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Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: First Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: Equality is at the core of republicanism and a basic principle of any modern-day society. The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that people can no longer be discriminated against on the basis that they are from a disadvantaged socio-economic area, background or accent. For example, if this Bill is enacted, employers and service providers could not discriminate against a job applicant or...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: First Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 495. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not eligible to receive the fuel allowance; the amount by which they exceeded the threshold; and if they are now eligible for the fuel allowance if they were to reapply. [3643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 675. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was not eligible to receive a medical card; the amount by which the threshold was exceeded; and if the person would now be eligible to receive a medical card if were the person to reapply. [3642/21]

Covid-19 (Special Educational Needs Provision): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: Parents of children with additional needs are battling for rights every day. The current setback is nothing new for them. One example of the ongoing battle that children with additional needs have is the 37A process for autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes in south Dublin, which was set in train by the former Minister, Deputy McHugh, and has now finished. Following the closure of the 37A...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to expanding the Covid restrictions support scheme to take into account excluded businesses that are classed as essential but are down more than 90% trade due the specific difficulties they face due to their location and the erosion of their usual customer base as a result of Covid-19 and the level 5 lockdown; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance the procedure for applicants applying for mortgage breaks; if the applicant has to refill the forms; if an applicant is entitled to receive another mortgage break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 187. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applicants for the previous two rounds of the sports capital programme that were granted funding but did not draw down the grants fully. [2614/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 261. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preferred date of the Government to hold a Border poll; if both united Ireland referendums will be held on the same date; if the 26 county poll will be held first; and if so, the date for same. [2420/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 630. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that will be put in place for student nurses who have had their placements cancelled due to Covid-19 but have been informed they cannot move on to the next year of their studies until they complete their placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2771/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 631. To ask the Minister for Health if he will intervene in the case of student nurses who have paid for accommodation while they are on placements but have been informed that their placements have been cancelled due to Covid-19 and are unable to obtain a refund. [2772/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene in the dispute between Iarnród Éireann and the residents of an area (details supplied) and request Iarnród Éireann to engage with the residents to resolve this issue. [1993/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (14 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of their application for an invalidity benefit; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [1962/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeline for the payment of the online trading vouchers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44892/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount BusConnects, both the network and the corridor projects, has cost the State to date including contractors and so on; if the BusConnects project can continue before a full review of the greater Dublin area transport strategy has been completed in view of changed travel and commuting practices following Covid-19; and if the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an instruction can be given to local authorities and private clamping companies to suspend parking charges and clamping during the current lockdown, given that these charges are putting increased financial pressure on many persons who are already struggling on a reduced income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1320/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 308. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount allocated in funding for the sports capital and equipment programme in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1722/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 581. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of their application for disability allowance; and when they can expect a decision. [1455/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 590. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing a person's (details supplied) pandemic unemployment payment; and if the payment will be processed and awarded without further delay. [1674/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 917. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists nationally; and the number there should be compared to international standards. [1058/21]