Parliamentary questions

Driver Test

Mattie McGrath

253. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if those living abroad with Irish driver licences who cannot travel home to renew same can extend their licence until all travel restrictions are lifted; the provisions available to persons who cannot get an appointment to renew their licence prior to the expiry date due to the unavailability of appointment slots and in cases in which the person does not hold a public services card and therefore cannot apply online; if persons who cannot get an appointment prior to their expiry date will have their licence extended until appointments become available (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15663/20]

National Car Test

Mattie McGrath

254. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if rain shelters will be placed outside NCT centres (details supplied) to ensure that those being made to wait outside are sheltered from the elements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15693/20]

Consumer Rights

Mattie McGrath

270. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he is taking to ensure airlines refund customers who have followed advice to restrict foreign travel for essential business only and cancelled flights leaving many thousands out of pocket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16109/20]

School Transport

Mattie McGrath

654. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in respect of the return of schools in September 2020 and school transport; if all students will have full access to school transport; the way in which school transport will operate in terms of social distancing; if the deadline for payment of school transport will be postponed beyond 30 July 2020 until full details on the return to school are confirmed in view of the fact that it is unclear for many whether they will return to school full time or have access to school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15672/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Mattie McGrath

786. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address the issue of members of an association (details supplied) having their pandemic unemployment payments reduced; the further supports available for this sector of society that continue to be without work as live music venues remain closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15992/20]

Coroners Service

Mattie McGrath

928. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the two coronial districts of Tipperary north and Tipperary south; the number of cases dealt with by each coronial district nationally in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15253/20]

National Children's Hospital

Mattie McGrath

997. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of works at the national children's hospital; the timeline for the completion of the works; the estimated total cost of the project; the impact Covid-19 has had on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14659/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Mattie McGrath

998. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the capital infrastructure projects that have had works carried out in response to Covid-19 in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14661/20]

Hospital Services

Mattie McGrath

1123. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the reopening of St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, for respite and palliative care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15254/20]

Hospital Services

Mattie McGrath

1124. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the long-term plan for St. Michael’s Hospital following the investment of €700,000 as part of the Covid-19 response; if the hospital will now be reconsidered for the provision of urgently required mental health crisis beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15255/20]

Disability Services Provision

Mattie McGrath

1130. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the specific timeline for the reopening of adult and child disability services, respectively; the additional supports that will be put in place to support those living with disabilities and their families who are experiencing extreme regression as a result of the closure of such services for months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15293/20]

Hospital Services

Mattie McGrath

1131. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to deliver access to 24-7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford, UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Mattie McGrath

264. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to support the country and Irish music industry following Covid-19; if the industry will receive sufficient national airplay from broadcasters to ensure the survival of the industry; the support package she has in place to support artists that continue to be out of work as a result of Government restrictions; her plans to support Irish artists, specifically traditional and country music artists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14399/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Mattie McGrath

821. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if procurement procedures are being followed for all Covid-19 projects and expenditure; the way in which capital expenditure projects are being prioritised; the areas from which the funding for such projects is coming from; the spend on all Covid-19 infrastructure projects; the infrastructure projects by county being carried out to respond to Covid-19; the cost of each project to date; the estimated total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/20]

Disability Services Provision

Mattie McGrath

822. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when full disability services will resume in County Tipperary for both adult and child disability services; the reason for the delay; the services that have resumed; the supports in place for those with special needs who are regressing as a result of closure of all services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14321/20]

Mental Health Services

Mattie McGrath

833. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the long-term plans for a unit (details supplied) following the expenditure of €700,000 on upgrade works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14390/20]

Coroners Service

Mattie McGrath

281. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to replace the Coroner in south Tipperary upon their retirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12805/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Mattie McGrath

357. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available or being considered for new start-up businesses in a post-Covid-19 economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13477/20]

Abortion Services Provision

Mattie McGrath

446. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will report to Dáil Éireann by 30 June 2020 on the number of unborn babies aborted under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 during 2019, which is a legal requirement under section 21(4) of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13034/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Mattie McGrath

686. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests, driving lessons, NCT, NDLS and theory test services will resume under the revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13003/20]