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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Anti-Racism Measures (8 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 273. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the work of a group (details supplied); if he will consider meeting with the group in order to show solidarity with its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36688/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I am in Leinster House. I thank the witnesses for their attendance and their submissions, which outline the struggles at Shannon Airport. When we reviewed the national development plan, this committee, including Senator Garvey, Deputy Cathal Crowe and others, strongly recommended a rail spur link to serve the airport, as it would be beneficial. Would the witnesses support such a move and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: We reviewed the national development plan recently and, as a committee, we made a strong recommendation that there should be a rail spur to Shannon would benefit the region and the airport. Would Ms Embleton consider that such a move would give confidence to Shannon and the region and benefit the airport by improving access and passenger numbers with connectivity across Ireland to Shannon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: That concludes my question on that point. I thank the Chairman for adding that clarification. That was important. I had not realised how-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Local knowledge is hugely important.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (13 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 73. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the €100 per week special payment agreed for student nurses; if all arrears accrued since September 2020 have been paid; and the further steps he will take to recognise the contribution of both student nurses and all other front-line staff to the Covid-19 pandemic. [37734/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 93. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the mixing of non-mRNA and mRNA vaccines for first and second doses being permitted in other EU jurisdictions; his views on whether such a practice would be appropriate under any circumstances in Ireland; the advice he has received from NIAC and NPHET in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37735/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (13 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 519. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to cases in which students who were previously in receipt of the special rate threshold SUSI grant are now ineligible for the same grant funding in 2021 due to their receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment pushing them marginally over the income threshold; his views on whether this may lead to an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (13 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 532. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to cases of students who have not moved address or college who have been informed in 2021 that they do not qualify for the SUSI non-adjacent rate due to a new method of calculating the distance to their home; his views on whether this will act as a barrier in returning to third-level education this academic...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (13 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 531. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by an organisation (details supplied) amongst others in relation to the impact that the pandemic unemployment payment is having on SUSI grant applications given many students who would normally be in receipt of grant funding are no longer qualifying; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Grant Payments (14 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the SEAI can consider a person (details supplied) for future works on their property despite having had some minor energy efficiency work completed 15 years ago; if consideration is given to the health and age of such applicants and the nature and limitations of any previous work done; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans with respect to the help-to-buy scheme; if it will continue beyond the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38412/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 137. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the advice he can offer to first-time homeowners seeking to build their own home on private land; the supports available in this scenario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38412/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the Departmental advice to schools with respect to CO2 monitoring; the basis for 1400 to 1500 ppm being considered poor ventilation given that other Government bodies including the HSE put the figure closer to 800 ppm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of CO2 monitors her Department has purchased for the coming school year; the projected date for their delivery to schools; if she proposes to have one in every classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38417/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 384. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the campaign to make a drug (details supplied) available to patients in Ireland; and the status of this review process. [31270/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Jul 2021)

Steven Matthews: 131. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is scope to expand the community enhancement programme in order for it to offer more substantial financial supports to local communities wishing to undertake renovations to their community centre or perhaps build a new community centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38017/21]