Parliamentary questions

Dental Services

Richard O'Donoghue

219. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the failure to publish a report on orthodontics by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42388/20]

Dental Services

Richard O'Donoghue

220. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if he will report on orthodontic appointments and anticipated wait times for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42389/20]

General Practitioner Services

Richard O'Donoghue

354. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding reduced hours for ShannonDoc services in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40929/20]

Forestry Management

Richard O'Donoghue

393. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of commercial use of the Ballyhoura Mountains, County Limerick; his views on protecting recreational status in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40930/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

28. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education the provisions in place by her Department to police and address occurrences (details supplied); if students can be refused entry to school grounds; and if An Garda Síochána can be contacted to verify if the student in question has been overseas and take the necessary action with the child’s parents. [40260/20]

Work Permits

Richard O'Donoghue

114. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review a critical skills employment permit for a person (details supplied) which, due to Covid-19, no longer meets the original criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39620/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

376. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education the way in which regulations were policed, in view of the fact that many of these families were attending schools (details supplied); if in such cases the schools are informed of the practice; and the way in which this regulation is managed. [40261/20]

Office of Public Works

Richard O'Donoghue

60. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received the 2019 annual report from the Office of Public Works; and if so, when will same be published. [39027/20]

Local Authority Funding

Richard O'Donoghue

75. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason funding for local government within his Department has reduced from €787 million in 2020 to €225 million in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39026/20]

Garda Stations

Richard O'Donoghue

176. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice the budgeted cost for small capital works to Garda stations in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39025/20]

Hospital Staff

Richard O'Donoghue

226. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time physiotherapists working in University Hospital Limerick in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; and if the number will be increased in 2021. [39022/20]

Health Services Staff

Richard O'Donoghue

227. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time dental nurses working in CHO 3 in 2018, 2019 and to-date in 2020, in tabular form; and the number of vacant dental nurse posts currently within CHO3. [39023/20]

Trade Missions

Richard O'Donoghue

275. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a food-related virtual trade mission to Japan and United Arab Emirates early in 2021. [39024/20]

Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Richard O'Donoghue

54. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding upgrades to vehicles for persons already in receipt of a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37201/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

169. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the EU deal for 300 million Covid-19 vaccine doses; if he will report on the dose supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37200/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

322. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the matter of individual training at gyms and non-contact sports will be reviewed in view of the mental health impact and winter weather; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36822/20]

Driver Test

Richard O'Donoghue

31. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider the exclusion of theory test centres from level 5 restrictions given the need for persons to obtain a licence for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34018/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

48. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will reconsider the exclusion of minor and under 20s championship games from level 5 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34017/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

128. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding dancing at weddings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34015/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

129. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding hair and make-up professionals services for wedding parties only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/20]

Physiotherapy Services

Richard O'Donoghue

150. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health when physiotherapy will be reinstated for children with complex medical needs and chronic conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30833/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Richard O'Donoghue

421. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 14 October 2020, the reason a number of persons (details supplied) failed to qualify for any of the Covid-19 related schemes that are under the remit of his Department. [32896/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

700. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education if schools without music room facilities can resume their studies offsite; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33125/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

1275. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the efforts he has made in respect of contact tracing in view of the fact close contacts of a person (details supplied) have waited up to five days to be contacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32892/20]

HSE Staff

Richard O'Donoghue

1276. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health his views on agency staff employed by the HSE; his further views on recruitment within the HSE as a whole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32893/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Richard O'Donoghue

1277. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding high-risk surgical patients; his plans to address the backlog of surgeries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32894/20]

Agricultural Colleges

Richard O'Donoghue

1521. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if agriculture colleges (details supplied) are included in the once-off €50 million third level Covid-19 fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32895/20]

Homeless Persons Supports

Richard O'Donoghue

107. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the efforts he has made in respect of the 15% homeless persons in rural Ireland reported by a charity (details supplied) in July 2019; the progress made to house these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31851/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Richard O'Donoghue

208. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the persons eligible for the once-off €50 million Covid-19 fund; if agriculture colleges (details supplied) are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/20]

Young Farmers Scheme

Richard O'Donoghue

261. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the persons eligible for the young farmers scheme in 2020; the percentage variance from 2019 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31852/20]

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Richard O'Donoghue

449. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the reason the retention of records of the Tuam mother and baby home will not be available for public viewing following the findings of the commission of inquiry. [31242/20]

Climate Action Plan

Richard O'Donoghue

101. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Climate Action Plan 2019 in view of the delays to electric vehicle manufacturing caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30470/20]

Airport Policy

Richard O'Donoghue

106. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport his views on aligning the regional airports programme with EU criteria so that both Shannon and Cork airports can access capital supplied along with aligning the national aviation policy with Project Ireland 2040 to strengthen the role of airports as key strategic assets for balance regional development. [30468/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Richard O'Donoghue

121. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken in respect of persons over 65 years of age and under 18 years of age for Covid-affected sole traders and self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30469/20]

Third Level Fees

Richard O'Donoghue

238. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on college fees for the academic year in view of university and college institutions not being fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30471/20]

Derelict Sites

Richard O'Donoghue

82. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding derelict properties in rural parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28954/20]

Housing Regeneration

Richard O'Donoghue

83. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/20]

School Transport

Richard O'Donoghue

108. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education if a review of the school transport structure for Covid-19 has been established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28949/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

109. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education the efforts she has made in respect of school premises being inspected to ensure Covid-19 health and safety requirements are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28950/20]

Primary Medical Certificates

Richard O'Donoghue

215. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of patients assessed for a primary medical certificate from March 2020 to date; if he is satisfied that any backlog issues have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28951/20]

Arts Funding

Richard O'Donoghue

76. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the amount it would cost in 2021 if the budget for Screen Ireland increased by 10%. [25747/20]

Defence Forces Properties

Richard O'Donoghue

110. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Defence when construction works on a new gymnastics at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick will be completed; and the estimated cost of the project. [25746/20]

Ombudsman for Children

Richard O'Donoghue

157. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the budget allocation for the Ombudsman for Children's Office in each of the years of 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [25748/20]

Timber Supply

Richard O'Donoghue

221. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the current shortage of timber and the economic impact this is having here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25749/20]

Farm Costs

Richard O'Donoghue

129. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports planned to compensate the farming community for losses and the impact that Brexit uncertainty, sterling volatility and Covid-19 has had on the community across all sectors; and if there are additional plans in the event of a no-deal Brexit. [23930/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

89. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of Covid-19 delays within the Property Registration Authority in view of the fact that delays are impacting the town and village renewal scheme. [23041/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Richard O'Donoghue

152. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the obstacles facing persons of diminished industries due to Covid-19 trying to secure third-level placements; and if exemptions will be made to accommodate the persons. [23063/20]

Immigration Policy

Richard O'Donoghue

926. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice the status of the programme that would allow undocumented migrants to apply to regularise their status; her plans to roll out same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21630/20]

Enterprise Support Services

Richard O'Donoghue

762. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when he will announce the release date of the enterprise support grant for businesses impacted by Covid-19. [19907/20]

Prison Accommodation

Richard O'Donoghue

189. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the construction works on the new refurbishment of Limerick Prison. [17695/20]