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Response of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Covid-19: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for their presentations. We heard a Sinn Féin Deputy talk about the spots that Fianna Fáil always wore. Their frustration is born out of the fact that we are now in government and building houses. That is where their frustration is coming from. Sinn Féin cannot bear to see all the housing projects that have started in the past...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I raise an issue concerning the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020. Some of my constituents have found this legislation very beneficial to them, but it will not be possible for people who do not have arrears on their private residences to use this legislation to try to sort out their financial problems. Farmers, especially, would not have mortgage arrears on private residences...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I compliment the Minister and Minister of State, Deputy Butler on their work. Mental health is a huge issue within the Covid-19 scenario, one that we cannot underestimate. We are in a loaves-and-fishes situation in terms of the administration of the vaccines. I propose to focus on the prioritisation of particular sectors within my community that have made representations to me. A...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider the increased roll-out of the restart grant from local authorities for businesses in the hospitality sector as a result of the continued Covid-19 related closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4787/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to continue the Covid restrictions support scheme in view of the continuing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on businesses; if he will consider increasing the amount of compensation to 20% rather than 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4783/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to continue the employment wage subsidy scheme in view of the continued impacts of Covid-19 on businesses, considering that the current restrictions have the potential to severely impact the hospitality sector in particular in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4784/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 48. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the continuation of VAT and PAYE warehousing for the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4785/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to support the hospitality sector in getting the insurance sector to pay compensation for business interruption as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4786/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (28 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 78. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to introduce a commercial rates waiver for businesses for 2021, in view of the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially on the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/21]

Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) (Percentage Adjustment) Order 2021: Motion (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: First, I want to acknowledge the stimulus we had in November and the huge amount of money that has been put in by this Government to try to protect people who have been severely financially hit by Covid-19. The health of our citizens is obviously the paramount thing we must protect but financial well-being also has an impact on the mental health of individuals and is a huge cause for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the use of a company (details supplied) as a form of hired transport in addition to the current taxi licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4088/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to use a company (details supplied) in areas in which there is a deficit of taxis particularly at night-time in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4089/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the mortgage moratorium for those who are significantly affected financially by the current Covid-19-related economic lockdown (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4013/21]

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

Jackie Cahill: 462. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in respect of the commencement of building works on the autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4085/21]

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

Jackie Cahill: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the project for an autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit at a school (details supplied) will move from stage 3 to stage 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4086/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 594. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to reduce third-level fees for the 2020-2021 academic year or partly compensate students or their parents for this cost given that all learning is now online and families are financially stretched at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3939/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 636. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is assistance available for a person living alone in a secluded area who is in receipt of a widow's pension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4014/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vaccination Programme (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 776. To ask the Minister for Health if bus drivers can be vaccinated under the Covid-19 vaccination programme as part of the key worker section, given their front-facing positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4011/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (27 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 880. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a second sibling is entitled to an allocation in circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (22 Jan 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Apologies have been received from Deputy Browne and Senator O'Donovan. Deputy Mac Lochlainn is substituting for Deputy Browne. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, only the Chairman and staff are present in the committee room and all members must join remotely from elsewhere in the parliamentary precincts. The secretariat can issue invitations to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams....