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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: We certainly do not want people to feel that they have to go to work when they are sick for all kinds of reasons such as lack of pay, loyalty to the company or whatever else. The other side of that coin is that we do not want people abusing the system by taking so-called sick days either. There are two sides of the coin and it needs to be balanced. I am struck by how some of the large...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I take that last point. There is another side to that, that if employees feel valued they would want to go back to work earlier and will not take time off. I have seen that in some companies. In fact, there is a worry that some people might not take time off sick even if they are sick because their loyalty to the company is so strong. It is something I know some people do as well which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: What steps is the Minister taking to advertise and promote these hubs in various areas so people know about them and know how to use them? Will she be getting a report on the usage of these hubs in time? Has she asked for that and is it happening? Will students, who have had a tough time this year, be able to use the hubs for college work, in particular? The Minister asked about places...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: Again, I ask the Minister to comment on the need for such hubs in towns and villages. We have them in remote areas, which is excellent, but, as I said, many towns like Cobh have weak broadband and many people are discommoded because of it.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 95. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the priorities of his Department in the context of the forthcoming national development plan review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43682/20]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: In light of the changes that have occurred in recent times with Brexit and the challenges associated with Covid, what are the Department's priorities in respect of the review of the national development plan?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive response. When does he expect the national development plan review to be completed? He referred to capital infrastructure. Does he envisage that the plan will include areas of the country that have been left out of development up to now, including towns that have not seen any major growth in employment? With the roll-out of broadband, will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I thank the Tánaiste and welcome his reply. I draw his attention to the need for Irish Water to be given more resources. There should be a focus on speeding up some of its work because many development plans, especially in my area, depend on Irish Water getting its act together and putting infrastructure in place. I would be concerned that any other plans could be stalled because of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 46. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that have been provided to community and voluntary organisations in 2020 in response to the impact of Covid-19; the number of organisations based in County Cork that have received support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43657/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 246. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the operation and eligibility criteria of the 2020 trading online voucher scheme; the breakdown of the allocation and number of recipients by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44198/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 46 of 25 November 2020, if, in accordance with section 41(7) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, the dispute involved has been referred to him for determination by him; if so, the date of any such referral; when he will be in a position to make a determination; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the scheme or schemes, in accordance with section 41(1) of the Irish Aviation Act 1993, for the granting of superannuation benefits to, or in respect of, such members of the staff of the company that have been prepared by the company and submitted to the Minister and approved by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the 70 schools that are set to become broadband connection points by the end of the first quarter of 2021; the number of points envisaged to be created by the end of 2021 given the impact of Covid-19 by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1374/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (13 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his Department’s position on using wave energy as a means of contributing to Ireland’s energy resource mix; the advancements in wave energy that have been considered by his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1377/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria used by his Department to consider the reclassification of roads to national road status; the roads that have been considered for and granted or refused reclassification to national road status for the period 2015 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1069/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Erasmus+ Programme (13 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 668. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the scheme to allow for the continued participation in Erasmus+ mobilities for eligible students of higher education institutions in Northern Ireland; when he expects the scheme to be open for application; the way in which eligibility will be determined; the higher education institutions in Northern Ireland that will be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (20 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 274. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to increase the age limit for recruitment to the Defence Forces' direct entry radio and radar technician scheme; if any exemptions are considered for those with the requisite qualifications and experience who are above the age criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2761/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (21 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance the position on persons who have lost their first house due to bankruptcy in respect of the help-to-buy scheme; if an application by such persons who would otherwise meet all other required criteria would be accepted under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3045/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (21 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 130. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position of persons who have lost their first house due to bankruptcy in respect of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and if an application for such persons who would otherwise meet all other required criteria would be accepted under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3044/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (21 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of second level schools currently offering ordinary level and higher level Spanish as a leaving certificate subject in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3084/21]