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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Heat Incentive (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 188. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the introduction of a new RHI scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40428/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The National Development Plan (NDP) contains a commitment to establish a new “Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund” (LSSIF) with at least €100 million available over the coming years. It is intended that the Fund will be for larger projects where the proposed Government contribution exceeds the amount currently available for individual projects under the Sports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Expenditure (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The allocation of funding to Fáilte Ireland's individual experience brands is an operational matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Bereavement Counselling Services Provision (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 218. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if bereavement counselling services for children under 18 years of age who have been affected by the sudden death of a parent can be extended (details supplied). [40426/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance Rates (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 225. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the calculation method for an employee's PRSI contribution for those earning between €352.01 and €424 will be simplified; if the entry level will be increased to €424 in view of the fact that small businesses with few employees are finding it difficult to calculate; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 233. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an illness benefit payment will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40465/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: General Practitioner Services (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 243. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when payments will issue for services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40508/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: General Practitioner Services (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 247. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will request a review of the rates being paid to general practitioners for illness benefit administration and services following the introduction of the new doctors illness benefit form which requires additional time and administration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40520/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (4 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 261. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40383/18]

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The Deputy did not support the measure from day one.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: It was merely a point of information.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Deputy Michael Healy Rae did not support the measure from day one. It is complete hypocrisy.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I acknowledge the massive lobbying that took place over the last number of months by people in the industry, people I work with every day. I also acknowledge the challenge this change will bring for many people around the country. However, this rate was introduced by the Government as a temporary measure in 2011 for three years. Many of us fought hard in 2014 to have it extended and again...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: If we do not manage the tourism industry properly there will be a bubble scenario where we could potentially see a crash in the industry. We have seen it happen previously and there is nothing to suggest that we will not see it again. Those who are charging more will pay more. The hotel in Dublin that is charging €400 for a room will pay an additional €18 as a result of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Centre Network (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding funding for issues at a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40616/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41056/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 154. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41088/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 215. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40601/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 221. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40614/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (9 Oct 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 310. To ask the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) will be recognised in negotiations on the new GMS contract; the status of the new GMS contract negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40977/18]