Parliamentary questions

Health Services Staff

Bernard Durkan

832. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of posts at all levels awaiting to be filled throughout the public health sector in hospitals and community care; the extent to which numbers have been augmented in the past year to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/20]

Hospital Staff

Bernard Durkan

833. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital consultant posts awaiting to be filled; the number of such posts already filled in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24095/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

834. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he plans to facilitate ready access to mental health services in respect of children and adults in all areas nationwide without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24096/20]

Disability Support Services

Bernard Durkan

835. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he can foresee the restoration of support services for all children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24097/20]

Hospital Services

Bernard Durkan

836. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which consideration is being given to the provision of alternative community-based health facilities or accommodation at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Crooksling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24098/20]

Health Screening Programmes

Bernard Durkan

837. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which BreastCheck, CervicalCheck and other health services are being restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24099/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

838. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied at the extent to which the public and the private sector have combined their efforts to deal with the Covid-19 virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24100/20]

Hospital Data

Bernard Durkan

839. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which heart and lung transplants have continued throughout the Covid-19 crisis; the degree to which he foresees the need for changes in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24101/20]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

840. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the degree to which the time taken to process medical cards is being reduced; if cancer patients continue to receive special treatment in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24102/20]

Departmental Budgets

Bernard Durkan

841. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he envisages the availability of adequate resources to meet the full requirements of his Department arising from normal running costs in addition to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24103/20]

National Children's Hospital

Bernard Durkan

842. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the ongoing progress in relation to the construction of the National Children’s Hospital; the extent to which progress is in line with previously identified targets; if costs have similarly remained as anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24104/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Bernard Durkan

866. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which waiting lists for cataract treatment are being reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24198/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the levels of reported crime in each category throughout the past 12 months with particular reference to the extent to which the Covid-19 crisis has impacted on the justice system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22807/20]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which applications for citizenship and stamp 4 are up to date; if particular steps have been taken or are in hand to deal with backlogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22808/20]

Springboard Programme

Bernard Durkan

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a further education course remains available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23232/20]

Naturalisation Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); if the matter can be urgently examined with a view a resolution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23235/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when urgent humanitarian consideration will be given to an application for residency or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); if their case can be urgently considered at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23236/20]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given to a person (details supplied) who has left the jurisdiction and returned to their homeland prior to the issue of a deportation order and therefore left the jurisdiction voluntarily; if the order will now be set aside under joint spousal arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23237/20]

Direct Provision System

Bernard Durkan

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which provisions are in place or are being negotiated to improve living conditions at the various direct provision sites where it has not been possible to upgrade the facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23238/20]

Criminal Assets Bureau

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the Criminal Assets Bureau continues to be successful in dealing with organised crime in all areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23239/20]

Legislative Measures

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when the proposed legislation to amend the law on Garda compensation in respect of more than 4,000 gardaí currently off duty due to injuries received in the course of their work will be introduced; the extent to which she expects the concerns of the gardaí to be dealt with adequately in the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23240/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the total strength of An Garda Síochána as of 1 June in each of the past five years to date and on 1 June 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23241/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the degree to which she remains satisfied that the increase in Garda numbers is continuing on course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23242/20]

Garda Stations

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the various Garda stations throughout the country are in the course of refurbishment or replacement or scheduled for works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23243/20]

Prisoner Data

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners deemed to have absconded who have not been recaptured in each of the past seven years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23244/20]

Gender Balance

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which gender balance is maintained throughout An Garda Síochána at all ranks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23245/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which drug trafficking has been successfully curtailed throughout the Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23246/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of extra gardaí who have been provided for police work at various locations throughout the country in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23247/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of crimes reported in County Kildare on a monthly basis for the past 12 months by category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23248/20]

Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current strength of An Garda Síochána at the various Garda stations throughout County Kildare; the degree to which numbers have fluctuated in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23249/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which noticeable increases and decreases in various crime categories have occurred in County Kildare in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23250/20]

Crime Data

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the various categories of crimes in respect of which increases or decreases have been noted in the past 12 months throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23251/20]

Travel Documents

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when new travel documents will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23252/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application process is likely to be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23253/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23254/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23255/20]

Further and Higher Education

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the number of suitably qualified science and technical graduates to meet the continued requirements of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22626/20]

Third Level Admissions

Bernard Durkan

63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate third-level places remain available for students seeking such places in 2020; if he foresees difficulties arising from the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22625/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his vision for the further and higher education, research, innovation and science sector with particular reference to the need to compete on the international market for available job vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22971/20]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for the development of an enhanced polytechnic equivalent here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22972/20]

Departmental Priorities

Bernard Durkan

220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role he sees for the further and higher education, research, innovation and science sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/20]

Third Level Education

Bernard Durkan

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his ambition for the development of a ready supply of graduates specialising in research in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22974/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which challenges arising in the course of the Covid-19 crisis have identified the need for specific educational response at third and fourth level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22975/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the degree to which the higher level education sector is in discussion with business and enterprise with a view to matching requirements in the workplace with suitable graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22976/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which he has identified the areas in which most opportunities are likely to arise for graduates throughout the various employment sectors in both the public and private sectors; if he has received indications showing specific requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22977/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the areas in the higher education sector likely to be in most need of adapting to new challenges with particular reference to the scientific, innovation and research sectors meeting requirements now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22978/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps needed in the higher educational sector to ensure an adequate supply of suitably qualified personnel to ensure the attainment of the highest number of employment positions at home and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22979/20]

Higher Education Institutions

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which adequate college places remain available to meet the requirements of a changing workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the airline industry is likely to benefit from current or any further proposed Covid-19 related rescue packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/20]

Homeless Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

415. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that can be taken to meet the health and housing needs of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/20]

Passport Applications

Bernard Durkan

458. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason further information confirming residency is required in the case of the children of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21681/20]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

511. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if the case of children that were unsuccessful in the lottery for concessionary places on school transport in 2019 and again in the 2020-2021 school year will be re-examined with a view to meeting the concerns of the parents involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21581/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Bernard Durkan

557. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if a further SNA allocation will be facilitated in the case of a school (details supplied) in view of the fact the current allocation is insufficient to manage four pupils who require full-time support throughout the school day; if an exceptional request will be facilitated in view of the health and safety requirements of the children involved including one being a flight risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21963/20]

Invalidity Pension

Bernard Durkan

693. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an invalidity pension appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); when their application is likely to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21726/20]

Disability Allowance

Bernard Durkan

697. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be undertaken of the recent decision to cease disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if same will be undertaken as soon as possible in view of the fact the family has limited means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21814/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Bernard Durkan

698. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if payment at the same rate will continue in the case of a person (details supplied); if the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment is more applicable in these circumstances; if every effort can be made to ensure the payment is not reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21815/20]

Exceptional Needs Payment

Bernard Durkan

699. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the application for an exceptional needs payment in respect of payment for a funeral in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21816/20]

Carer's Allowance

Bernard Durkan

722. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review can be undertaken into eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21973/20]

Child Protection

Bernard Durkan

827. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the number of reports of children at risk received in each of the past twelve months to date; the extent to which it was possible to deploy the necessary assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22664/20]

Child Protection

Bernard Durkan

828. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the extent to which, notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis, a rapid response is available for children at risk or in distress with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and seamless programme to address the issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/20]

Child Protection

Bernard Durkan

829. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate counselling, support and rescue services remain available through his Department to meet the requirements of at-risk children notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

830. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the extent to which he is satisfied regarding the availability of sufficient resources for his Department to meet challenges likely in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22668/20]

Immigration Policy

Bernard Durkan

890. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which renewed efforts are being made to facilitate integration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22660/20]

Immigration Policy

Bernard Durkan

891. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number and location of integration projects in operation nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22661/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Bernard Durkan

892. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which she expects to address issues arising from the Covid-19 crisis through equality measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22669/20]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

893. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21116/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

894. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the procedure to be followed to regularise the status of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21118/20]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

929. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a review will be undertaken of the decision to affirm deportation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21801/20]

Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

931. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current and or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21818/20]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

932. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21822/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

938. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application will conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21959/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

939. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in respect of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21961/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

983. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he has identified disadvantages experienced by families with disabilities particularly impacted by Covid-19; the measures in place or being put in place to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22662/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

984. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he is engaged with addressing difficulties experienced by children with special needs and impacted by the Covid-19 crisis; if he anticipates specific new measures to correct imbalances likely to affect such children later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

985. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the measures put in place to improve the situation for children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22667/20]

Disabilities Assessments

Bernard Durkan

1178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of need will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21497/20]

Public Sector Pay

Bernard Durkan

1227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the pre-1995 general nurse pay scales and allowances in comparison to the post-1995 nurse pay scales and allowances for general nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21651/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

1228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when adult day services will resume at St. Raphael’s, Celbridge, County Kildare in view of the fact that such supports are highly required; if the same level of hours assigned prior to Covid-19 will be maintained in view of the urgency of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21652/20]

Disability Services Provision

Bernard Durkan

1229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when adult day services in County Kildare will resume in view of the fact that such supports are highly required; if the same level of hours assigned prior to Covid-19 will be maintained in view of the extreme urgency of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21653/20]

Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the steps that can be taken to meet the health needs of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Bernard Durkan

1254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when urgently required appropriate treatment will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21799/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

1260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when appointments will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21813/20]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which adequate classroom accommodation remains available at primary and second-level schools nationally with reference to those areas of concentrated population and high pupil-teacher ratios; if she is satisfied that deficiencies in space can be adequately provided for in the short term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19317/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

54. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which comprehensive preparations are in place to facilitate the return of children to the classrooms at primary and second level after the summer break; if issues have arisen that might need further attention; if she is satisfied that the return to the classroom will be nationwide without exception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19315/20]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

368. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that all customers of lending institutions that availed of a Covid-19 related break in their payments are subsequently being treated in accordance with best practice in view of the existence of numerous incidences in which serious penalties have been imposed costing the borrower up to 20% extra; if doubt has been expressed by the lenders as to whether they can facilitate the borrower that is willing to forgo the repayment holiday on foot of upfront cash payment with the response from the lenders that it may not be possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21056/20]

Social and Affordable Housing

Bernard Durkan

562. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which he anticipates local authority housing or loan qualification income guidelines and conditions might be relaxed in order to facilitate those in search of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21055/20]

Local Authority Funding

Bernard Durkan

563. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which adequate funding and authority remains available to Kildare County Council to purchase and or build sufficient housing units to meet the demand in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21062/20]

Local Authority Funding

Bernard Durkan

564. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding that has been provided, approved or is available to Kildare County Council to facilitate inner and outer relief roads in Naas, County Kildare to alleviate severe traffic congestion and an alternative to the proposals already put forward by the local authority which did not receive support from the residents directly affected in a negative way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21063/20]

Local Authority Funding

Bernard Durkan

565. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding that has been provided, approved or is available to Kildare County Council to facilitate inner and outer relief road and or second bridge crossing upstream bypass bridge in Celbridge, County Kildare to alleviate severe traffic congestion and an alternative to the proposals already put forward by the local authority which did not receive support from the residents directly affected in a negative way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21064/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

743. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she is satisfied that adequate plans are in place to ensure that all schools, primary and post-primary, throughout northern areas of County Kildare are adequately equipped and prepared for reopening in September 2020; the extent to which the necessary number of teachers, assistants and special needs assistants are being made available; if adequate adaptation of buildings to meet social distancing requirements has been or is being provided; if emergency buildings are in place or are to be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21038/20]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

744. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school building projects currently in progress, such as a project (details supplied) are scheduled for completion as originally anticipated; the extent to which interim arrangements are in place to meet any further unforeseen difficulties; when such schools are likely to open, if on time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21039/20]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

745. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school building projects at primary school level throughout northern areas of County Kildare in hand or at planning stage that are likely to continue uninterrupted with a view to meeting anticipated opening dates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21040/20]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

746. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of the extra required accommodation at a school (details supplied); when the project will proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21041/20]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

747. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary and second level school development and-or replacement projects that are in progress at all primary and second level schools in Naas, County Kildare; the extent to which original timelines are likely to be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21042/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

748. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any schools at which the extension of facilities and teachers is deemed necessary are proceeding as anticipated; those not included; a revised timeline, if applicable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21043/20]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

749. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which school transport issues throughout northern areas of County Kildare have been resolved or are likely to be resolved in the near future with particular reference to those in respect of which difficulties arose in the last school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21044/20]

Schools Building Projects

Bernard Durkan

750. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to meet the necessary school building adaptation requirements as arising from Covid-19 in all schools throughout the country in time for reopening in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21045/20]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Bernard Durkan

751. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects class sizes and pupil teacher ratios to be affected by Covid-19 provisions in both primary and post-primary schools throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21046/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Bernard Durkan

752. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which an adequate supply of special needs teachers and special needs assistants remain available to all primary and post-primary schools nationwide without exception; her plans to take special action to ensure that best practices and targets are maintained in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21047/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

753. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which it is expected to avail of extra buildings to facilitate primary and second-level schools arising from Covid-19 nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21048/20]