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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The restrictions introduced to limit the spread of Covid-19 have led to the cancellation or deferral of many events and services, including wedding receptions. In many cases where it is not possible to proceed with a wedding reception due to these restrictions, the couple and the hotel will be able to agree on an alternative date and the question of a refund will not arise.  Where a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: In line with the sequence of actions detailed in the ‘Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business’  hotels (but not hotel bars) are due to re-open in Phase 4. In this regard Fáilte Ireland is currently finalising guidelines for the tourism sector, in consultation with the tourism industry and relevant authorities. Phase 4...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: In line with the sequence of actions detailed in the ‘Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business’ caravan parks and holiday parks are due to re-open in Phase 4. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is currently preparing guidelines for the tourism sector in consultation with the tourism industry and relevant authorities. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: My Department has liaised with other Government departments and industry representative bodies, to align the economy wide COVID-19 supports and initiatives with tourism and hospitality needs. The measures put in place by the Government to support businesses initially focused on supporting those who have lost their jobs and in supporting businesses to remain viable during this difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The most recent (2018) round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,337 applications. Allocations were announced in January, May and November of last year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Minister Ross and I have engaged with banking representatives to address difficulties being experienced by tourism businesses. We held two meetings with the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland on 16th April and on 5th May to discuss issues of concern including interest on facilities, credit ratings, personal guarantees and overdraft facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. During the period 2016 - 2020 there were 2 advertised rounds of the SCP (in 2017 and 2018).  The 2018 round of the SCP attracted a record 2,337...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Government’s ‘Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business’. In line with the sequence of actions to re-open the economy and society  in the Roadmap, Phase 4 will see restrictions eased to allow “small social gatherings by family and close friends limited to a maximum number of attendees,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1149. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on correspondence from a childcare centre manager regarding reopening (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6811/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1230. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a domiciliary care allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6059/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1234. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6070/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an invalidity pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6072/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an invalidity pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6073/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1272. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6621/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Control Management System (20 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 1309. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6834/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be examined. [3965/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) for funding to construct two classrooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3987/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Furniture Provision (13 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided for school furniture for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4057/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (13 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a SNA will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4142/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (13 May 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 212. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter regarding schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4457/20]