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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (30 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 432. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria for a single person who wishes to avail of first-time buyers' assistance; the way in which eligibility of an applicant is determined; if there are exceptions for applicants who already have an interest in a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19615/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pensions Reform (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 30. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeframe for the introduction of a pension auto-enrolment system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18961/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pensions Reform (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me. I ask the Minister about the timeframe for the introduction of a pension auto-enrolment system. She might make a statement and give some additional details on that topic.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pensions Reform (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister for the reply. The Minister stated that she was aiming for 2022 but because of the strain that both employers and employees are now under as a result of Covid-19 she is implying, without actually saying it, that the date will extend beyond that. Could she be more specific as to when we can anticipate that auto-enrolment scheme to be introduced?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Allowance (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: Okay.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Assist Scheme (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: We will move to Question No. 25 as the Deputy is not here to ask Question No. 24.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: The Deputy should only introduce the question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: There is an open door for the Deputy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: Another door for the Minister to open.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Employment Schemes (29 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: There is a call for common sense there for the Minister.

Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I have some sympathy for some of the arguments that have been made. Deputy Boyd Barrett ignores the part of the social contract that was fulfilled. He probably never thought he would see such a day when the State would fulfil this kind of social contract. The State did its bit in the face of an emergency. However, he has raised questions on which I am confused. The Minister has said...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on attempts by members of the United Kingdom parliament to replace the withdrawal agreement with the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18496/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 119. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to proceed with the legislation necessary for protecting communities from the antisocial use of scramblers and quad bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18182/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to make changes to the inheritance tax thresholds in Budget 2021. [18179/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to carry out a review of credit union legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18221/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 301. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to establish a dedicated famine museum in Ireland which could be a stand-alone museum in Collins Barracks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18405/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 361. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of approved housing bodies which have been placed in engagement in July 2018, July 2019 and July 2020; the average period for which the engagement lasted; if each approved housing body emerged successfully from the process; the typical cause for the voluntary regulator placing an approved housing body in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 432. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is being denied an additional year at school in view of the extraordinary and unprecedented 2019/2020 school year despite that fact that the request has the backing of the principal and the board of management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17984/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 470. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that the pay and conditions of those involved in international English language education is commensurate with the return to the economy which runs into hundreds of millions of euro annually. [18397/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (28 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 765. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the work of the high-level committee established to examine the anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes; the outcome of these talks; and the outcome of the work of the former Lord Mayor's commission on the subject. [18181/20]