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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water (27 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to adequately resource Irish Water to ensure the upgrade of the water services infrastructure in Glanworth, County Cork, in view of several recent prolonged supply disruptions and the prospect of increased future demand following the completion of nearby housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 465. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected date of publication of the tender and appointment of a contractor for the construction of schools (details supplied); if she is satisfied with the current progress of the tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4114/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion
General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill (22 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: I welcome our guests. What is the budget of the ODCE? When will it get increased powers, manpower and responsibilities and what will that mean for its budget? What extra resources will it require? Will the witnesses comment on the issue of liquidation? Companies will be under pressure soon due to what is happening at the moment unfortunately. We have had some discussion in this committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion
General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill (22 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: I am sorry but the Chair must have missed my hand up. I would like to ask one or two other questions if I can. Head 18 talks about the disclosure of information to the authority. Many of the companies we deal with in Ireland have international links. Can our guests let us know what is the situation regarding getting information internationally? What kind of contacts has the ODCE had with...

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]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Erasmus+ Programme (21 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 13 January 2021, his plans to provide continued access to Erasmus+ higher education mobility opportunities for students from Northern Ireland in further education institutions; if a list of such further education institutions will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3234/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (21 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 438. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to issue guidelines to hospitals to provide free parking services for those undergoing cancer treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3344/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

David Stanton: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers in the horticulture sector who have experienced heavy losses due to the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3046/21]

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 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...

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...

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 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...