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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 293. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made in relation to the dangerous use of scrambler and quad bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39873/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fire Safety (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 249. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that legislation in relation to the sale and use of fireworks is effective and fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39332/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 292. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to address concerns in a new report by an organisation (details supplied) which shows refugee children need more mental health, integration and education supports here through the Irish refugee protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39868/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 420. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address issues raised in a new report by an organisation (details supplied) into supports for children through the Irish refugee protection programme and reports by numerous stakeholders that children have considerable oral health needs but that there are challenges in accessing appropriate services; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Discharges (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 421. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1304 of 6 September 2019, if he is satisfied that 363 persons waited over a month to be discharged from hospital and 79 persons who were ready to be discharged have waited over six months in hospital to be discharged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39872/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 479. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to address the rising levels of pollution in view of the report by the Environmental Protection Agency which found air pollution is responsible for an estimated 1,180 premature deaths here each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39865/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 480. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to meet air quality targets in view of the report by the Environmental Protection Agency that warned parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39866/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 478. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made to date on extending the smoky coal ban nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39864/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (1 Oct 2019)

John Curran: 542. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there is ambition in the bus procurement strategy of the NTA for the coming years to transition to zero emission buses rather than low emission diesel hybrid buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39867/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Business of Joint Committee (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Apologies have been received from Deputies Bríd Smith and John Brady. Deputy Quinlivan will substitute for the latter. Before we begin, I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. I propose we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before returning to public session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: I welcome from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVP, Dr. Tricia Keilthy, head of social justice and policy, and from the National Council for the Blind Ireland, NCBI, Mr. Chris White, chief executive officer, and Mr. Darren Reid, who is a service user. I will ask Dr. Keilthy to make her presentation in a moment. She will be followed by Mr. White and then members will be able to ask...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: I thank Dr. Keilthy for her opening statement. I call Mr. White from the National Council for the Blind Ireland, NCBI. If Mr. Reid wishes to comment, he is welcome to so do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Mr. Reid said he looked for employment before applying to the Civil Service and he said employers did not know about technology. Did they not understand the technology that was available or did they not understand the workplace grant? Was it both?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Mr. Reid is familiar with the technology and told them what was available but they did not engage with it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Let me ask one supplementary question about it. I apologise for interrupting the Senator. Mr. White has cited a figure of €2 million for what is required. On what is that estimate based? Does the NCBI have some measure of the scale of refusal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: That is because people are going back to work. I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Mr. White has seen enough people apply for the grant that the money was spent in the first few months of the year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: I thank the Senator. I will come to Senator Conway in one moment. Let me, please, put one or two points to Dr. Keilthy to seek clarification. Was the proposal in respect of the working family payment specifically aimed at lone parents or was it to apply across the board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Targeted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

John Curran: Dr. Keilthy believes the allowance should be equalised for the lone parent and the couple.