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Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Pádraig O'Sullivan
39. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that arts and cultural bodies in County Cork are consulted to ensure that they recover and enhance their impact in the aftermath of Covid-19. [17278/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Programme for Government
Pádraig O'Sullivan
46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the development of the night-time economy taskforce; if the taskforce will advance the appointment of a night-time culture mayor for Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17279/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Pádraig O'Sullivan
157. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to extending the medical card waiver to each student eligible for concessionary school transport in view of the fact that many families are on reduced incomes as a result of the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17562/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Child Benefit
Pádraig O'Sullivan
172. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to paying child benefit to fathers (details supplied) as it is automatically paid to mothers; if the policy on this will be changed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17541/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
Pádraig O'Sullivan
39. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeline for the resumption of the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork; the details of the latest delay; the estimated timeline for the resumption and completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17026/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Credit Unions
Pádraig O'Sullivan
7. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for the review of the policy framework within which credit unions operate. [16285/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
118. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the roll-out of broadband connection points in County Cork. [16081/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Summer Works Scheme
Pádraig O'Sullivan
543. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a summer works scheme application will be granted due to the circumstances of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14814/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1089. 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. [15021/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Medicinal Products
Pádraig O'Sullivan
1118. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a review of hATTR amyloidosis treatment funding will commence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15228/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Employment Rights
Pádraig O'Sullivan
19. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the removal of a sectoral employment order setting out pay rates, pension and sick pay entitlements in the electrical industry will have consequences for the rest of the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13864/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Revenue Commissioners
Pádraig O'Sullivan
149. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance when the office of the Revenue Commissioners in Cork will reopen to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13783/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Pádraig O'Sullivan
375. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the reopening of a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [13811/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Pádraig O'Sullivan
389. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to providing a permanent subsidised school bus from Watergrasshill village to Fermoy, County Cork, (details supplied); and she will make a statement on the matter. [13881/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
707. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when gynaecology appointments at Cork University Hospital, which were cancelled as a result of Covid-19, will recommence. [13931/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Flood Relief Schemes
Pádraig O'Sullivan
100. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeline for the resumption of the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork; the details of the latest delay; the estimated timeline for the resumption and completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13251/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Funding
Pádraig O'Sullivan
117. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); when a decision will be made on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12745/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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School Accommodation
Pádraig O'Sullivan
194. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to providing additional accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13249/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
458. 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. [13093/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Pádraig O'Sullivan
495. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out a campaign to highlight the appropriate use of face masks, similar to the campaign rolled out for hand washing and hand hygiene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13250/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Cancer Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
511. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when screening services such as CervicalCheck, BreastCheck and BowelScreen will resume; if there is a timeline in place for same; if so, if the detail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13370/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
631. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13339/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
632. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13340/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
633. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13341/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
634. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13342/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
635. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13343/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
636. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13344/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
637. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13345/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
638. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13346/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
639. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13347/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
640. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13348/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
641. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13349/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
642. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13350/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
643. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a location (details supplied) will have access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13351/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Bus Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
712. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to an extension of a bus route to Carrignavar and Whitechurch, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13252/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Pádraig O'Sullivan
149. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if students who would ordinarily be eligible for the July provision in previous academic years will be entitled to same in 2020, in view of the fact there have been suggestions that the scheme will be restricted to children in special needs schools or units only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11903/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Pádraig O'Sullivan
150. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if families that have sourced a registered teacher themselves and are ordinarily eligible to avail of the scheme will be allowed to avail of the July provision at home in circumstances in which school-based provision may not be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11904/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Pádraig O'Sullivan
151. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider hiring retired teachers and trainee teachers to fill staff shortfalls in the event of difficulties in acquiring registered teaching staff to service the July provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11905/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Pádraig O'Sullivan
504. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which a person (details supplied) can apply for reimbursement for the cost of medication which is significant and causing financial hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12310/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Pádraig O'Sullivan
505. 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. [12311/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Local Authority Funding
Pádraig O'Sullivan
881. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he plans to help local authorities meet the massive shortfalls and deficits in their budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11906/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Planning Issues
Pádraig O'Sullivan
882. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there has been a discussion and review of the disparities in the way that An Bord Pleanála and local authorities have variances in their application of housing densities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11907/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Pádraig O'Sullivan
46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a six-week delay for small car dealerships to get a vehicle registration test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11069/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Pádraig O'Sullivan
47. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to fact that small car dealerships are losing business due to the fact they cannot secure a vehicle registration test in an appropriate time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11070/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Pádraig O'Sullivan
57. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) whose company is using the temporary wage subsidy scheme has been taxed over €90 on their weekly wage and that the person is not normally subject to tax under the incapacitated child allowance; and if there is a process in place to claim the tax back in the short term without having to wait until year end. [10547/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Pádraig O'Sullivan
240. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a child (details supplied) cannot avail of the July provision scheme due to the fact the child moved to a mainstream class to assist with the child's transition to secondary school despite being in a special class for the majority of the child's primary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11071/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Pádraig O'Sullivan
241. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is only children in special classes or special schools who will be able to avail of the July provision scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11072/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
483. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the reopening of SouthDoc on the north side of Cork city. [10546/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Bus Services
Pádraig O'Sullivan
823. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the number 207 bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10638/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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State Examinations
Pádraig O'Sullivan
130. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that did not engage in the predictive grading online registration; the way in which this figure compares to students that did not present for exams in each of the years 2017 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9894/20]