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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (20 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 547. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that Ireland is ambitious enough on climate action and the use of renewable energy to continue to attract investment in the technology sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48322/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (20 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 644. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the means test for eligibility for social housing will be reviewed; if he has given consideration to allowing maintenance payments for children who are not living with the person being assessed to be deducted against gross income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47750/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rent Pressure Zones (20 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 668. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the current rent pressure zones (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48323/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

John Curran: Along with Deputies Lisa Chambers, Aylward and others, I have raised the issue of the plight of 25 children in this country who suffer from spinal muscular atrophy. We have met them and are aware of the challenging lives they lead. It does not have to be that way. A drug that could improve the lives of those people has been evaluated, but it has not been deemed appropriate to be made...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 776 of 12 July 2018, if a grant scheme has been opened that would consider an application for funding to restore and maintain vintage mechanical equipment and machinery such as steam engines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47215/18]

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I wish to share time with Deputy Frank O'Rourke.

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018 which largely gives legislative effect to the budget day announcements and deals with a number of other pensions and civil registration issues which it was intended to deal with in the 2017 Bill. I will allude to that in a couple of moments. I thank the Minister's officials...

Dublin (North Inner City) Development Authority Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: Since a gang war erupted a little over two years ago, the north inner city has unfortunately become the focus of Government attention for all the wrong reasons. I acknowledge that the former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, took a personal interest in the area and that this resulted in the Mulvey report and, to this day, increased Government expenditure in the north inner city. He should be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Issues (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I acknowledge the important work done in the review carried out as a result of the Grenfell disaster. The Minister said local authority schemes and social housing were built to the highest standards. It is interesting to note, however, that over the last number of years since the issue was highlighted in schools, a number of residents in local authority housing in various schemes have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Issues (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 99. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a review will be carried out of the structural integrity and safety of houses and apartments in view of structural defects identified at a significant number of schools built in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46925/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Issues (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: This is such a high number for a question. In light of recent structural defects identified at a number of schools, has there been a review of housing, particularly in larger developments and units?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for his response. For those of us who live in Dublin and who walk around the city, particularly in the mornings, the anecdotal evidence is that more and more people are sleeping rough. That said, I agree with the Minister that anecdotal evidence is not enough. Seven or eight months ago, there was a spell of particularly bad weather, including Storm Emma and so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of beds available for rough sleepers in Dublin; his plans to deal with the challenges and risks posed to rough sleepers during adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46926/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: We are at the time of year when, as the weather changes, the challenges and risks for rough sleepers increase significantly. My question to the Minister this morning specifically asks how many beds are available in the Dublin area for rough sleepers, how many people are deemed to require this accommodation or are classed as rough sleepers and what plans are in place for severe weather...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (14 Nov 2018)

John Curran: The Minister quoted a lot of figures but I am not sure if he outlined what I specifically sought. I will try to keep it simple. I specifically asked him about the number of beds that are available for rough sleepers in the Dublin area. I then asked him what is the current number of people deemed to be rough sleepers. The reason is that I am trying to ensure there is adequate capacity....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of pensioners who have been contacted regarding the interim total contributions approach pension by November 2018; when all pensioners will be contacted; when they will receive payments; the date from which payments will be calculated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46822/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: The Minister will recall that this time last year we had considerable debate about a group of people who were adversely affected in the 2012 changes to the contributory State pension. The Minister then embarked on a process to amendment it. As of now - November 2018 - how many people have been contacted about this and where are we in the process for payments to those people?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I thank the Minister for her reply. As she said, it is a long time ago and much water has gone under the bridge. When we discussed the matter this time last year we were hopeful that by the end of the year people might have received payments but now it is to be in the first quarter of next year. I have some concerns that the letters are only going out. The Minister said that 11,000...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: I am glad we are making the progress we are. It might be a bit slow but I take the point that the measure required the legislation. From the Minister's comments, I take it that a common sense approach will apply to persons who might not be able to supply documentary evidence for periods of missing contributions where they may have been caring for a parent or someone other than a child....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Waiting Times (13 Nov 2018)

John Curran: 96. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cause of the difficulties experienced by persons accessing illness benefit payments over the past few months; the reason no information was available; the reason telephone calls were not answered from persons seeking advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46823/18]