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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: To return to my questions on the supports, some sectors will face much more difficulty than others. The hospitality and entertainment areas, for example, are in a totally different landscape from where they were before. A scaling off of the supports for those sectors is mentioned, with some supports continuing to 2022. Should a similar level of support continue or should support taper and,...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the witnesses for the report and the overview. I would like to tease out a couple of matters. As we put Covid-19 behind us and look forward to greater activity and a bounceback, I highlight the fact that we witnessed a rapid rally in some areas when restrictions were eased late last year. Is it expected that there will now be a similar rate of bounceback and economic growth? I ask...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Does IFAC expect a bounceback of a similar scale to the one late last year or on a reduced scale because many businesses such as sandwich bars are burnt out, as it were?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I raised also the issue of inequality, whereby some groups have done well and many others have found Covid highly challenging and a gap has opened up. What is IFAC's view on that? Has it given the matter consideration?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: On the same issue, it is hugely important that learner drivers can get the opportunity to do their theory tests and get on with having lessons and enjoying the summer. Overall, almost 150,000 people have had their tests repeatedly rescheduled throughout the year. Facing into the summer holidays, there is a real opportunity for people to take the test or have driving lessons and get the...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Múinteoirí Nuacháilithe agus Ábhair Oidí: An Chomhairle Mhúinteoireachta (26 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an bhfinné as an gcur i láthair. Tá an-chuid eolais úsáidigh ann. Cén saghas teagmháil a bhíonn ag an gComhairle Mhúinteoireachta leis na hollscoileanna agus na heagraíochtaí éagsúla a bhíonn ag traenáil na múinteoirí, ní hamháin mar gheall ar chaighdeán na...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Múinteoirí Nuacháilithe agus Ábhair Oidí: An Chomhairle Mhúinteoireachta (26 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá ceist amháin agam maidir leis na figiúirí. An mbeadh tuairim ag an Tomás Ó Ruairc mar gheall ar dhaoine a fhaigheann an cháilíocht bhreise? Tá buntáiste mór ag an gComhairle Mhúinteoireachta. Tá sí ag clárú na daoine agus feiceann sí. Glacaim leis nach gá go mbeadh na figiúirí ar bharr...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (25 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 31. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason larger counties with larger CLÁR areas are limited to making the same number of applications as much smaller counties with smaller CLÁR areas; if an imbalance against CLÁR area residents in the larger counties is recognised; her plans to review this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27953/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (25 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 42. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has examined ways to address rural isolation and loneliness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27954/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with the RSA and NDLS to resolve the ongoing issue due to Covid-19 restrictions that have resulted in the current backlog of driver test appointments and driver theory test appointments; when the roll-out of the online theory test will be available to all category A, B and W applicants; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 31. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to assist family farms and to ensure their viability into the future; the new schemes that will be available for climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27004/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of felling licences approved in each of the previous 12 months; the number of appeals and applications lodged within this timeline; the number of applications yet to be processed; the measures that are being taken to deal with the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27003/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (20 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the engagement he has had with third-level Institutions to ensure that 2020-2021 first-year students who have not attended their courses due to distance learning can have on-campus accommodation options available to them for next year given that they have not had the opportunity to make connections with their peers and seeking accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (20 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way the distances for adjacent and non-adjacent third-level SUSI grants are set; his plans for a review of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26993/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2020: Discussion (20 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Mr. Downes can continue as I do not have a particular question at this point.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Seirbhís Craolacháin Gaeilge: Plé (19 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Fáiltím roimh an Aire, an tUasal O’Keeffe agus an fhoireann uile agus gabhaim buíochas dóibh as an tuairisc. Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil an-chuid oibre agus iarracht mhór á ndéanamh. Teastaíonn uainn cinntiú go mbeadh cothrom na Féinne ag muintir na Gaolainne, pé áit ina bhfuil siad. Tá ról...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 107. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of educational and upskilling courses available under the back to education payment; the measures that are being taken to expand on courses available under this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26223/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (18 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 145. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures being taken to tackle the backlog of appointment requests for public services cards in Cork city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26222/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the independent commission on the Defence Forces that was sanctioned on 15 December 2020; the areas on which the commission is focusing its inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/21]