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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management Regulations (23 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider granting additional powers to local authorities to allow them to deal with the large amount of wooden pallets which end up as discarded rubbish and disposed of legally and illegally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43676/19]

Developments in Spain: Statements (22 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: All of us in the House are very concerned at recent developments in Catalonia. The recent decision by Spain's supreme court to sentence nine Catalonian politicians and activists to jail terms of between nine and 13 years and to fine three others has brought violence to the streets of Barcelona. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets to protest against these sentences and a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 146. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a long paying tax credit for PAYE taxpayers who have been consistently paying tax for over 30 years or more as a gesture of gratitude for their contribution to the State; if such tax payers are recognised in the tax code at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43214/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will increase the threshold for inheritance tax in respect of a sibling leaving a house to another sibling; the factors to be taken into account when determining this threshold; when it was last increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure alternative accommodation and associated facilities will be provided as soon as possible for a school (details supplied) following a serious fire on 16 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43560/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance Payments (22 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 622. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason employees must pay PRSI after the age of 66 years if they are still working even though these contributions cannot be used to determine the rate of payment to be awarded on their State pensions (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43211/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (22 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 623. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer's allowance and arrears due to a person (details supplied) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43237/19]

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (17 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Minister for his response. I appreciate that this is an evolving situation and that meetings are taking place today, as the Minister said. Parents and children are very anxious about this matter. They need more definite arrangements to be conveyed to them as soon as possible. I appreciate that discussions are ongoing and various options are still under consideration, including...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (17 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: Yesterday morning, there was a devastating fire at Scoil Chaitríona Cailíní at Measc Avenue in Coolock. As a result, the school has been closed and approximately 200 pupils who attend it have no accommodation. The junior school has also been closed for the remainder of this week at least. The mood in Coolock, Artane and Harmonstown is one of absolute shock. Teachers and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (17 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for a building (details supplied); the use being made of same; the way in which it is being protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42712/19]

Financial Resolutions - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: Fianna Fáil has facilitated this Government given the unprecedented threat of Brexit, deal or no-deal. As a party, Fianna Fáil has again put the country first and provided the political stability that it needs at this time. This is in sharp contrast to the political situation in some other EU countries, including the United Kingdom. There are many reasons this Government should...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Catchment Areas (16 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils who can be enrolled in a new Educate Together post-primary school (details supplied); if the number can be increased; if the catchment area for the new school is Donaghmede, Howth, Dublin 13, Belmayne and Clongriffin; if the catchment area can be revised in order that children can attend the school nearest to them; the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will have a permanent building; the arrangements that have been made to ensure that the school can continue in its current temporary facility until the new permanent school is ready to occupy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41787/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a community drugs rehabilitation and educational service (details supplied) is the subject of a funding for mainstream project review; if he will ensure that this service continues to receive funding in the interim; the length of time it will take to complete the review; his views on ensuring that this vital service continues into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 269. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation to deal with hate crime will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41921/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pathology Service (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 286. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the post of Chief State Pathologist is to be filled on a permanent full-time basis in view of the fact two recent post holders have retired over the past few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42123/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 454. To ask the Minister for Health if an assessment of needs has been carried out in respect of a child (details supplied); if he is entitled to services and therapies by the early intervention team; the primary care services in place for the child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42180/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: State Pension (Contributory) (9 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 150. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if contributions paid by claimants for the State pension (contributory) after their 65th birthday are reckonable in determining the rate of payment; the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41268/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (8 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position with regard to recent riots in Hong Kong concerning proposed extradition legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40795/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application from an organisation (details supplied) to provide a day care centre in an OPW building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40831/19]