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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Workplace Relations Commission

Mick Barry

159. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the Workplace Relations Commission investigation into the employment of four persons (details supplied) outside the terms of the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31227/21]

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Maritime Safety

Mick Barry

248. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of unannounced inspections by the Marine Survey Office of fishing vessels eligible for the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA fishers that have taken place in the past 12 months; the number of instances of non-compliance that were detected on these inspections; the categories of non-compliance that were detected; the consequences for the vessel owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31186/21]

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Maritime Safety

Mick Barry

249. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the progress the Marine Survey Office has made into its enquiries into various maritime compliance matters pertaining to the FV Ellie Adhamh following reports made to the Office by an organisation (details supplied) in the aftermath of the vessel’s sinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/21]

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

250. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the Government plans to recognise the Covid-19 travel certificates for entry into the State that have been issued by non-EU states in the Schengen zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31190/21]

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Human Rights

Mick Barry

662. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised abuses of human rights in Morocco in the context of the opening of an Embassy in Morocco including the ongoing annexation of Western Sahara, the rights of the LGBTQ community and the Berber people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31191/21]

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Work Permits

Mick Barry

1135. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of non-EEA migrant fishers that are currently enrolled in the atypical work permit scheme; the number of renewals of atypical work permits that have been applied for in the past 12 months; the number of fishing vessels that have non-EEA migrants employed under the scheme; the number of fishing vessel owners that currently have non-EEA migrants in their employment as part of the atypical work permit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31184/21]

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021

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Fishing Industry

Mick Barry

1193. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of current contracts pertaining to non-EEA migrant fishers working under the terms of the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA migrants that are currently held in its central depository unit; the number of renewed contracts that have been submitted to his Department in the past year; the number of fishing vessel owners that are represented among the current contracts; the number of vessels that have non-EEA migrants working upon them as can be discerned from the current contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31185/21]

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Thu, 3 Jun 2021

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Trade Agreements

Mick Barry

29. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will support the request for a waiver of intellectual property rights under the TRIPS for Covid-19 vaccines; the contact he has had with the Irish Permanent Representatives in Geneva on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24138/21]

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Wed, 2 Jun 2021

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Economic Policy

Mick Barry

9. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the national reform programme. [29773/21]

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Wed, 2 Jun 2021

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Departmental Functions

Mick Barry

17. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the international and European Union division of his Department. [29772/21]

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Tue, 1 Jun 2021

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Departmental Projects

Mick Barry

5. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the resource efficiency action plan for 2021 of his Department. [27889/21]

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Wed, 26 May 2021

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Departmental Programmes

Mick Barry

8. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach the status of the shared island unit of his Department. [27887/21]

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Wed, 26 May 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

14. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality last met; and when it will next meet. [27888/21]

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Tue, 25 May 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

334. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify the discrepancy between the symptoms being used to advise Covid-19 self-isolation in schools among pupils and the advice being offered to the general public (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27528/21]

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Wed, 19 May 2021

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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Mick Barry

7. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagements with the President of the European Commission. [26141/21]

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Wed, 19 May 2021

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An Garda Síochána

Mick Barry

13. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the policing reform implementation programme office based in his Department. [26519/21]

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Wed, 19 May 2021

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Departmental Bodies

Mick Barry

26. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing, infrastructure and digital unit of his Department. [26520/21]

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Tue, 18 May 2021

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Programme for Government

Mick Barry

4. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach the status of the programme for Government. [26518/21]

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Tue, 18 May 2021

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Vaccination Programme

Mick Barry

9. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the vaccine roll-out group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [26139/21]

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Tue, 18 May 2021

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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Mick Barry

15. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [26140/21]

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Tue, 18 May 2021

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Marine Casualty Investigations Board

Mick Barry

243. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the details of the terms of review of the performance of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (details supplied) in relation to the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25703/21]

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Tue, 18 May 2021

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Human Trafficking

Mick Barry

636. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the progress on the reforms to the national referral mechanism for suspected victims of human trafficking (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25702/21]

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Thu, 13 May 2021

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Education Policy

Mick Barry

309. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education if she will support the legislative changes that were recommended by the Oireachtas Committee on Education which included amending the Education Act to ensure that religious ethos cannot influence children’s right to objective sex education and amending the Employment Equality Act to protect teachers from being disciplined for not upholding the religious ethos of schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25216/21]

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Thu, 13 May 2021

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Residency Permits

Mick Barry

371. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the plans in place to reopen office facilities at Burgh Quay; the measures that will be put in place to allow persons in Dublin register their residency given its impact on the right of persons to work and to travel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25211/21]

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Thu, 13 May 2021

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Departmental Data

Mick Barry

400. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to home help and homecare packages in each of the years 2015 to 2020; the funding allocated to direct HSE services, voluntary and non-profit organisations and private providers for these services for the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25212/21]

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Thu, 13 May 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

401. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if persons that are fully vaccinated but have not completed a seven day wait after their last dose will be expected to quarantine for the full 14 days in a mandatory detention facility upon entry into the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25213/21]

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Thu, 13 May 2021

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Departmental Data

Mick Barry

402. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of staff working in his Department dedicated to the mandatory Covid-19 detention system from persons arriving in the State; the number of staff at each grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25214/21]

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Thu, 13 May 2021

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Departmental Legal Services

Mick Barry

403. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on legal fees in relation to defending the mandatory Covid-19 detention system for persons arriving in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25215/21]

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Wed, 12 May 2021

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Commissions of Investigation

Mick Barry

2. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach the full cost to date of the IBRC Commission; and the expenditure incurred in respect of legal fees by recipient law firms. [24142/21]

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Wed, 12 May 2021

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National Economic and Social Council

Mick Barry

8. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [24637/21]

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Tue, 11 May 2021

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Northern Ireland

Mick Barry

4. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his latest communications with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [24635/21]

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Tue, 11 May 2021

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Northern Ireland

Mick Barry

7. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland last met and will next meet. [24636/21]

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Tue, 11 May 2021

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Departmental Functions

Mick Barry

43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social policy and public service reform division of his Department. [24140/21]

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Tue, 11 May 2021

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Departmental Functions

Mick Barry

44. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the justice and police reform division of his Department. [24141/21]

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Tue, 11 May 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

116. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had with the Indian authorities in relation to providing support for those suffering from the latest Covid-19 wave in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24139/21]

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Tue, 11 May 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

708. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if those who are under 70 years of age but are housebound will be able to get access to the Covid-19 vaccination programme via the ambulance service or other appropriate service that will visit persons in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23745/21]

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Thu, 6 May 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

76. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the decision to lift the ban on evictions and rent increases in view of the ongoing public health situation and housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/21]

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Thu, 6 May 2021

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Housing Assistance Payment

Mick Barry

77. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the backlog of standards compliance checks on HAP landlords in Cork city and other local authority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23528/21]

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Thu, 6 May 2021

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Housing Policy

Mick Barry

78. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will take measures to prevent co-living housing developments given the recent approval of such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23529/21]

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Thu, 6 May 2021

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Housing Policy

Mick Barry

79. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take to prevent landlords and estate agents using incentivised rates such as offering short term discounts in order to avoid rent control measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23530/21]

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Thu, 6 May 2021

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Housing Policy

Mick Barry

80. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take to ensure housing is affordable given the large amount of private capital investing in housing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23531/21]

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Wed, 5 May 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

6. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on environment and climate change last met; and when it will next meet. [21880/21]

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Wed, 5 May 2021

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Social and Affordable Housing

Mick Barry

31. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the planned affordable housing scheme in view of the impact of the scheme on increasing house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23275/21]

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Wed, 5 May 2021

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Legislative Reviews

Mick Barry

634. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his plans for the structure and timeline of the review under section 7 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; if he will be accepting submissions from the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23170/21]

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Wed, 28 Apr 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

6. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Europe will next meet. [20334/21]

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Wed, 28 Apr 2021

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Citizens' Assembly

Mick Barry

14. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach the expected running order of citizens’ assemblies committed to in the programme for Government. [21878/21]

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Wed, 28 Apr 2021

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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Mick Barry

21. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagements with the President of the United States of America. [20335/21]

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Wed, 28 Apr 2021

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Insurance Coverage

Mick Barry

273. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce regulations or take steps to prevent insurers denying cover or loading premia for those who are type 1 diabetic and who are managing their condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21443/21]

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Wed, 28 Apr 2021

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Diplomatic Representation

Mick Barry

504. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the recent announcement of deportations of Syrian and other asylum seekers from Denmark to detention centres outside the EU with his Danish counterpart, the Danish Ambassador or within the EU institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21312/21]

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Wed, 28 Apr 2021

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Legislative Measures

Mick Barry

694. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will bring forward legislation on banning so-called conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21311/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Shared Island Unit

Mick Barry

11. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the priorities of the shared island unit of his Department. [20333/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Public Sector Pay

Mick Barry

105. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a uniform pay rate and policy for senior civil servants in Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20332/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Public Sector Pay

Mick Barry

126. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the decision to increase the pay for the Secretary General of the Department of Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Public Transport

Mick Barry

338. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the State subvention to Dublin Bus and other CIÉ companies to ensure there is no cut in services in view of the fall in revenue and potential changes in work patterns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18903/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Vacant Properties

Mick Barry

820. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant residential properties in Ireland; and the amount of revenue that was generated by the vacant site levy in each of the past two years. [20691/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Community Employment Schemes

Mick Barry

1132. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will support the demands from community employment supervisors to access an occupational pension scheme and for the same rights as other workers in the public sector carrying out identical or similar work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18904/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Jobseeker's Benefit

Mick Barry

1185. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if measures will be taken to ensure that workers of a company (details supplied) who are being informed that their jobseeker's benefit will be coming to an end will have additional income supports to maintain their incomes during the Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20170/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Gender Recognition

Mick Barry

1289. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure there are common practices across third-level institutions for the recognition of the names and genders of transgender and intersex persons within the institution even in cases in which a gender recognition certificate has not been issued (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18703/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Direct Provision System

Mick Barry

1492. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of the first instance international protection interviews that were postponed from March 2020 to date; the number of interviews scheduled for April 2021; the number of additional interviews scheduled each month to clear the backlog; the number of cases assigned to each interviewer; the timeframe given to complete each case; the number of applicants that have had their first interview in 2020; the number of interviews that have been held with applicants outside Dublin; the accelerated procedures that have been put in place; the definition of non-cooperation measures; if an applicant who wants a speedy interview will be included on a remote interview list; the length of time waiting for persons on the remote interview list; the way the additional €1.7 million allocated to improving the processing waiting times is spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20498/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1593. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the person he has appointed as the designated appeals officer under the Health (Amendment) Act 2021 for Covid-19 detention facilities; the criteria in terms of experience and qualifications he considered in making this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1594. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of appeals that have been made to the designated appeals officer for Covid-19 detention facilities to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18384/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Vaccination Programme

Mick Barry

1595. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of vaccinators that have been recruited for the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the number of those recruited that are still awaiting deployment; when those recruited will be commencing employment; the number that have undergone induction training; the number that have received their own vaccinations ahead of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18385/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Suicide Incidence

Mick Barry

1757. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will set up a real time suicide data programme on a national basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Vaccination Programme

Mick Barry

1758. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to increase the uptake of the HPV vaccine; the steps he will take to make the vaccine available to persons that did not take it up in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18906/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1759. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the provision he plans to make for persons in mandatory hotel quarantine that have a need to provide care for children or others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18907/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1760. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated for the provision of mandatory Covid-19 detention facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18908/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1761. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have entered mandatory Covid-19 detention facilities since its commencement; the number that have been due to the failure to provide a PCR test result; the number that have had positive results upon testing in the detention facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18909/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Tests

Mick Barry

1762. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce regulations to ensure that all persons working in the mandatory Covid-19 detention facilities will be regularly tested for the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18910/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1763. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the consultations he has had with communities from migrant backgrounds here when drawing up lists of countries subject to mandatory quarantine in detention centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1764. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the rationale for the inclusion of San Marino, Andorra and Monaco on the list of countries requiring mandatory Covid-19 detention while not including Italy, France, Spain or neighbouring regions in those countries which face similar epidemiological situations as the countries on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18912/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1765. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he plans to alter the mandatory Covid-19 detention system in order to comply with any EU regulation that facilitates travel within the EU on the basis of testing or vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18913/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Vaccination Programme

Mick Barry

1766. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if all persons employed as vaccinators will be fully vaccinated in advance of being deployed to administer vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1873. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health his plans for weddings under the phased easing of restrictions that have recently been announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19195/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Maternity Services

Mick Barry

2123. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will institute a review in relation to the practice of not permitting a birthing partner to be present with persons giving birth due to Covid-19 restrictions; his views on whether this is proportionate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19916/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

2190. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will consider revising the regulations on the mandatory Covid-19 detention for persons who can demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and have a negative PCR test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20084/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

2313. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will consider changes to the mandatory Covid-19 detention system to facilitate returning students from Erasmus programmes, other student exchanges and graduate internship programmes in EU states and non-EU states to quarantine at home upon arrival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20560/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

2314. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if a person returning from essential surgery from a category 2 State who is fully vaccinated and can supply negative PCR tests on arrival will be obliged to undergo mandatory Covid-19 detention upon return to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20561/21]

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Wed, 21 Apr 2021

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Eating Disorders

Mick Barry

2389. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure the opening of the 16 proposed specialist treatment hubs for eating disorders; if funding for the national eating disorder programme will be increased; the steps he will take to ensure that all allocated funds for eating disorders are spent fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20676/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

1. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Cabinet committee dealing with education. [1594/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

6. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Cabinet committee dealing with education. [17192/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

7. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the meeting of the Cabinet committee on Covid-19. [1593/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

12. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Cabinet committee on Covid-19. [13300/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

19. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health last met; and when it next plans to meet. [17191/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Cabinet Committees

Mick Barry

25. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Cabinet committee dealing with economic affairs. [13299/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Banking Sector

Mick Barry

58. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to defend jobs and services in the branch networks of banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Banking Sector Remuneration

Mick Barry

64. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Finance his views on the continuation of the bankers' pay cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17193/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Asylum Seekers

Mick Barry

698. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will support the relocation of at least 400 asylum seekers who are currently on Lesvos Island, Greece, and undergoing particular hardship due to the six-month lockdown in the Moria camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16694/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Immigration Data

Mick Barry

802. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who were naturalised in 2020; the number awaiting a ceremony; the steps being taken to ensure there is no further undue delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16695/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Abortion Services

Mick Barry

970. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the measures he will take to urgently ensure that all those facing diagnoses of fatal foetal abnormality will not have to travel to access a termination of the pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16696/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

971. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the names of the companies that have been awarded contracts to manage detention centres related to mandatory Covid-19 quarantine; the cost of these contracts to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16698/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

972. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the measures he has taken to ensure that those who are subjected to mandatory quarantine under the Covid-19 quarantine regulations will have access to consular assistance, legal services and medical services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16699/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

973. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the training that those working in the detention facilities related to Covid-19 quarantine will be obliged to undertake; if there will be an obligation for human rights training, cultural awareness training and mental health awareness training; if a certain cohort of the staff will have medical training and language skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16700/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

974. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will oblige the managers of Covid-19 quarantine detention centres to report on occasions when they refuse access to medical treatment for a detainee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16701/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1205. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will report on measures his Department and the HSE have taken to investigate the factors behind the number of deaths due to Covid-19 in HSE run nursing homes and residential care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17549/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1206. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths in nursing homes and other residential care settings run by the HSE in the past year; the main causes of deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17550/21]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Mick Barry

1207. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the specific measures or set of measures that the HSE brought in in advance of the third wave of Covid-19 that demonstrably reduced in the third wave mortality rate compared to the mortality rates seen in each of the first two waves in nursing homes and other residential care units runs by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17551/21]

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Fishing Industry

Mick Barry

278. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of referrals that have to date been made to the Marine Survey Office by the Workplace Relations Commission under the agreement made between those agencies on 3 April 2019; the number of these referrals that led to inspections of fishing vessels by the Marine Survey Office; the number of these inspections that were unannounced; the number involved in a review by Marine Survey Office surveyors of records of work and rest maintained under regulations (details supplied); the number of these reviews that identified violations of the said regulations; the action the Marine Survey Office took in respect of these violations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14266/21]

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Wed, 24 Mar 2021

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Fishing Industry

Mick Barry

279. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of unannounced inspections of Irish fishing vessels the Marine Survey Office surveyors have made annually since 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14267/21]

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Wed, 24 Mar 2021

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Fishing Industry

Mick Barry

280. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of Irish flagged fishing vessels over 15 m in length that have been inspected by the Marine Survey Office annually since 1 January 2018 and, in respect of the number of the said vessels, if the official log book had been returned to the Marine Survey Office as required by sections 239 to 242 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 (as amended); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14268/21]

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Wed, 24 Mar 2021

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Foreign Policy

Mick Barry

743. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the military coup in Myanmar; the representations he and the relevant ambassadors have made to the authorities in Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13995/21]

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