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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the follow-ups completed by his Department and road authorities in respect of works carried out on roads, such as road opening, in cases in which reinstatement works deteriorate in the aftermath of their completion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32136/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to tax back for shoppers from overseas; if he will categorically rule out raising the threshold to help protect struggling retailers, craft producers and other Irish producers, and help protect the competitiveness of Ireland as a holiday destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32137/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 74. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32213/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the commitment will be reaffirmed not to reduce teacher numbers in schools for the lifetime of schools (details supplied); the number of teachers that will be provided in each school in the cluster for the forthcoming academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32179/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to previous requests from this Deputy, if she will include the much-needed new primary school for Waterville, County Kerry in the new capital programme; her views on the fact that the existing building is totally unsuitable for modern educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32180/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 117. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is not receiving credited contributions; if their record will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32102/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31856/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 98. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the restart plus grant will be extended to bed and breakfast operators that have deferred their opening until 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32081/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if employment terms and conditions for school bus escorts will be reviewed to allow for entitlement to sick leave and school holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31780/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) in County Kerry will be made eligible for school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31859/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 265. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Forestry Appeals Committee has now set up multiple divisions to hear appeals; if not, when it will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 266. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional personnel have taken up their roles in the Forestry Appeals Committee; if not, when they will be in a position to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 267. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of new persons that are being appointed to the Forestry Appeals Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31992/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 268. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Forestry Appeals Committee appeal hearings scheduled for October, November and December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31994/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 269. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the current backlog of 500 appeals is expected to be cleared by the Forestry Appeals Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31996/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 270. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Forestry Appeals Committee has now set up multiple divisions to hear appeals; if not, when it will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31997/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I wish the witnesses a good afternoon and thank them for participating. Mr. Gallagher did not have too far to travel. It is good to have him here. I apologise for being late for the start of the meeting. Wednesday is like musical chairs around the Oireachtas with committees and other sorts of engagement. I will keep it brief. I have a few observations rather than questions and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider and issue a statement regarding driver test waiting times (details supplied) in County Kerry. [31727/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the terms and conditions of employment and pensions of school secretaries (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31163/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 363. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if students (details supplied) in County Kerry who were unable to enrol in their nearest post-primary schools will be eligible for school transport to the next nearest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31550/20]