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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mortgage Lending (16 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I clicked the bell at one minute when the Deputy was putting his supplementary question. He went well over two minutes and the Minister then had two minutes to respond. The Deputy has exhausted his time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (16 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, on the good news of his recent appointment.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Priorities (16 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 36. To ask the Minister for Finance his priorities following his election as chairperson of the Eurogroup of EU finance ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16284/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the outcome of the tendering process in respect of a school (details supplied); and when it can be anticipated that on-site work will commence. [16345/20]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: The Minister of State will respond now.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I thank Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. I call Deputy Harkin.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: Deputy Howlin is up in the gods.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 48. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to assist companies that have been closed for the past number of months by way of cash injection to meet their deferred debts and deferred payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16146/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 49. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will ensure there will be no delay in payments to SMEs such as the employee assistance scheme in order to ensure SMEs can continue to pay their staff on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16147/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to continue the business continuity voucher, which has expired and was beneficial to SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16148/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (15 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to continue the trading online voucher, which has expired and was beneficial to SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16148/20]

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

John Lahart: I thank Deputy Pringle and I call Deputy Michael Moynihan. He is sharing time.

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

John Lahart: I call Deputy Fleming, who has ten minutes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: I welcome the last two sentences from the Tánaiste. I am speaking as a former Dublin spokesperson on the other side of the House. We have all championed the notion of remote working but it is having consequences. It has consequences for the city in terms of hospitality. Walking around the city, one sees a lot of offices are not occupied and that has an impact on hospitality, whether...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: On the Tánaiste's comment on trading through Christmas and until the next tourist season, in what way does he anticipate the environment will be different next spring in terms of the pandemic that will allow businesses that cannot function and trade now, to function and trade then? What is the Tánaiste's response to the recent comments by Irish Small and Medium Employers, ISME,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 20. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the review of the business restart grant has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15800/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: The question concerns the restart grant. It was launched with a fund of €250 million, as the Tánaiste will be aware, on 22 May. It was devised in recognition of the fact that some small and medium-sized companies and microbusinesses were particularly vulnerable to the economic effects of the pandemic. The programme for Government pledged a review of the grant, which I welcome...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 86. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures in the July stimulus package for taxi drivers and the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15953/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to monitor and enforce the wearing of face coverings and masks on public transport; the penalties that apply to those that do not comply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14970/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

John Lahart: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the alternative public transport arrangements available for commuters who, for valid reasons, are unable to wear face coverings and masks on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14971/20]