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Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Road Safety
Pádraig O'Sullivan
29. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the legal provisions that regulate the purchase, ownership and use of scrambler bikes; his plans to legislate to provide for a minimum age of ownership and registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25829/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Pádraig O'Sullivan
115. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the procedure or policy for a person (details supplied) that cannot return to the workplace due to the high risk of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25724/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Crime Prevention
Pádraig O'Sullivan
170. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding tackling violent crimes involving knives; the new initiatives under way to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25795/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Crime Prevention
Pádraig O'Sullivan
171. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the actions taken to date to monitor the prevalence and frequency of persons carrying knife-like instruments on their persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25796/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Crime Prevention
Pádraig O'Sullivan
172. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of knives seized by An Garda Síochána in Cork city and county in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25797/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Pádraig O'Sullivan
182. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if it is mandatory for retail staff to wear face coverings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25723/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
92. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the rollout of the National Broadband Plan in County Cork; the areas which will be connected first within the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25126/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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State Examinations
Pádraig O'Sullivan
388. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the systems her Department put in place to ensure that in circumstances in which a student has received a large downgrade, that this downgrade is fair; the options available to the students that will not progress to their chosen course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24791/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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School Transport
Pádraig O'Sullivan
433. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the reason a child (details supplied) was not sanctioned for a school transport grant in view of the fact that they have complex needs; if the decision will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24935/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Pádraig O'Sullivan
488. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25555/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Pádraig O'Sullivan
489. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the plan to provide a new secondary school for the Newbridge, Kildare and Curragh areas of County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25556/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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School Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
490. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will retain its sanctioned developing school posts despite a delay in meeting its enrolment threshold due to Covid-19 delaying the completion of house building in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25557/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Departmental Communications
Pádraig O'Sullivan
541. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the income support helpline for Covid-19 of her Department is not free of charge; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that the charges for calling from a mobile phone are significant particularly when many persons are waiting for long periods of time due to the increase in the volume of calls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25400/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
912. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the status of the roll-out of broadband connection points. [25127/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Further Education and Training Colleges
Pádraig O'Sullivan
146. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding available to further education colleges to support students with disabilities; the mechanism by which the funding is accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24485/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Further Education and Training Colleges
Pádraig O'Sullivan
147. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied that funding for students with disabilities is adequate to support the needs of students attending further education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24486/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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Hospital Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
124. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a doctor will be assigned to carry out assessments at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
83. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce CAMHS waiting lists in the Cork north Lee area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23693/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Pádraig O'Sullivan
99. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times for assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 in the Cork north Lee local health area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23694/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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EU Regulations
Pádraig O'Sullivan
331. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the proposed EU restrictions on lead ammunition; the role his Department had in formulating such proposals; if he supports the regulations; the measures he will take to support gun owners who may have to retrofit their shotguns at a significant cost to comply with these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24105/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Third Level Admissions
Pádraig O'Sullivan
539. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of leaving certificate students that received their first preference choice of course in 2020 in comparison to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23612/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Direct Provision System
Pádraig O'Sullivan
591. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when the expert group on direct provision will be publishing its recommendations; if there is a timeline in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23715/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
655. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23337/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Pádraig O'Sullivan
712. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the publication of a pricing review of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, which was due to be published in 2017, can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Rare Diseases Strategy
Pádraig O'Sullivan
773. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the rare diseases technology review committee, RDTRC, is scheduled to meet in 2020; the frequency with which he expects the committee to meet in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23895/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Rare Diseases Strategy
Pádraig O'Sullivan
774. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the timelines for assessment of medicines referred to the RDTRC; when recommendations will be made on referred therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23906/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Rare Diseases Strategy
Pádraig O'Sullivan
775. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when he expects the publication of a new national rare diseases plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23907/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Proposed Legislation
Pádraig O'Sullivan
19. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in the introduction of legislation to tackle hate crime. [22853/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Gambling Sector
Pádraig O'Sullivan
34. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the establishment of a gambling regulator. [22852/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
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Student Support Schemes
Pádraig O'Sullivan
57. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when laptops ordered to assist students with online and blended learning will be available to UCC students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Pádraig O'Sullivan
65. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will engage with educational institutions, representatives of students and student accommodation providers as colleges and universities return in view of the unique challenges which students and providers face due to Covid-19. [22628/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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After-School Support Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
28. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his plans to increase the range of after-school services in schools and community hubs in County Cork. [22362/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Pádraig O'Sullivan
43. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the additional supports being provided to children attending early years education and primary school settings for the first time. [22361/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Pádraig O'Sullivan
493. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education her plans to build a new secondary school in Glanmire, County Cork in view of the increasing population and the existing shortage of school places in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21237/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
499. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the use of special education teachers as substitute cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21270/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Employment Rights
Pádraig O'Sullivan
882. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if a person (details supplied) wishing to work beyond 65 years of age will be allowed to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21273/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Probate Data
Pádraig O'Sullivan
930. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the timescale for granting of probate or administration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21808/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Respite Care Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1028. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the decision to close Cara House on Redemption Road, Cork city, will be reviewed in view that there are significant shortages of respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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HSE Data
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1031. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the details of the HSE psychology staff resource allocation including basic grade and senior grade for each CAMHS and adult community mental health team across the north Lee, south Lee, north Cork and west Cork catchment areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21246/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Dental Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1198. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will receive a dental appointment; if an appointment will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21565/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1255. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21800/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1282. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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CLÁR Programme
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1492. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands when a decision will be made on an application for CLÁR funding by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22178/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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School Staff
Pádraig O'Sullivan
7. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the shortage of teachers in post-primary schools. [19324/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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School Costs
Pádraig O'Sullivan
62. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to reduce the burden placed on parents through voluntary contributions. [19323/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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National Driver Licensing Service
Pádraig O'Sullivan
204. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Driver Licence Service will only accept credit or debit card payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19809/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
936. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18164/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Housing Policy
Pádraig O'Sullivan
24. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to increase the supply of affordable housing in County Cork. [17636/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Pádraig O'Sullivan
69. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to provide reforms for those on social housing waiting lists in order that those living near the borders of local authorities have access to a wider choice of lettings near the location they live. [17637/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Pádraig O'Sullivan
167. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the school bus transport scheme in view of the difficulties that arise with the scheme each year and in particular in the lead up to the commencement in September of the academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17799/20]