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Wed, 25 Nov 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Jennifer Whitmore
120. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the status of the purchase of a site zoned for educational use for a school (details supplied); and when she expects a final decision to be made. [39130/20]
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
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Climate Action Plan
Jennifer Whitmore
186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the next call for applications will be open for the climate action fund as part of the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Act 2020; if it will be open to projects based on nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity; the application process; the persons or bodies that can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38113/20]
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jennifer Whitmore
238. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if the extension planned for a school (details supplied) will include a special class unit in view of the requirement to include special class units when an extension is proposed for primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37724/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
158. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the guidelines regarding click and collect for retailers; if a customer who orders online can pay using contactless collection at the business premise under the current guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36217/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Bus Services
Jennifer Whitmore
209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers on each LocalLink route in County Wicklow in each week for the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36386/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Jennifer Whitmore
477. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the plans in place to expand reading schools across the country for children with severe dyslexia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36316/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Parental Leave
Jennifer Whitmore
633. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when parents can avail of the extended parent's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37032/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Youth Services
Jennifer Whitmore
634. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason funding to youth services is allocated based on social housing need but does not incorporate HAP; his plans to reform same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37033/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Fishing Industry
Jennifer Whitmore
910. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for the State's appeal of the court decision on large trawlers fishing within the inshore waters of Ireland; if a stay on large trawlers fishing within inshore waters will be implemented; the timeline for such implementation; the implications of a stay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37031/20]
Thu, 12 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
98. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question 209 of 3 November 2020, if dog groomers and dog day care centres can remain open during level 5 restrictions; if dog day care centres can also remain open for essential workers who have pets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35936/20]
Thu, 12 Nov 2020
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Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children
Jennifer Whitmore
285. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the commitment by Ireland to take in 50 refugee families from the Moria camp in Greece; the number of unaccompanied children due to arrive; the timeline for the arrival of refugees from the camp; the current status of same in Greece; the supports that will be granted to them upon their arrival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35935/20]
Thu, 12 Nov 2020
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Direct Provision System
Jennifer Whitmore
291. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details of the difference in the level of governance and oversight between emergency accommodation centres and direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35934/20]
Wed, 11 Nov 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Whitmore
205. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the quantity of the LAIV flu vaccine for winter 2020-21 distributed to date; the current uptake of the vaccine by county; when general practitioners commenced giving the winter flu vaccine to patients; the length of time the vaccine will be made available for free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/20]
Wed, 11 Nov 2020
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Dental Services
Jennifer Whitmore
209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists who have left the DTSS for medical card holders; the basis on which they are leaving; the efforts his Department is taking to address the current impasse which has resulted in many medical card patients unable to obtain a dental appointment; if he has met with an association (details supplied); when the proposal for the supply of PPE was submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35544/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Energy Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
106. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to make a policy statement on fossil fuel infrastructure development here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35008/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Natural Gas Grid
Jennifer Whitmore
119. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the written policy statement against fracked gas imports as promised in the programme for Government will include a ban on fracked gas via the interconnector from Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35009/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Exploration Licences
Jennifer Whitmore
127. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to legislate to cease the issuing of new licences for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35025/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Climate Change Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
137. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the vote by the European Parliament to update the EU climate target for 2030, backing a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade up from 40% currently; if legislation will be introduced here in line with this new ambition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35011/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Climate Change Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
141. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to vindicate the European Pillar of Social Rights in the creation of its just transition plan for the midlands as part of the just transition mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35010/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Energy Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
211. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the reason new builds are not eligible for PV panel grants in view of the fact existing houses are; his plans to review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34773/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Telecommunications Services
Jennifer Whitmore
227. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when broadband will be implemented in an area (details supplied); the plans in place to expedite broadband roll-out considering the increased numbers of persons working from home due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35242/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Bus Services
Jennifer Whitmore
268. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 54 on 13 October 2020, the breakdown of funding allocated to each LocalLink route in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
359. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is considering allowing outdoor sports facilities to open for persons that are vulnerable and in need of regular exercise including older persons, persons with disabilities and special needs and those suffering from isolation during level 5 Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35241/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
360. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is considering allowing outdoor sports facilities to open for persons that are vulnerable and in need of regular exercise including older persons, persons with disabilities and special needs and those suffering from isolation during level 5 Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35285/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
361. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the indoor sporting activities that will be permitted at level 3 and 4 when there is an easing of restrictions; if socially-distanced indoor classes can continue under levels 3 and 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35288/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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School Enrolments
Jennifer Whitmore
432. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if the crisis of secondary school places in Greystones district, County Wicklow (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34772/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
473. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made as to when a new school building will be open (details supplied); when officials from her Department were last on the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35319/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
474. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education when officials from her Department met a company (details supplied) regarding a new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35320/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
475. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the role of the clerk of works during the building of a new school (details supplied); if the clerk can identify issues with the school building; the stage at which issues with the school building were identified; the actions her Department has taken to address the issues since they were identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35321/20]
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
787. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason horse racing and greyhound racing can continue under level 5 while horse eventing cannot; if this will be revisited to allow horse eventing to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34547/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Driver Test
Jennifer Whitmore
82. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons waiting for a driver theory test in each month since January 2020; if those persons that have had their driver theory test cancelled due to Covid-19 will be prioritised for appointments once restrictions are eased in order to deal with the backlog of testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34374/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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School Facilities
Jennifer Whitmore
147. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the number of schools that have a PE hall by county; the percentage of schools that do not have same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34229/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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School Facilities
Jennifer Whitmore
148. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the minimum infrastructural requirements each primary and secondary school must meet, that is, classrooms, PE halls and so on; the guidelines for the minimum land size for primary and secondary schools; the minimum outdoor recreational facilities required for primary and secondary schools; the number of primary and secondary schools being built outside the guidelines by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34230/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Schools Data
Jennifer Whitmore
149. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the geographical areas within County Wicklow that determine the demand for school places; the data sources being used to determine demand in each geographical area; the frequency with which the models are updated to incorporate increased housing developments and subsequent increase in demand for school places; the issues the models are revealing in terms of demand for school places in the county; the threshold by which the decision is made to allocate a new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34231/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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School Supervision and Substitution Scheme
Jennifer Whitmore
150. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the criteria under which primary schools are eligible to access the substitute teacher panel; the factors that determine if a school is not eligible to access the substitute teacher panel; if a school does not have access to the panel, the way in which it sources substitute teachers; the primary schools in County Wicklow which have not qualified to access the substitute teacher panel; the percentage of primary schools in the country which are not eligible to access the substitute teacher panel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34232/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
151. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the status of accommodation in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34233/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
152. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for the additional accommodation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34234/20]
Thu, 5 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
311. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if final guidelines have been made regarding maternity hospital visits during the Covid-19 pandemic; if restrictions will be eased to allow partners to attend scans and the labour ward for the duration of the birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34395/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
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Early Years Sector
Jennifer Whitmore
96. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the provisions in budget 2021 for the establishment of new pre-schools in response to current demand for pre-school places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34067/20]
Wed, 4 Nov 2020
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Fisheries Protection
Jennifer Whitmore
163. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure the reintroduction and implementation of the six-mile ban on large trawlers in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34066/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if dog groomers and dog training can still operate under level 5; if so, the guidelines for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32510/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Energy Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
266. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when he will make a statement on the future of LNG infrastructure in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33131/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Departmental Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
270. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of and position regarding the Avoca mines remediation project; the amount of funding set aside in 2020; the amount spent to date; the amount allocated from Budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33358/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jennifer Whitmore
287. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the aspects of budget 2021 which relate to travel agents taking into account the decline in tourism activities here, particularly under level 5 Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33130/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Rail Network
Jennifer Whitmore
318. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the repairs which have been undertaken on foot of the 2011-2030 rail network strategy review which highlighted capacity issues in relation to Galway, Rosslare, Waterford, Sligo and Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32700/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Tourism Industry
Jennifer Whitmore
535. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the aspects of Budget 2021 which relate to tour operators taking into account the decline in tourism activities here particularly under level 5 Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33130/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Hare Coursing
Jennifer Whitmore
618. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will order the release of captured hares into the wild now that hare coursing events can no longer go ahead under level 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33132/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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School Completion Programme
Jennifer Whitmore
718. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the schools in each county on the schools building programme; the number of schools in each county that have had buildings completed since summer 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32512/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
719. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the status of the extension planned for a school (details supplied); if a copy of the project management plan for the build is available; when she envisages the extension will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32513/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
768. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); if she will meet with Deputies from County Wicklow regarding the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33043/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
793. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if her Department is actively seeking alternative accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33349/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
818. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if schools can engage in outdoor learning outside of the school grounds under Covid-19 level 5 guidelines (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33744/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
820. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if she will provide clarity regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33778/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Jennifer Whitmore
851. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason persons on the pandemic unemployment payment are restricted to undergoing a night-time or online course and not a full-time day course; if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by persons who have limited options available to them; the changes to the current situation under level 5 lockdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32511/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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EU Funding
Jennifer Whitmore
975. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the national and EU funding initiatives for local authorities engaging in social inclusion initiatives with regard to migrant communities and asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33649/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Garda Transport Provision
Jennifer Whitmore
1060. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice the amount of funding which is being set aside in budget 2021 to purchase new Garda vehicles; the number of new Garda vehicles that will be electric vehicles; if not electric, the reason for not purchasing electric vehicles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32808/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
1170. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if play therapy is classed as an essential service; if so, the guidelines in place for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32514/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Whitmore
1335. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the current waiting lists at general practitioners and pharmacies for persons receiving the flu vaccines; the status of the fourth and final batch of the flu vaccine to be delivered no later than the end of October 2020; if further flu vaccines will be ordered to ensure all those eligible for the flu vaccine are covered; the financial supports being made available to pharmacists and general practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33187/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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HSE Funding
Jennifer Whitmore
1357. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of budget 2021 funding for breastfeeding; the funding being made available to implement the national breastfeeding action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33350/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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HSE Expenditure
Jennifer Whitmore
1358. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if costings were carried out in relation to the implementation of the National Breastfeeding Action Plan; if so, if he will provide a breakdown of these costings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33351/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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Mortgage Lending
Jennifer Whitmore
52. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Finance if he is engaging with banks regarding the issue that mortgage approvals are being delayed in which an applicant’s employer is in receipt of the EWSS despite the applicant’s wages remaining unaffected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31846/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
73. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide clarity regarding yoga studies and the current guidelines for this sector under level 3 Covid-19 restrictions and the way in which they can operate in the course of the current pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31808/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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English Language Training Organisations
Jennifer Whitmore
216. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice the reason for issuing a circular (details supplied) instructing face-to-face learning in international language schools; if ELE industry specific risks were taken into consideration when issuing the circular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31809/20]
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Whitmore
227. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if couples that do not cohabit and live across boundary lines can visit each other during level 3 Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31814/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Early Years Sector
Jennifer Whitmore
26. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the reason the early years sector did not receive an increase in funding in budget 2021 compared with 2020 figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31350/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Childcare Services
Jennifer Whitmore
29. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the way in which he will address ongoing issues with the HIVE portal system for childcare providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Asylum Seekers
Jennifer Whitmore
41. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will expand on the provision of funding for asylum seekers; the way in which this funding will address accommodation issues in the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Budget 2021
Jennifer Whitmore
49. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will expand on the provision in budget 2021 to give an additional €5 million to youth services; if he will address existing funding anomalies in relation to existing funding streams to address funding inequalities in counties affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Budget 2021
Jennifer Whitmore
57. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if he will expand on the provisions contained in budget 2021 that intend to reduce child poverty in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31352/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Departmental Reports
Jennifer Whitmore
139. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has finalised the energy poverty report; when the report will be published and made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30990/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Jennifer Whitmore
544. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for local authority vets to carry out inspections at local abattoirs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30987/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Maternity Services
Jennifer Whitmore
570. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the provision made in budget 2021 to roll out specialist perinatal mental health services as outlined in the national model of care, including provision of full staff teams and clinical space for the six specialist perinatal mental health hubs in the maternity hospitals in Galway, Limerick, Cork, the Rotunda, the national maternity hospital and the Coombe and for the development of a national mother and baby unit in view of the recent findings in the national maternity experience survey. [30984/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Jennifer Whitmore
571. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the €2 million allocated to County Wicklow as publicly announced from the €7.8 million in funding provided to address waiting times for children awaiting assessment of needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30991/20]
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Whitmore
607. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the status on the provision and the management of 'flu vaccines; the number of vaccines available for the forthcoming winter and the way in which they will be distributed; if priority will be given to front-line workers, carers and others most exposed to Covid-19; the plans in place to assist general practitioners in the management of the 'flu season including financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31218/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Arts Funding
Jennifer Whitmore
129. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to allow creative technicians (details supplied) apply for Arts Council grants; the reason new applicants cannot apply for funding from the Arts Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30415/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Whitmore
255. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health his plans to support general practitioners administering the winter flu vaccine; the way in which general practitioner centres will be expecting to manage Covid-19 health and safety protocols during the administration of the flu vaccine; if capacity in the sector has been evaluated before a decision is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30418/20]
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
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Forestry Management
Jennifer Whitmore
281. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to re-establish bridle paths through forests owned by Coillte; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30417/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Electric Vehicles
Jennifer Whitmore
33. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the county councils that have applied for the electric vehicle public charge point grant; the reasons for the low uptake of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29693/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Greenways Provision
Jennifer Whitmore
50. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the specifications a greenway project must fulfil to receive funding; his views that the current one-size-fits-all approach to greenways is the most appropriate approach, particularly for environmentally important areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29691/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Public Transport
Jennifer Whitmore
54. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated for LocalLink, by county, for each year since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29647/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Greenways Provision
Jennifer Whitmore
57. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding available for greenway projects; if all available funding has been allocated; to provide a list of all greenway projects that have received funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29692/20]
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jennifer Whitmore
120. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to address the concerns of tour operators undergoing difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29646/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Jennifer Whitmore
59. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service; his priorities in respect of the service in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Special Areas of Conservation
Jennifer Whitmore
63. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the outstanding issues in respect of the lack of designation of special areas of conservation here and the consequences of biodiversity loss as a result will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28227/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Electricity Supply Board
Jennifer Whitmore
179. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the smart meters being rolled out by the ESB under the smart meter programme are capable of differentiating between night and day; if not, if this will impact on the ability of the meter to register for night-time discounts for electricity users or on the feasibility of feed-in tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28181/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Driver Licences
Jennifer Whitmore
221. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if an exchange agreement exists between Ireland and the UK regarding recognition of driver licences; if licences from the UK but that originated in other countries with which Ireland does not have a pre-existing agreement with the original country can be accepted here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28537/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Jennifer Whitmore
332. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the investigation into the death of 23 buzzards in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28216/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
Jennifer Whitmore
333. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of illegal burns that have occurred to date in 2020 on land owned by the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28217/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
129. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in portacabins; the amount being spent on each school in temporary accommodation; and the length of time they been in temporary accommodation in tabular form. [27501/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
130. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the timeline on the extension project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27502/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
School Costs
Jennifer Whitmore
131. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the amount being spent to lease land for a school (details supplied) to date; the monthly cost of the lease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27503/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
132. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the amount being spent leasing a property for a school (details supplied) since the school was moved onto the premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27504/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
School Accommodation
Jennifer Whitmore
133. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the stage in the design and planning process the proposed extension for a school (details supplied) is at; the reason for the current delay in completing the tender process; the proposed timeline for the completion of the extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27506/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
134. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if the proposed works at a school (details supplied) will include mitigation works for the school entrance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27507/20]
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
written
Third Level Education
Jennifer Whitmore
193. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of persons who have achieved a QQI level 5 qualification or higher in childcare, early childhood education and care or Montessori in each of the years 2000 to 2010 and in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27505/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Jennifer Whitmore
474. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if the urgent need for an SNA in a school (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26840/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Road Projects
Jennifer Whitmore
28. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans for the N11-M11 project in north County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25677/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Rural Transport Services
Jennifer Whitmore
46. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase funding for LocalLink services in the upcoming budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25676/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
oral
Electric Vehicles
Jennifer Whitmore
66. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if he will report on the implementation of EV charging points nationwide since funding was announced in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25148/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Climate Change Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
75. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if he will establish an interdepartmental working group on climate action and biodiversity issues with the effect of coordinating and integrating nature-based solution into climate action policy across relevant Departments including but not limited to the heritage brief within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the forestry and marine brief within the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and other relevant agencies and bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25147/20]