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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 672. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the locations in Dublin city that have cameras to catch motorists breaking red lights as a result of the NTA trial; the number of prosecutions in the post-trial period issued as a result of these cameras; if no cameras are operational, his plans to introduce same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12841/20]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank the Minister. Upgrading our homes, offices and public buildings to ensure that they use less energy will be one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions and limit climate change. The OPW, with its property portfolio of approximately 2,500 buildings, including more than 200 large Government and State agency buildings, must lead the way in this regard. While it is...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: My final question takes us back to the Phoenix Park. Last year, the OPW proposed a redevelopment plan for the park that included the addition of retail, significant new construction within the park, the relegation of Natura 2000 biodiversity quotas and the construction of new permanent car parks. This proposal was met with a great deal of opposition from the general public and, to its...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: Recent data and mapping analysis has found that 60,000 homes will be vulnerable to coastal flooding by 2050. Areas of Dublin, Louth and Clare are expected to be the most affected. I am glad to see mention in the Minister's statement of further funding for that issue. Another study has found that Ireland will be among a number of countries that will bear the brunt of increased flooding and...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank the Minister. He mentioned our constituency. The transition statement identifies that the most profound health impacts of climate change will arise from severe weather events, ultraviolet radiation and poor air quality. My colleague, Deputy Costello, gathered some data on schools at the start of the year. They showed that additional traffic doubles the level of nitrous oxide, NOx,...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank the witnesses for attending. In the statement provided today was the phrase, "Three longstanding issues will need to be addressed." I have questions about this part. It reads: First, spending pressures associated with an ageing population will increase. The Council will publish a "Long-Term Stability Report" in July looking at these issues. Second, additional measures could be...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: To follow up on that point, does IFAC take a view on country-by-country reporting?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: Mr. Barnes's second point was that additional measures may be needed if Ireland is to meet its climate change commitments. I am happy to see that cited, but what measures is Mr. Barnes referring to? Is he referring to borrowing, taxes or realignment within sectors?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: I bring Mr. Barnes back to the very first point he cited, that there will be spending pressures associated with an ageing population, and the council is publishing a long-term stability report in this regard. Is there a resolution to the financial pressures around an ageing population other than a long-term project around pensions, or what can we expect to see in that report?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (9 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to roll out the bike to work scheme to the self-employed in view of Covid-19 related increase in cycling; the estimated cost of extending the bike to work scheme to the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9993/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (9 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 213. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps, for example, replacing netting and Garda presence during yard time, he is taking to reduce the incidence of drugs being thrown into Mountjoy Prison from the surrounding streets especially Glengarriff Parade. [9683/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance if temporary wage subsidy scheme supports will be extended to businesses reopening following restrictions which are forced to hire an equivalent number of new staff as their previous employees are unable to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8590/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 426. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to meet with an association (details supplied) to discuss measures to maintain public health compliance; her plans to reopen the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8348/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 1180. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to cover the shortfall in funding that will be experienced by local authorities as a result of the non-payment of commercial rates due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8577/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to prevent the outbreak of Covid-19 in Syria; the accountability mechanisms through which his Department ensures funding to the World Health Organization results in resources being allocated to those in Syria most in need and is not politically influenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7362/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (27 May 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 782. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of complaints by cyclists that have been made to Dublin Bus in the past three years; and the actions that resulted from these complaints. [7511/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (27 May 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 783. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of two actions as confirmed in correspondence from the National Transport Authority on 3 July 2019 to a group (details supplied). [7512/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (27 May 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 784. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with the Office of Public Works to arrange to survey traffic impacts of closing the Phoenix Park to through traffic in view of public demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7513/20]

Covid-19 (Finance): Statements (20 May 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: I will not be sharing time with anybody so the Minister will only have to deal with one Green Party Deputy. I thank the Minister for the update. Despite the implementation and further proposals for some of the largest collective stimulus measures in our history, it seems a partial recovery in 2021 is the best we can expect. Now is the time to act but it is also a time to reflect on how we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (20 May 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 447. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to grant asylum to unaccompanied minors currently located in migrant camps on the Greek islands of Lesbos, Chios and Samos; the number of unaccompanied minors granted asylum in 2019; the number of unaccompanied minors he plans to grant asylum to in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6143/20]