting. I am delighted to hear that they have received notification of the meeting. If there are any further figures in regard to the numbers we were discussing earlier, I ask Mr. Hill in particular to send them to the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin Bus Fleet (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of low emission buses placed on order; the number of same to be delivered each year; the number that will operate in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin Bus Fleet (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: In a reply to a parliamentary question I received from the Minister this time last year, he indicated that the Government would no longer purchase diesel only buses from July of this year. He went on to state comprehensive trials would be conducted towards the end of last year to determine what type of buses would be bought in the future. I understand that those trials did not take place...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin Bus Fleet (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: Let us keep it simple. I will stick to buses because I do not have enough time to deal with rail in the time available to me. The Minister previously stated a comprehensive set of vehicle trials would inform the purchasing decisions for new buses over the coming years. He went on to state, "The technologies likely to be tested include full electrification, diesel-electric hybrids and...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dublin Bus Fleet (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: The Minister did not answer the specific questions I asked so I will repeat them. What is the number of low-emission vehicles the Minister expects to have on the streets of Dublin in 2019 and does he have the figure for 2020? I acknowledge the Minister stated the figure of 600 is indicative but the Minister was not being indicative when he said 50% of the Dublin fleet would be low-emission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the target set for the increase in cycling; and the initiatives set to encourage more persons to take up cycling and e-cycling in view of the fact under the Climate Action Plan 2019, a target of 950,000 electric vehicles was set by 2030. [28532/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance if an amendment will be made to the cycle to work scheme to allow a person who had his or her bike stolen make a second claim during the five-year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29206/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if delays being experienced by a school (details supplied) to progress its school building project beyond stage 2B will be reviewed; the reason for the delay; the actions that can be taken to rapidly progress the project; the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29815/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 305. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date to tackle the illegal use of scrambler and quad bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29813/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 486. To ask the Minister for Health the reason he has not met the commitment to fund 50% of a service (details supplied); when the commitment will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29814/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 589. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of householders in each local authority not signed up to a waste service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29805/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 658. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of various cycle network plans being implemented in major cities; the funding being allocated to the implementation of such networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29806/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 659. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to carry out a review of public transport and active travel policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29807/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 706. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount allocated to each family resource centre in each of the years 2016 to 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29808/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 707. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the development of a single targeted youth funding programme; if she is satisfied that funding is now targeted at the most disadvantaged areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29809/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Data (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 708. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of new youth projects that commenced in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019 under the young persons facilities and services fund; the location of the projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29810/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Completion Programme (9 Jul 2019)

John Curran: 709. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of on the new school completion strategy to further improve school completion rates particularly in disadvantaged areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29811/19]