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Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Maternity Leave
Jim O'Callaghan
357. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his officials have examined the possibility of extending the period of maternity leave permitted in view of the impact the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed to curtail it is having on new mothers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8705/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Garda Transport Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
365. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda vehicles that were added to the roads policing unit in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of vehicles withdrawn during the same period. [9030/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Garda Civilian Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
366. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full year cost of recruiting two additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. [9031/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Firearms Seizures
Jim O'Callaghan
367. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of firearms seized by gardaí in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [9032/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Garda Equipment
Jim O'Callaghan
368. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if funding is available in 2020 to replace the aircraft or helicopters within the Garda air support unit; and if so, if the contract to replace the aircraft or helicopter has been put out to tender. [9033/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Visa Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
369. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for an extension of a stamp 2 visa by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9109/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits
Jim O'Callaghan
1072. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1258, 1259 and 1260 of 20 May 2020, when a cheque will issue to the person (details supplied). [8515/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
208. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tutors of children with special needs will be allowed back to tutor children in their homes. [7731/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Garda Data
Jim O'Callaghan
353. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently issued with firearms cards; the equivalent figures in each of the previous nine years; the number of times gardaí have discharged firearms in a lethal manner in each of the past ten years; and if the discharges were accidental or not. [7715/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Horse Racing Industry
Jim O'Callaghan
649. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when horse racing will be permitted to recommence. [7273/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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National Car Test
Jim O'Callaghan
761. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is proposed to recommence the national car test programme. [7364/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jim O'Callaghan
881. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the opening of crèches and schools will be expedited in order to protect the development of children. [7748/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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State Examinations
Jim O'Callaghan
274. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if measures will be taken to grade leaving certificate students that are not attending school but that have previously completed six years of secondary education in a school that still has a record of their performance; and if the teachers in that former school can play a role in assessing the student. [6364/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Court Accommodation Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
473. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the new District Court in Gorey, County Wexford will remain open. [6459/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jim O'Callaghan
513. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to expediting the opening dates for hairdressers that can implement a safety protocol to protect their customers and staff from the spread of Covid-19 [5818/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jim O'Callaghan
696. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the proposed reopening of cinemas that can operate effective social distancing within their cinemas will be elevated to phase 3 of the reopening plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5815/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Jim O'Callaghan
698. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the definition of shopping centres which are permitted to reopen on 8 June 2020. [5819/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
1258. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) will be granted. [6466/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
1259. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for community welfare assistance by a person (details supplied) will be considered. [6468/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
1260. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if applications for community welfare assistance by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [6470/20]