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Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures in place to ensure that companies availing of Covid-19 subsidies and schemes are using the funds to protect the income and rights of their employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35071/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020

91. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures in place to ensure that companies availing of Covid-19 subsidies and schemes are using the funds to protect the income and rights of their employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35071/20]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the convening of a multi-stakeholder forum on the issues regarding employee's rights in the cases of liquidation of companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35070/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020

64. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the convening of a multi-stakeholder forum on the issues regarding employee's rights in the cases of liquidation of companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35070/20]

Question· writtenPQ 909asked

909. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the pandemic unemployment payment to workers in an airline that are out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic but are receiving a standard €203 weekly payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33124/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

909. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the pandemic unemployment payment to workers in an airline that are out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic but are receiving a standard €203 weekly payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33124/20]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA is asking driver test applicants who are booking a driver test during the level 5 Covid-19 restrictions if they are essential workers under those restrictions; if RSA testers or the RSA will be liable for a breach of the regulations if they carry out a driver test with a non-essential worker; if driver instructors will be deemed to have breached the regulations if they unknowingly bring a non-essential worker to a driver test; if the RSA has a policy on rebooking tests if a garda stops a person en route to a test and that person is then is unable to satisfy the garda that he or she is an essential worker and is requested to return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33416/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

348. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA is asking driver test applicants who are booking a driver test during the level 5 Covid-19 restrictions if they are essential workers under those restrictions; if RSA testers or the RSA will be liable for a breach of the regulations if they carry out a driver test with a non-essential worker; if driver instructors will be deemed to have breached the regulations if they unknowingly bring a non-essential worker to a driver test; if the RSA has a policy on rebooking tests if a garda stops a person en route to a test and that person is then is unable to satisfy the garda that he or she is an essential worker and is requested to return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33416/20]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure that those who have had driver theory tests cancelled due to level 5 restriction can have a new appointment at the earliest available opportunity; the policy for rebooking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

335. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure that those who have had driver theory tests cancelled due to level 5 restriction can have a new appointment at the earliest available opportunity; the policy for rebooking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/20]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving or reducing fees for the renewal of a five-year taxi licence and the annual PSV licences in view of the difficulties faced by the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33090/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

329. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving or reducing fees for the renewal of a five-year taxi licence and the annual PSV licences in view of the difficulties faced by the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33090/20]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his plans for the distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine when it is available including the procurement of refrigeration equipment, the training of staff and administration support; the policies of prioritisation for the vaccine that will be implemented; if the vaccine will be delivered exclusively by the public sector; if private patients will be able to pay for prioritised access to the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33481/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

149. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his plans for the distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine when it is available including the procurement of refrigeration equipment, the training of staff and administration support; the policies of prioritisation for the vaccine that will be implemented; if the vaccine will be delivered exclusively by the public sector; if private patients will be able to pay for prioritised access to the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33481/20]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to ensure that all contacts are traced within the 3 day recommended timeframe of a positive diagnosis; the measures he undertook to ensure all contact tracing operations have adequate resources including telecommunications and IT equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33480/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

137. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to ensure that all contacts are traced within the 3 day recommended timeframe of a positive diagnosis; the measures he undertook to ensure all contact tracing operations have adequate resources including telecommunications and IT equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33480/20]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if she supports legislative change to ensure that persons born here and-or have been resident here long-term as minors but who are not Irish, EEA, UK or Swiss nationals will be able to access work, third level education and other public services on the same basis as persons with one of those nationalities; if she will review the situation facing these persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32028/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2020

7. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if she supports legislative change to ensure that persons born here and-or have been resident here long-term as minors but who are not Irish, EEA, UK or Swiss nationals will be able to access work, third level education and other public services on the same basis as persons with one of those nationalities; if she will review the situation facing these persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32028/20]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the date on which the transfer of functions will take place from her Department of matters relating to discrimination in accessing third level education, public services and employment by minors and young persons who were born here or are long-term residents here but who are not Irish, EEA, UK or Swiss citizens; the steps that will be taken following the transfer of functions to ensure access to these services for these persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30629/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2020

6. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the date on which the transfer of functions will take place from her Department of matters relating to discrimination in accessing third level education, public services and employment by minors and young persons who were born here or are long-term residents here but who are not Irish, EEA, UK or Swiss citizens; the steps that will be taken following the transfer of functions to ensure access to these services for these persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30629/20]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will publish information in relation to the terms and conditions of persons employed as contact tracers including the rates of pay, the length of the contracts, the number of hours work guaranteed per week, pension entitlements, holiday and sick pay arrangements; if the recruitment and ongoing HR issues are managed by an outsourced firm; if a copy of a template contract or contracts will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31779/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2020

223. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will publish information in relation to the terms and conditions of persons employed as contact tracers including the rates of pay, the length of the contracts, the number of hours work guaranteed per week, pension entitlements, holiday and sick pay arrangements; if the recruitment and ongoing HR issues are managed by an outsourced firm; if a copy of a template contract or contracts will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31779/20]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures, protections and oversights that will be in place for those taking up apprenticeships and training to ensure the quality of the training and the protection of their rights in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31322/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

116. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures, protections and oversights that will be in place for those taking up apprenticeships and training to ensure the quality of the training and the protection of their rights in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31322/20]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the practice of postgraduate students not being paid for teaching that they do; if he will investigate the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

94. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the practice of postgraduate students not being paid for teaching that they do; if he will investigate the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/20]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether a significant increase in funding is required to ensure that the SUSI grant covers the genuine costs related to access third level and further training; and if this will be addressed as part of the review of the SUSI grant scheme. [31323/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

84. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether a significant increase in funding is required to ensure that the SUSI grant covers the genuine costs related to access third level and further training; and if this will be addressed as part of the review of the SUSI grant scheme. [31323/20]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he will take to increase further the number of places in third level to account for demographic changes to ensure that the CAO 2021 intake will not be adversely impacted by issues regarding the intake for 2020 and to ensure a third-level place for all who want it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31320/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

82. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he will take to increase further the number of places in third level to account for demographic changes to ensure that the CAO 2021 intake will not be adversely impacted by issues regarding the intake for 2020 and to ensure a third-level place for all who want it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31320/20]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the abolition of the student contribution to fees for third level due to it being a barrier to access to education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31321/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

79. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the abolition of the student contribution to fees for third level due to it being a barrier to access to education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31321/20]

Question· oralPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether legislative change is required to ensure that all students who are long-term residents and or born here but who are not Irish, EEA, Swiss or UK nationals will be eligible for the free fees scheme to apply for SUSI grants and to be considered EU students in relation to fees; if he will undertake a review of the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31318/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

74. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether legislative change is required to ensure that all students who are long-term residents and or born here but who are not Irish, EEA, Swiss or UK nationals will be eligible for the free fees scheme to apply for SUSI grants and to be considered EU students in relation to fees; if he will undertake a review of the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31318/20]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his views on whether a policy change is required in the interests of the safeguarding of minors in cases in which Tusla is notified that a deportation order is issued against a minor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30628/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

42. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his views on whether a policy change is required in the interests of the safeguarding of minors in cases in which Tusla is notified that a deportation order is issued against a minor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30628/20]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the average waiting times for the processing of visa applications; if the waiting times have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic; the measures that will be taken to increase staff numbers in her Department to bring waiting times down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30669/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

238. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the average waiting times for the processing of visa applications; if the waiting times have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic; the measures that will be taken to increase staff numbers in her Department to bring waiting times down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30669/20]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection the policy regarding welfare payments for persons with no fixed abode; if claimants are permitted to use An Post’s address point as an address; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30668/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

210. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection the policy regarding welfare payments for persons with no fixed abode; if claimants are permitted to use An Post’s address point as an address; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30668/20]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure that the staff numbers for a school (details supplied) in County Cork will not be reduced in view of a marginal and temporary decline in enrolment numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30670/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

177. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure that the staff numbers for a school (details supplied) in County Cork will not be reduced in view of a marginal and temporary decline in enrolment numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30670/20]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the contacts he has had with a company (details supplied) and trade unions regarding an ongoing dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29994/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

57. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the contacts he has had with a company (details supplied) and trade unions regarding an ongoing dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29994/20]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education the number of leaving certificate students that have had their leaving certificate grades upgraded as a result of a review to the calculated grade system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29992/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

52. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education the number of leaving certificate students that have had their leaving certificate grades upgraded as a result of a review to the calculated grade system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29992/20]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education the testing process to the calculated grade system prior to it being used; her views on whether the tests were robust enough; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29991/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

34. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education the testing process to the calculated grade system prior to it being used; her views on whether the tests were robust enough; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29991/20]

Question· writtenPQ 613asked

613. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for her Department’s policy paper on the regularisation of undocumented persons; if it will be open to receiving submissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28691/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

613. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for her Department’s policy paper on the regularisation of undocumented persons; if it will be open to receiving submissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28691/20]

Question· writtenPQ 612asked

612. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the reason her Department does not collect statistics on the number of Irish-born non-Irish, UK, EEA and Swiss citizens deported from the State; if this has always been the policy of her Department; her plans to change this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28690/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

612. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the reason her Department does not collect statistics on the number of Irish-born non-Irish, UK, EEA and Swiss citizens deported from the State; if this has always been the policy of her Department; her plans to change this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28690/20]

Question· writtenPQ 611asked

611. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the reason her Department does not collect statistics on the number of minors deported from the State; if this has always been the policy of her Department; her plans to change this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28689/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

611. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the reason her Department does not collect statistics on the number of minors deported from the State; if this has always been the policy of her Department; her plans to change this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28689/20]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he supports the principle of persons born in the State who are not Irish, UK, EEA or Swiss nationals and who qualify under the residency and other requirements of the schemes being able to access SUSI grants and the free fees scheme on the same basis as Irish, UK, EEA and Swiss nationals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28688/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

581. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he supports the principle of persons born in the State who are not Irish, UK, EEA or Swiss nationals and who qualify under the residency and other requirements of the schemes being able to access SUSI grants and the free fees scheme on the same basis as Irish, UK, EEA and Swiss nationals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28688/20]

Question· writtenPQ 557asked

557. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if his Department or agencies under his remit are informed or notified of minors being deported from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28693/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

557. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if his Department or agencies under his remit are informed or notified of minors being deported from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28693/20]

Question· writtenPQ 556asked

556. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his views on the situation faced by minors and young persons who have been born here or who are long-term resident here but are not Irish, EU, UK, EEA or Swiss citizens in terms of discrimination they may face in accessing education, public services and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28692/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

556. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his views on the situation faced by minors and young persons who have been born here or who are long-term resident here but are not Irish, EU, UK, EEA or Swiss citizens in terms of discrimination they may face in accessing education, public services and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28692/20]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a restoration of the eviction moratorium will be supported in view of the most up-to-date homelessness figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

48. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a restoration of the eviction moratorium will be supported in view of the most up-to-date homelessness figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/20]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take following the recent release of homeless figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28553/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020

46. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take following the recent release of homeless figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28553/20]

Question· writtenPQ 731asked

731. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if it will be ensured that persons born and resident here who are not Irish, EU, UK, EEA or Swiss nationals will get permission and permanent status to ensure that such persons do not have to apply for work permits in order to work here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27106/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020

731. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if it will be ensured that persons born and resident here who are not Irish, EU, UK, EEA or Swiss nationals will get permission and permanent status to ensure that such persons do not have to apply for work permits in order to work here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27106/20]

Question· writtenPQ 663asked

663. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if it will be ensured that persons born and resident here that are not Irish, EU, UK, EEA or Swiss nationals will be considered as being students under section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27105/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020

663. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if it will be ensured that persons born and resident here that are not Irish, EU, UK, EEA or Swiss nationals will be considered as being students under section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27105/20]

Question· writtenPQ 587asked

587. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has had discussions in relation to a reversal of the cuts to the pandemic unemployment payment; if so, the estimated cost of a reversal for a three-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26707/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020

587. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has had discussions in relation to a reversal of the cuts to the pandemic unemployment payment; if so, the estimated cost of a reversal for a three-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26707/20]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance the meetings he has had with the main banking and lending institutions in relation to the Covid-19 mortgage moratorium; the measures he will take to extend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26696/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020

49. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance the meetings he has had with the main banking and lending institutions in relation to the Covid-19 mortgage moratorium; the measures he will take to extend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26696/20]

Question· oralPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance the contacts he has had with the management of a bank (details supplied); the steps he will take to protect jobs, services and the rights of mortgage customers in the event of the bank being sold by its parent company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26683/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020

41. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance the contacts he has had with the management of a bank (details supplied); the steps he will take to protect jobs, services and the rights of mortgage customers in the event of the bank being sold by its parent company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26683/20]