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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) who suffers from dyslexia cannot be provided with a reader in order that they can complete the driver theory test; if it is possible for them to source a reader in order that they can complete the test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17334/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 601. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the options available to a Colombian national and a qualified psychologist (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17187/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Tánaiste, but people staying at work for wages on which they and their families cannot survive is not good for them either. What we must do is change the dynamic whereby businesses in partnership with their workers will survive. That is the reality. The Tánaiste has consulted and met IBEC, the Small Firms Association, ISME, Chambers Ireland, SME Recovery Ireland...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I also want to ask about the July stimulus package, which we all know is needed to assist businesses in the reopening of the economy and the months ahead. We all agree on this. I want to ask what businesses will be expected to do for the State in return for all of the support the State is giving to them. It is a two-way street and it is not simply enough that they come out of the crisis in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (15 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the unilateral sanctions of illegal and unilateral coercive measures imposed by the Unites States of America on Venezuela specifically are a significant cause of hardship to the civilian population and directly cause unnecessary deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16266/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (15 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the unilateral sanctions imposed by the Unites States of America on Venezuela have caused considerable disruption to the economy in Venezuela with knock-on consequences for the civilian population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16267/20]

Maternity Leave Benefit Extension: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: We definitely could keep on going because it is right that we should keep talking about this. It has to be restated that the Minister's statement here today is shocking. I fully support the motion and it is right that it is brought forward in response to the NWCI and the very good campaign it has run. Like my colleague, I pay tribute to Deputy Bríd Smith and the work she did in...

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: The Bill is part of the overall package, including the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020 from last week, to support businesses during the Covid crisis. This Bill relates to European funding that needs to be drawn down. I am slightly concerned that all EU member states have to pass similar legislation before next week to allow this fund to be established. The Minister of State...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (14 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 282. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he has taken or proposes to take regarding persons who have been refused the drawdown of mortgages by the pillar banks as a result of being in receipt of the Covid-19 payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14683/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 621. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child (details supplied) who fits the criteria of qualification for the July provision is being denied the provision due to the fact they are transferring from preschool to primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15378/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (14 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 831. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to Malinbeg pier, Malinbeg, Glencolmcille, County Donegal to carry out maintenance and upgrade the pier to a safe standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15388/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I echo the sentiments of others on domestic violence. It is very topical and was highlighted by the lockdown. This issue to be looked at very seriously. There is also a need for increased expenditure to ensure there are more places for people and shelters for people who require them. I am thinking particularly of people in my own county of Donegal where the only shelter is in Letterkenny....

Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I will raise a number of points. Everybody is supporting this legislation and it is vital to ensure microenterprises can continue to work, or to put in place the resources for them to continue to work in the current climate. However, we need to consider why we have arrived at this position. Due to the length of time it has taken to form a Government, legislation could not be passed during...

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I will share time with Deputy Catherine Connolly. I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on their appointments and wish them well in their jobs. I would love to be able to say in five years’ time, if the Government lasts that long, that we are well on the way to solving the housing problem. Unfortunately, I believe this issue will not be solved in that time and we will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Farantóireachta (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 261. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an dtabharfaidh sí uasdátú ar na pleananna chun bád farantóireachta saintógtha úr a chur ar fáil do Thoraigh i gContae Dhún na nGall agus cé na pleananna atá ann chun tonnchosc a chur ar fáil ag Cé Mhachaire Rabhartaigh i gContae Dhún na nGall (sonraí...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 358. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of aircraft handlers in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14303/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 359. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of aircraft handler posts vacant in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14304/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 360. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the replacing of the LÉ Eithne; if a contract for the replacement of the vessel will be put out to tender in the second half of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14305/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 516. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated additional revenue that would be generated in a full year if the class S PRSI rate increased by 0.6%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14302/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (7 Jul 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 634. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the courtrooms that have full video link facilities and the capacity to take CCTV evidence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14292/20]