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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (29 Sep 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the up-to-date position on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47727/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I echo his words on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and I express my condolences to the citizens of the UK and to all those around the world who mourn her. The four weeks since the appointment of the new Prime Minister have been eventful, to say the least. It would make an episode of "House of Cards" look dull. It makes me grateful for...

Housing for All Update: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this issue. It is the most pressing issue facing the country at the moment and has been for a number of years. It really is proving extremely difficult to improve. I acknowledge the pressures in respect of the rapidly growing population and the war in Ukraine, but I certainly feel that much more can be done and needs to be done. I welcome the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the up-to-date position on the provision of a safer landing facility at An Blascaod Mór; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48253/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 107. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position on the preparation of a conservation plan for An Blascaod Mór and the provision of public conveniences at the same location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48254/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: This is about An Blascaod Mór. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, for visiting An Blascaod Mór in recent weeks. True to the Minister of State's word, when I raised it in the House earlier in the year, he said he would visit. I want to ask about the future of the landing facility, if a safer one can be put in place, and if there is any progress on that. Perhaps the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: Fáiltím roimh an nuacht seo. Bheadh sé an-tábhachtach cé níos sábháilte a chur in áit do gach aon duine, ach go háirithe na daoine atá ag tabhairt cuairte ar an oileán. Chomh maith leis sin, as the Minister of State will know, on the island there are also concerns about conservation issues and, particularly, visitors to the island...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 145. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and clarification provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48478/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 148. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if advice will be provided on a matter (details supplied) regarding grants for heat pumps in new builds for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47949/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide grant aid to homeowners to install radon barriers in older houses in areas with high levels of radon gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48124/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if restrictions relating to driver licenses is leading to difficulties in the area of baggage handling at Dublin Airport; if the issue has been raised by baggage handling operators at the airport with his Department or with any related State agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47956/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on a new vehicle store for a station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48197/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 262. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will postpone the rate review for businesses given the significant increase in the cost of living (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 358. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be permitted to retain its current teaching allocation in 2023 given the likelihood of future enrolments from Ukrainian families moving into the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47987/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 385. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48176/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 405. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide the details on the way the free books to primary schools scheme will be rolled out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48611/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 406. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if measures will be put in place under the free schoolbooks scheme for primary schools to protect small businesses across the country that are already supplying books to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48613/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 411. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47870/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 419. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that a State pension (non-contributory) has been reduced for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47978/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Griffin: 430. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if Ukrainian refugees are required to pick up their jobseeker’s allowance payments in-person at post offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48194/22]