Parliamentary questions

Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Sorca Clarke

79. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the eligibility terms and conditions applicable for businesses that apply from 7 April to 30 September 2020 in relation to the local enterprise office trading online voucher scheme. [17064/20]

Just Transition Fund

Sorca Clarke

98. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applications that have been made to the Just Transition fund, in tabular form. [17066/20]

Driver Licences

Sorca Clarke

164. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver licences that expired during the Covid-19 restrictions; and the number of additional staff who will be required to ensure that these drivers are provided with updated licences within a reasonable time period in tabular form. [17073/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

322. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons over 65 years of age who are on the housing list in County Longford. [17068/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

323. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons over 65 years of age who are on the housing list in County Westmeath. [17069/20]

Housing Assistance Payment

Sorca Clarke

324. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons over 65 years of age who are availing of HAP in County Longford. [17070/20]

Housing Assistance Payment

Sorca Clarke

325. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons over 65 years of age who are availing of HAP in County Westmeath. [17071/20]

Schools Building Projects

Sorca Clarke

413. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school (details supplied); if the school will be ready for the students for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17072/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

714. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the guidelines regarding the use of face shields for children participating in group activities such as music, dance and performing arts camps in which social distancing may be difficult to adhere to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17065/20]

Railway Stations

Sorca Clarke

260. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the reopening of the Killucan, County Westmeath train station; if a decision has been made as to when the station will reopen; and the engagement he has had with a group (details supplied) since becoming Minister. [15883/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

670. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body that will be responsible for the implementation and adherence management of public health guidelines in schools when they reopen; if principals and deputy principals will have an increased workload for this work; and if not, whether the necessary resources will be provided for an additional staff member to take on responsibility for same. [15882/20]

Speech and Language Therapy

Sorca Clarke

1276. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the reopening of HSE speech and language therapy sessions. [15884/20]

HSE Agency Staff

Sorca Clarke

1277. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the reason agency nurses being interviewed for permanent posts within the HSE are being offered zero-hour contracts and in cases in which they refuse, are faced with going through the interview process again for a 39 hour contract post. [15885/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Sorca Clarke

36. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if he will review the business restart grant to remove the barrier to small business in circumstances in which the qualification is linked to rateable premises in view of the number of businesses that operate, provide services and maintain and generate employment in the smaller towns and villages. [14481/20]

National Broadband Plan

Sorca Clarke

72. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the centres of cultural significance in counties Longford and Westmeath that have low-level internet access, thereby affecting their ability to create an online footprint to advertise events and attract tourists. [14478/20]

Road Projects

Sorca Clarke

129. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the spend allocated and envisaged for the upgrading of the N4 from Mullingar to Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14489/20]

Road Projects

Sorca Clarke

130. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the upgrading of the N4 from Mullingar to Longford is funded to; the date it is contracted to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14490/20]

Road Projects

Sorca Clarke

131. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there was a cost-benefit analysis undertaken on the upgrading of the N4 from Mullingar to Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14491/20]

Road Projects

Sorca Clarke

132. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be no additional tolls placed along the proposed upgrade of the N4 from Mullingar to Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14492/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Sorca Clarke

133. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the support package which will be put in place for bus and coach operators in rural and regional economies. [14493/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

134. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if immediate and clear messaging will be provided regarding the call for clarity by an organisation (details supplied) in view of the fact current guidelines have caused confusion for both travel agents and their customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14494/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

318. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social homes in counties Longford and Westmeath that have had works completed under the energy efficiency and retrofitting programme; the average cost per unit for a two, three and four bed and OPD, respectively; the remaining number of homes; and the estimated costs. [14484/20]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Sorca Clarke

319. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on an amendment to the legislation that results in a child with a profound physical disability not being eligible in one parent's home for the provision of level access shower for personal hygiene and toileting needs in view of the fact it is not considered their principal private residence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14485/20]

Carer's Allowance

Sorca Clarke

530. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason and criteria under which a person was refused an oral appeal regarding the decision to refuse a carer’s allowance. [14482/20]

Maternity Benefit

Sorca Clarke

650. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will revisit the issue of extending maternity leave for new mothers that are due to return to work but have lost out on precious time with their babies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. [14479/20]

Prison Staff

Sorca Clarke

651. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the ratio of nurses and general practitioners to prisoners in each prison in February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14486/20]

Prison Staff

Sorca Clarke

652. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the ratio of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and addiction counsellors per prisoner per prison in February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14487/20]

Prisoner Data

Sorca Clarke

653. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners on waiting lists to access prison psychology services and addiction services in February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14488/20]

Disability Services Provision

Sorca Clarke

861. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when Lisadell day services, Mullingar, County Westmeath will reopen for day care services for those that, due to profound disability, urgently require this reopening; the activities which may not return; if a reduced amount of attending hours is envisaged upon reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14480/20]

Disability Services Provision

Sorca Clarke

862. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when day care services will reopen; when each day care service in counties Longford and Westmeath will reopen; when restrictions will be implemented to ensure adherence to health; the activities which may not return; if a reduced amount of attending hours is envisaged upon reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14483/20]

Ministerial Meetings

Sorca Clarke

19. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a meeting was planned for early 2020 with those proposing a Hong Kong style, independent, municipality here; if the meeting was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if so, if it has been rescheduled for a later date. [13595/20]

Special Educational Needs

Sorca Clarke

238. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the situation of children with additional learning needs that attend a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13596/20]

Special Educational Needs

Sorca Clarke

239. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied); and the action she will take to ensure the ongoing issue is resolved for the opening in September 2020. [13597/20]

Domestic Violence Services

Sorca Clarke

329. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional resources provided to the services working with those experiencing domestic abuse in counties Longford and Westmeath during Covid-19. [13593/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

551. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene in the developing situation with nursing and midwifery staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar that are due to return from maternity leave having utilised all of their other leave entitlements and are now being forced to consider leaving their careers due to the lack of available childcare. [13588/20]

Cancer Services

Sorca Clarke

552. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Longford that have had cancer screening appointments cancelled due to Covid-19; and the additional resources which will be made available to ensure these vital and potentially lifesaving programmes can adequately deal with the additional numbers on their waiting lists. [13590/20]

Cancer Services

Sorca Clarke

553. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Westmeath that have had cancer screening appointments cancelled due to Covid-19; and the additional resources which will be made available to ensure these vital and potentially lifesaving programmes can adequately deal with the additional numbers on their waiting lists. [13591/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Sorca Clarke

554. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) must wait for an appointment. [13598/20]

Waste Tyre Disposal

Sorca Clarke

649. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of operators that are licensed waste tyre disposal entities but are not registered with an organisation (details supplied) in counties Longford and Westmeath [13594/20]

Driver Test

Sorca Clarke

739. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting list figures for counties Longford and Westmeath by testing centre and number of persons awaiting driver tests in tabular form. [13584/20]

Driver Test

Sorca Clarke

740. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional resources which will be put in place in counties Longford and Westmeath to reduce the backlog of persons waiting for their driver tests [13585/20]

Tourism Funding

Sorca Clarke

741. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional campaigns and resources that will be made available to Fáilte Ireland to encourage tourism and staycations in Ireland’s Ancient East and Hidden Heartlands regions for the remainder of 2020. [13599/20]

Community Employment Schemes

Sorca Clarke

860. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a group (details supplied) had its community employment scheme workers removed. [13592/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

873. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the additional resources which will be provided to Westmeath County Council to reimburse it for the direct and extraordinary costs incurred relating to Covid-19 emergency measures such as purchasing of information and communications technology equipment to facilitate staff working from home, costs associated with testing centres, loss of rates income, loss of paid parking revenue and loss of working hours due to staff now undertaking risk assessment work. [13586/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

874. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the additional resources which will be provided to Longford County Council to reimburse it for the direct and extraordinary costs incurred relating to Covid-19 emergency measures such as purchasing of information and communications technology equipment to facilitate staff working from home, costs associated with testing centres, loss of rates income, loss of paid parking revenue and loss of working hours due to staff now undertaking risk assessment work. [13587/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Sorca Clarke

475. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for results of Covid-19 testing for care home staff. [10484/20]

Children in Care

Sorca Clarke

902. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the expected time frame for visits to recommence for children in care homes. [10485/20]

Redundancy Payments

Sorca Clarke

959. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of redundancy payments post Covid-19 in which the businesses' turnover has been substantially impacted and they are not in a financial position to pay yet continue to trade. [10482/20]

Employment Rights

Sorca Clarke

960. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the entitlement of employees to holiday pay continues to accrue during the period businesses are closed due to Covid-19. [10483/20]

Army Barracks

Sorca Clarke

13. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the provisions he will put in place to ensure the ongoing preservation of protected structures in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, should that area be handed over to another Department. [9531/20]

Motor Insurance

Sorca Clarke

103. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether, with regard to car insurance industry, it is reasonable for an insurance car provided to demand an additional €1,138 when the insured person is changing address to a new home in rural County Longford. [9544/20]

Flood Prevention Measures

Sorca Clarke

136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood defence works in Athlone, County Westmeath; and the timeline for the completion of flood defences. [9557/20]

Flood Prevention Measures

Sorca Clarke

137. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans being considered or in progress to address the ongoing flooding in County Longford. [9558/20]

Special Educational Needs

Sorca Clarke

315. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress and decisions made on facilitation of the July provision programme before the re-opening of schools of which he is in favour. [9551/20]

State Examinations Commission

Sorca Clarke

316. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason no contact has been made to date with the service officers in the State Examinations Commission regarding their employment in 2020. [9552/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Sorca Clarke

489. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses in County Westmeath eligible for the restart grant. [9553/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Sorca Clarke

490. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses in County Westmeath not eligible for the restart grant. [9554/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Sorca Clarke

491. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses in County Longford eligible for the restart grant. [9555/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Sorca Clarke

730. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the outpatient appointments that were cancelled in the primary care centres in County Westmeath due to Covid-19; and the current revised waiting list numbers by department in tabular form. [9547/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Sorca Clarke

731. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the outpatient appointments cancelled in the primary care centres in County Longford due to Covid-19; and the current revised waiting list numbers by department in tabular form. [9548/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Sorca Clarke

732. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the outpatient appointments cancelled in Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath due to Covid-19; and the current revised waiting list numbers by department in tabular form. [9549/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Sorca Clarke

734. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of a MRI for a person (details supplied). [9565/20]

Sports Facilities

Sorca Clarke

978. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports that will be put in place to ensure the continued existence of the sporting groups in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath should the ownership of the site be transferred for development. [9537/20]

Rural Transport Services

Sorca Clarke

979. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial support that will be put in place to ensure that the rural bus link services will remain in operation post Covid-19. [9550/20]

Community Development Initiatives

Sorca Clarke

1054. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that will be put in place to ensure the continued existence of the community groups in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath should the ownership of the site be transferred for development. [9536/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Sorca Clarke

1149. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants awaiting arrears of the pandemic unemployment payment; and the value of same in County Longford in tabular form. [9559/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Sorca Clarke

1150. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants awaiting arrears of pandemic unemployment payment; and the value of same in County Westmeath in tabular form. [9560/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Sorca Clarke

1151. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when backdated weeks of the pandemic unemployment payment will be paid. [9561/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

1158. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if it is permissible under the Covid-19 emergency legislation for landlords to move family members into properties rented to a third party. [9562/20]

Land Development Agency

Sorca Clarke

1249. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the assessments that have been carried out on the site of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, to ascertain its suitability for future mixed development incorporating the community groups operating from the site. [9534/20]

Land Development Agency

Sorca Clarke

1250. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the audit of viability that has been carried out on the site of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, regarding future housing development; and if a site map of the housing development including potential vehicular access points will be provided. [9535/20]

Housing Data

Sorca Clarke

1251. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing applicants in long-term leased properties in County Longford; the number of those on the housing transfer list; the number of applicants in receipt of the HAP payment; the number of applicants in RAS accommodation; and the number of applicants in tabular form. [9538/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

1252. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Longford County Council; the number that are occupied; the number that are voids; and the number under offer pending occupancy in tabular form. [9539/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

1253. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Longford County Council that are classified as OPDs; and the number suitable for tenants with a physical disability in tabular form. [9540/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

1254. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Westmeath County Council that are classified as OPDs; and the number suitable for tenants with a physical disability in tabular form. [9541/20]

Local Authority Housing

Sorca Clarke

1255. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of properties owned by Westmeath County Council; the number that are occupied; the number that are voids; and the number under offer pending occupancy in tabular form. [9542/20]

Housing Data

Sorca Clarke

1256. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social housing applicants in long-term leased properties in County Westmeath; the number of those on the housing transfer list; the number of applicants in receipt of the HAP payment; the number of those in RAS accommodation; and the number of those in tabular form. [9543/20]

Architectural Heritage

Sorca Clarke

1297. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a list of the protected structures in Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath will be provided; the details of suggestions to amend the records; and the date of the most recent survey carried out by the national inventory of architectural heritage. [9532/20]

Tax Code

Sorca Clarke

87. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if there are planned changes to the preliminary corporation tax and preliminary income tax requirements specifically in view of the current trading environment due to Covid-19. [8164/20]

School Transport

Sorca Clarke

290. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of private bus operators currently providing school bus services in counties Longford and Westmeath respectively, in tabular form; and the names of the schools serviced by these. [8150/20]

SOLAS Training and Education Programmes

Sorca Clarke

291. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if those whose Safe Pass is due to expire before full reopening will be extended to cover the same period in view of current restrictions and health advice regarding social distancing. [8153/20]

Maternity Leave

Sorca Clarke

314. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if due consideration will be given to extending the period of maternity leave for new mothers who have given birth since the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced. [8154/20]

Garda Strength

Sorca Clarke

375. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current level of staffing in An Garda Síochána in counties Longford and Westmeath by rank and station. [8151/20]

Garda Stations

Sorca Clarke

376. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are discussions ongoing regarding the potential redistribution of resources and or the full-time reopening of Kilbeggan Garda station, County Westmeath. [8152/20]

Disability Services Provision

Sorca Clarke

623. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if there are grant schemes available to those with medically certified mobility issues to assist in the purchase of mobility scooters. [8159/20]

Home Help Service

Sorca Clarke

624. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath that have been approved for initial or an increase in home help hours but have yet to receive them. [8162/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Sorca Clarke

625. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [8165/20]

National Broadband Plan

Sorca Clarke

733. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the property at a location (details supplied) is planned to be surveyed under the National Broadband Plan. [8156/20]

Consumer Rights

Sorca Clarke

844. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if existing legislation will be enforced to ensure those whose flights have been cancelled can be repaid in full in the same manner in which they originally purchased them. [8155/20]

Child Abuse

Sorca Clarke

854. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an independent public enquiry into an organisation (details supplied) will be initiated. [8158/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Sorca Clarke

905. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the application time for the Pobal Covid-19 stability scheme which opened on 11 May 2020 with a closing date of 20 May 2020 will be extended (details supplied). [8157/20]

Domiciliary Care Allowance

Sorca Clarke

1012. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications from counties Longford and Westmeath for the domiciliary care allowance in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; the number of applications that were refused in the same period; and the number later granted on appeal for the same period. [8163/20]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme

Sorca Clarke

1013. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if those in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will be entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance. [8166/20]

Wildlife Control

Sorca Clarke

1107. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is committed to signing the derogation classifying wood pigeon as a pest species from 31 May to 1 September 2020 thus providing tillage farmers with crop protection. [8160/20]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Sorca Clarke

1108. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current staffing levels by county within the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and the service area these employees are engaged in. [8161/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Sorca Clarke

383. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the completion of a school (details supplied); and when parents can expect the school to open. [6891/20]

School Equipment

Sorca Clarke

384. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for assisted technology grant in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the steps being taken to ensure there is no further delay in ensuring the equipment is in place before the re-opening of the schools. [6893/20]

Garda Equipment

Sorca Clarke

495. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has been provided with gloves, face masks and hand sanitisers. [6898/20]

Direct Provision System

Sorca Clarke

496. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that have been taken in direct provision centres to ensure that persons with suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 have adequate space to self-isolate. [6900/20]

Prison Staff

Sorca Clarke

497. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison nurses that were recruited for the Irish Prison Service in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of prison nurses that left the Irish Prison Service during same period. [6901/20]