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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge (16 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...I am advised by Revenue of the estimated costs for the proposals outlined by the Deputy on a first and full year basis. They are shown in the below table. As a reduced rate of USC of 2% currently applies for those aged over 70 years with income of €60,000 or less and for those who hold a full medical card with income of €60,000 or less, the estimated costings also include a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the age exemption applies for any year of assessment where an individual is aged 65 years or over and his or her total income does not exceed €18,000 per annum. Where an individual is a married person or civil partner and is jointly assessed to tax, the age exemption will apply where either individual is aged 65 or over and where the couple’s total...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...as part of the School Transport Scheme. They may continue to perform in the role provided they hold the requisite license and satisfy an annual medical examination until they retire at age 70. This policy and criteria is applied to all drivers who provide school transport services on behalf of Bus Éireann equally. Bus Éireann and Department officials meet regularly to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...where there is a route in operation and where capacity exists for concessionary post-primary pupils who are eligible for transport to their nearest school and are attending their second nearest school and who applied and paid on time. Bus Éireann will examine all applications and services for school transport for the 2024/2025 school year following the payment closing date of 07...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: ...and Skills if funding is available for a secondary school student from a disadvantaged area to access the DBS International Soccer Academy Transition Year Programme 2024-25; if so, the way to apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22263/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...and Bus Éireann are very conscious of the challenges faced by parents awaiting transport for students with special educational needs. Families of children who are eligible for these services may therefore apply for an interim Special Transport Grant, which is a once off payment, paid retrospectively to families once the service has recommenced. The purpose of the grant is to assist...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...including procured training on understanding behaviours of concern and responding to crisis situations. It is expected the guidelines will be finalised and published before the new academic year; the guidelines apply to all recognised schools.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (16 May 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: ...to a range of matters, such as structural repair, sanitary facilities, heating, ventilation, natural light, fire safety and the safety of gas, oil and electrical supplies. These Regulations apply to all properties let or available for let. All landlords have a legal obligation to ensure that their rented properties comply with the standards set down in the Regulations. Responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Heather Humphreys: ..., including DCA. Intreo Centres, Social Welfare Branch Offices and Citizens Information Offices are available nationwide, for persons to make enquiries as to their entitlements. People should apply for DCA when they consider that the relevant child may meet the qualifying criteria for DCA. I can confirm that an application for DCA in respect of their child was received by my...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (16 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...of the qualified adult were €146.00. This resulted in a reduction in the rate of IQA payable. The person concerned is currently in receipt IQA at the weekly rate of €201.60 . It is also open to the person concerned to apply for the state pension (non-contributory). This is a means-tested payment with a maximum payment of €266.00 per week, which is over 95% of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...there is an inability to pay these costs, in part or in full, by the family of the deceased person without causing hardship. According to the records of the Department, the person concerned applied for an ANP on 27/03/2024 to assist with funeral costs for their late son. A letter subsequently issued to the person in which they were asked to provide further documentation in support of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (16 May 2024)

John Paul Phelan: 258. To ask the Minister for Health if he has consulted with retailers on the workability of raising the legal age for smoking, particularly given that differing age limits could apply to the purchase of alcohol and tobacco products; and if this matter will be assessed thoroughly in the regulatory impact assessment on the legislation proposing a change in the age for smoking. [22194/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (16 May 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: ...is determined by the HSE, which assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. However, every effort is made by the HSE, within the framework of the legislation, to support applicants in applying for a medical card and, in particular, to take full account of the difficult circumstances in the case of applicants who may be in excess of the income guidelines. The HSE may...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reasonable Accommodation for Dyslexic Students in State Examinations: Discussion (16 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

...have devolved authority to recommend the supports that are required from among those available within the scheme based on the candidates’ needs and their normal way of working. Eligibility criteria apply and accommodations are provided in accordance with the principles and requirements of the scheme. In general, the SEC will accept the recommendation of the school based on its...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 May 2024)

Martin Browne: The Department of Justice has no plans to establish such a programme for people from Sudan joining family members here but it is open to people affected who have been here to apply for a visa. We will wait to hear the response from the petitioner once they receive the correspondence. Is that agreed?

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...want to talk about the basic issues I face every day in my clinics. I have people with full medical cards coming in to me with some doctors charging them for their blood tests. I also have people applying for a grant. When people are aged 66 or over, they can apply to Carlow County Council for a housing adaptation grant or a grant for windows, doors or a bedroom extension. Some doctors...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Mary Butler: ...have been transferred, with 17 more still on-site whose families are not in a position to move them at the moment. There are spaces available for them and the same terms and conditions will apply to these residents when they move.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Joan Collins: ...acknowledged that last night. The families want to see the investigation files but they still have not been allowed to do so. They will have to wait decades until the Commissions of Investigation Act no longer applies. Will the Government commit to releasing immediately the Garda files and the investigation materials to the victims, their families and their legal teams? If the...

Road Safety and Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (15 May 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Brendan Howlin: ...accidents happen in an instant. Vibrant and healthy individuals with full lives to live and ambitions to fulfil are taken from us in a moment and leave devastation and unimaginable grief. We must apply the same analysis, vigour and determination to reducing this heartbreak as we devote to tackling diseases and chronic illness. There must be a co-ordination, a focus of resources and a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Heydon: ...1 million in 2022; €1.07 million 2023. The mechanics of the exemption of certain classes of aircraft from en route charges involves AirNav Ireland recording where such services were provided to these flights, and then applying to the Department of Transport for reimbursement of the costs incurred. I note the Senator referred to the Irish Aviation Authority in the topic heading....