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Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the recognised schools that will be exempted from paying into the proposed learner protection fund with regard to the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018; the criteria a school must reach to gain recognition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38335/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2018

168. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the recognised schools that will be exempted from paying into the proposed learner protection fund with regard to the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018; the criteria a school must reach to gain recognition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38335/18]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if commissions of investigation under the aegis of his Department have been allocated additional funding as a consequence of the wind-down of the strategic communications unit, SCU. [29281/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2018

13. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if commissions of investigation under the aegis of his Department have been allocated additional funding as a consequence of the wind-down of the strategic communications unit, SCU. [29281/18]

Question· writtenPQ 794asked

794. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department has assessed the nature of the delays being experienced in respect of local authorities signing contracts with developers for Part V properties for social housing; and the measures he plans to implement to expedite same. [37415/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

794. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department has assessed the nature of the delays being experienced in respect of local authorities signing contracts with developers for Part V properties for social housing; and the measures he plans to implement to expedite same. [37415/18]

Question· writtenPQ 793asked

793. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a study (details supplied) detailing the lack of affordability of housing in the greater Dublin area, the price-to-incomes ratio underpinning the study and the need for a broader affordable housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37413/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

793. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a study (details supplied) detailing the lack of affordability of housing in the greater Dublin area, the price-to-incomes ratio underpinning the study and the need for a broader affordable housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37413/18]

Question· writtenPQ 579asked

579. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Queston No. 389 of 26 June 2018, if additional beds will be provided at Naas General Hospital in preparedness for winter 2018-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37806/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

579. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Queston No. 389 of 26 June 2018, if additional beds will be provided at Naas General Hospital in preparedness for winter 2018-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37806/18]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

362. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the IDA will be meeting with the new owners of a new site (details supplied) in County Kildare to discuss its commitment to immediate investment in the site and the creation of a world-class high-tech business campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37811/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

362. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the IDA will be meeting with the new owners of a new site (details supplied) in County Kildare to discuss its commitment to immediate investment in the site and the creation of a world-class high-tech business campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37811/18]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the outcome of a visit to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if it has been agreed that a new school is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37810/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

241. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the outcome of a visit to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if it has been agreed that a new school is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37810/18]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of building contractors that have indicated their interest in tendering for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare by the closing date of 10 September 2018; the length of time the pre-qualification report will take to complete; if tenders for the project from the shortlist of contractors will be invited by 9 November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

240. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of building contractors that have indicated their interest in tendering for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare by the closing date of 10 September 2018; the length of time the pre-qualification report will take to complete; if tenders for the project from the shortlist of contractors will be invited by 9 November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/18]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the pre-qualification of tenderers will be advertised for the construction of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37805/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

239. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the pre-qualification of tenderers will be advertised for the construction of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37805/18]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been identified for a school (details supplied); when parents will be informed of the site location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37032/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

171. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been identified for a school (details supplied); when parents will be informed of the site location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37032/18]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of building contractors that have expressed an interest in constructing the new State forensics laboratory at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare, by the closing date of 7 September 2018; when tenders will be invited for the construction project; when construction will commence and cease on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37809/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

149. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of building contractors that have expressed an interest in constructing the new State forensics laboratory at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare, by the closing date of 7 September 2018; when tenders will be invited for the construction project; when construction will commence and cease on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37809/18]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW will appoint engineering consultants for the planned State data centre at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare; when planning permission will be sought for the project; when construction on the project will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37808/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

148. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW will appoint engineering consultants for the planned State data centre at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare; when planning permission will be sought for the project; when construction on the project will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37808/18]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has made an assessment of the impact of the US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 in respect of foreign direct investment and revenue here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37416/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

143. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has made an assessment of the impact of the US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 in respect of foreign direct investment and revenue here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37416/18]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the impact on VAT revenue from residential property sales of new residential schemes being built on a build-to-rent basis; if changes are required in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

142. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the impact on VAT revenue from residential property sales of new residential schemes being built on a build-to-rent basis; if changes are required in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/18]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance when the LPT review will be completed; the engagement that has taken place with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, local authorities and the Revenue Commissioners regarding the design of the new LPT regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37412/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

141. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance when the LPT review will be completed; the engagement that has taken place with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, local authorities and the Revenue Commissioners regarding the design of the new LPT regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37412/18]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on ongoing negotiations with his EU counterparts and the European Commission on the proposed EU digital tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37411/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018

140. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on ongoing negotiations with his EU counterparts and the European Commission on the proposed EU digital tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37411/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1429asked

1429. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the unilateral decision by local authorities to alter the layout and chronology of the layout of the 2018-2019 electoral register and the local authorities' obligation to provide the register in a usable format for public representatives; if his Department has been involved in the decision to change the layout of the way in which the register is presented; the instructions his Department provides to local authorities in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1429. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the unilateral decision by local authorities to alter the layout and chronology of the layout of the 2018-2019 electoral register and the local authorities' obligation to provide the register in a usable format for public representatives; if his Department has been involved in the decision to change the layout of the way in which the register is presented; the instructions his Department provides to local authorities in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1428asked

1428. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress being made in establishing a financial vehicle for credit unions to invest in social housing, as promised under Rebuilding Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that credit unions will only be permitted to invest in such a financial vehicle that is regulated by the Central Bank; if his officials have consulted with the Central Bank on this; if the funding vehicle will be regulated by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36959/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1428. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress being made in establishing a financial vehicle for credit unions to invest in social housing, as promised under Rebuilding Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that credit unions will only be permitted to invest in such a financial vehicle that is regulated by the Central Bank; if his officials have consulted with the Central Bank on this; if the funding vehicle will be regulated by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36959/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1427asked

1427. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the purchase by approved housing bodies, AHBs, with public funds of properties being sold by vulture funds that were previously sold by the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA; the cost of such acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1427. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on the purchase by approved housing bodies, AHBs, with public funds of properties being sold by vulture funds that were previously sold by the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA; the cost of such acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1368asked

1368. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of mortgage applications by local authority for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; the number of loans issued; the average mortgage amount; the amount drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36253/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1368. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of mortgage applications by local authority for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; the number of loans issued; the average mortgage amount; the amount drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36253/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1365asked

1365. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress that has been made in the establishment of the planning regulator, the recruitment of staff and securing of office space; the timeline for the opening and commencement of operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36213/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1365. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress that has been made in the establishment of the planning regulator, the recruitment of staff and securing of office space; the timeline for the opening and commencement of operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36213/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1321asked

1321. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the representations her Department has made to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in respect of proposed post office closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36973/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1321. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the representations her Department has made to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in respect of proposed post office closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36973/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1184asked

1184. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated number of siblings placed in fosterage or adoption; if her Department sought to provide for the reunification of separated siblings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36989/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1184. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated number of siblings placed in fosterage or adoption; if her Department sought to provide for the reunification of separated siblings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36989/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1183asked

1183. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of adoption records held by the State by category (details supplied) at which babies were given up for adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36987/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1183. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of adoption records held by the State by category (details supplied) at which babies were given up for adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36987/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1182asked

1182. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the scoping exercise into adoption was commenced by her Department; the number of adoption cases likely to be examined; if the adoption board, AAI, relevant Government Departments and their predecessors will be subject to examination; when she expects to examine the findings of the scoping report; the person carrying out the scoping exercise; the qualifications they have; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36986/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1182. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the scoping exercise into adoption was commenced by her Department; the number of adoption cases likely to be examined; if the adoption board, AAI, relevant Government Departments and their predecessors will be subject to examination; when she expects to examine the findings of the scoping report; the person carrying out the scoping exercise; the qualifications they have; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36986/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1181asked

1181. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated number of persons adopted here prior to the Adoption Act 1952; the number which were adoptions of Irish children that were arranged for families in the United States of America, Canada, Austrialia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom since 1952; the number of adoptions from 1922 to 1952; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36984/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1181. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated number of persons adopted here prior to the Adoption Act 1952; the number which were adoptions of Irish children that were arranged for families in the United States of America, Canada, Austrialia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom since 1952; the number of adoptions from 1922 to 1952; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36984/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1180asked

1180. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether as a civil and human right, adopted persons that are now adults should have full access to adoption records and files; when she will proceed with legislation to provide for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36983/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1180. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether as a civil and human right, adopted persons that are now adults should have full access to adoption records and files; when she will proceed with legislation to provide for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36983/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1179asked

1179. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the occasions the attention of her Department was drawn by the Adoption Authority of Ireland to the possibilities of illegal registration; when the attention of her Department or her predecessors were drawn to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36982/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1179. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the occasions the attention of her Department was drawn by the Adoption Authority of Ireland to the possibilities of illegal registration; when the attention of her Department or her predecessors were drawn to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36982/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1178asked

1178. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if evidence in a recent court case as far back as 2001 regarding patients of St. Patrick's Guild that illegal registration had been made for children is now being accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36981/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1178. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if evidence in a recent court case as far back as 2001 regarding patients of St. Patrick's Guild that illegal registration had been made for children is now being accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36981/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1177asked

1177. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she now plans to hold a full scale audit of adoption records with a view to determining the number of adoption records that may be false and misleading, including illegal registration of births; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36980/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1177. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she now plans to hold a full scale audit of adoption records with a view to determining the number of adoption records that may be false and misleading, including illegal registration of births; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36980/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1176asked

1176. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the institutions and agencies, nursing homes, religious bodies and so on which have been identified as carrying out illegal birth registrations; the period of time this encompasses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36979/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1176. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the institutions and agencies, nursing homes, religious bodies and so on which have been identified as carrying out illegal birth registrations; the period of time this encompasses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36979/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1175asked

1175. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Adoption Authority of Ireland audit or the National Adoption Contact Register will identify the likely number of persons affected by false birth registration; the years covered by this analysis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36978/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1175. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Adoption Authority of Ireland audit or the National Adoption Contact Register will identify the likely number of persons affected by false birth registration; the years covered by this analysis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36978/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1174asked

1174. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the illegal birth registrations discovered in view of the fact many are mature adults; the reason social workers are required in respect of such cases as opposed to providing for the proper registration of these false birth registrations; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36977/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1174. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the illegal birth registrations discovered in view of the fact many are mature adults; the reason social workers are required in respect of such cases as opposed to providing for the proper registration of these false birth registrations; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36977/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1173asked

1173. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when her attention was first drawn to the fact that the Adoption Authority of Ireland sent three reports on illegal birth registrations to her Department; if she has received those reports; her views in respect of those reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36976/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1173. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when her attention was first drawn to the fact that the Adoption Authority of Ireland sent three reports on illegal birth registrations to her Department; if she has received those reports; her views in respect of those reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36976/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1144asked

1144. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the National Transport Authority is undertaking sufficient public consultation in respect of the BusConnects project; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the consultation sessions across the greater Dublin area are not in the format of community meetings but, rather, information stands; his views on the fact that commuters need a more in-depth consultative process to ensure the success of the revision of the greater Dublin area public transport network; his plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36954/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1144. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the National Transport Authority is undertaking sufficient public consultation in respect of the BusConnects project; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the consultation sessions across the greater Dublin area are not in the format of community meetings but, rather, information stands; his views on the fact that commuters need a more in-depth consultative process to ensure the success of the revision of the greater Dublin area public transport network; his plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36954/18]

Question· writtenPQ 1074asked

1074. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional capacity that can be added to the existing services on the Maynooth to Connolly rail line in the second half of 2019 arising from the refurbishment of existing rolling stock that can be put into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35490/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

1074. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional capacity that can be added to the existing services on the Maynooth to Connolly rail line in the second half of 2019 arising from the refurbishment of existing rolling stock that can be put into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35490/18]

Question· writtenPQ 951asked

951. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the policy of his Department in respect of drugs policy in the event of a hard Brexit that full access will be maintained to medical supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36988/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

951. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health the policy of his Department in respect of drugs policy in the event of a hard Brexit that full access will be maintained to medical supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36988/18]

Question· writtenPQ 950asked

950. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health his plans to proceed with special interim legislation in respect of parents with fatal foetal abnormalities as proposed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36969/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

950. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health his plans to proceed with special interim legislation in respect of parents with fatal foetal abnormalities as proposed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36969/18]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

572. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health if the planned invitation of tenders for the new endoscopy unit and other services at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, can be brought forward to autumn 2018, in order that the project can commence construction in early 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35436/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

572. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health if the planned invitation of tenders for the new endoscopy unit and other services at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, can be brought forward to autumn 2018, in order that the project can commence construction in early 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35436/18]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the investigations and preparations her Department is undertaking to support businesses and the export sector in the event of the sterling-euro exchange rate reaching parity in the event of a hard Brexit; if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of retailers regarding the further weakening of sterling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36961/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

514. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the investigations and preparations her Department is undertaking to support businesses and the export sector in the event of the sterling-euro exchange rate reaching parity in the event of a hard Brexit; if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of retailers regarding the further weakening of sterling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36961/18]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been a change in the criteria for Columbian and Venezuelan nationals applying for visas to study here for the year 2018-19; the existing criteria for Columbian and Venezuelan students to successfully apply for a visa; the number of such applications; the requirements they must satisfy in terms of proving they will return to their home country when they complete their studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36958/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2018

402. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been a change in the criteria for Columbian and Venezuelan nationals applying for visas to study here for the year 2018-19; the existing criteria for Columbian and Venezuelan students to successfully apply for a visa; the number of such applications; the requirements they must satisfy in terms of proving they will return to their home country when they complete their studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36958/18]