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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the expected cost to the Exchequer of the stay-and-spend scheme in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/20]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: The Department of Finance expected people to spend over €7 million per day on the stay-and-spend scheme. We now find that people are spending just €1 million per month. I want the €100 million underspend to date on the scheme to be used to underwrite a gift voucher guarantee for the tourism and hospitality sector. I hope the Minister will look positively on this proposal.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: The objective behind the stay-and-spend scheme was to tap into pent-up savings in order to save jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector. The Government, as the Minister says, has set aside €140 million for the stay-and-spend scheme up to 31 December. As a result of the lockdown, that will not happen. Rather than losing this money for the sector, however, I ask the Minister to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date on resolving the issue of undocumented Irish in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38208/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if progress has been made on establishing an E3 visa agreement between Ireland and the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38209/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 195. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36130/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Aid (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to seek state aid approval from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Aid (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to seek to state aid approval from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39009/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Incentives (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects to be in a position to incentivise alternatives to fossil fuels in the short and medium terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38843/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Data (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance if State-owned banks are investing in or lending to companies directly involved in fossil fuel extraction; if so, the extent of such commercial activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38842/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to include the refurbishment cost in addition to the capital cost of the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28420/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 342. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific provisions to be made in the forthcoming sex offenders (amendment) Bill to provide protection for victims post the release of the offender from prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39522/20]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: I will not rise to the Minister of State's bait but I want to correct the record, because I would not like people to get the wrong end of the stick. We accept that the Minister of State has gone as far as he is going and that is his prerogative. Let me make it clear that the threshold is being increased by 7,500%. The Minister of State should not try to twist it around to say that it was...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: I have set out my position on this. I do not want to see the House divided. From his response to us earlier, the Minister of State is willing to engage in compromise. If he is willing to compromise and take on board Deputy Howlin's suggestion, there is a mechanism whereby he could bring forward an amendment in the Seanad and we could deal with that amendment next week through amendments...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 9: In page 42, to delete lines 12 to 15. I am joined by my colleagues in the Labour Party, my Independent colleagues and those in Sinn Féin on this issue. This amendment is simple and straightforward. It is to reinstate tax-free shopping that is about to be abolished, especially for visitors to these shores from the United States. This is a valuable sector of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Policy (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy on mental health support services in primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38991/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Policy (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy on mental health support services in post-primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38992/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the figures relating to bullying, substance abuse and the scale of mental issues in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38993/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the figures in relation to bullying, substance abuse and the scale of mental issues in post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38994/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (25 Nov 2020)

Denis Naughten: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of support services available to students, parents and school authorities with regard to mental health challenges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38995/20]