Parliamentary questions

Drugs Payment Scheme

Darren O'Rourke

680. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is no longer provided access the drug subutex in tablet form on the hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16928/20]

Child Protection

Darren O'Rourke

757. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if parental alienation syndrome is recognised here; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17350/20]

Health Services Funding

Darren O'Rourke

758. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the staffing and budgets for public health in north-eastern areas of Dublin and other health areas pre-, during and post-Covid-19; his views on whether it is sufficient to respond to a rise in Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17352/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

162. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of times in each month to date the 14-day quarantine rule for persons entering Ireland has been breached; the number of actions taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16428/20]

Renewable Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

10. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the renewable energy projects he will pursue to help reduce the reliance of Ireland on fossil fuels in view of the Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas emissions projections report published recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16250/20]

Fuel Poverty

Darren O'Rourke

12. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the quadrupling of the carbon tax over the next decade is going to disproportionately affect those who can least afford it and contribute to already high levels of fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16251/20]

North-South Interconnector

Darren O'Rourke

14. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South interconnector; if his attention has been drawn to the considerable local opposition to the proposed pylons included in this plan; his views on an independent review of this project which will consider the undergrounding of these power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16252/20]

National Broadband Plan

Darren O'Rourke

20. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of progress of the national broadband plan; the amount spent to date; the number of homes and businesses that have been and are yet to be connected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16068/20]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

25. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on improving the level of community ownership of wind farms here; his further views on whether the State should intervene to help support local communities establishing and running their own wind farms which can power their own local energy needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/20]

Proposed Legislation

Darren O'Rourke

33. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will introduce legislation in line with the provisions in the Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017 that would empower persons and local communities to produce renewable energy that they can then use and sell the excess of back to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16069/20]

Just Transition Commissioner

Darren O'Rourke

42. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will expedite the implementation of the recommendations included in the Just Transition Commissioner’s first report published in early 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16070/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

82. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a driver test; the actions he is taking to clear this backlog quickly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16176/20]

Departmental Functions

Darren O'Rourke

115. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the restructuring of his Department; the agencies and offices that now fall under his remit; the offices and agencies that have been removed from his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14958/20]

Departmental Budgets

Darren O'Rourke

116. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated budget allocation for his reconfigured Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14959/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

142. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation with driving instructors that has taken place with the view to restarting driver tests; if he is satisfied appropriate guidelines will be in place to resume testing and lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14955/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

143. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to support the thousands of workers employed in airlines and the airline industry in view of the huge challenges now facing the sector due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14956/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

144. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding requested by each airline in view of the challenges facing the sector due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14957/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

145. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to prioritising front-line workers who are waiting for driver tests due to the postponement during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14968/20]

Driver Licences

Darren O'Rourke

203. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons that are ordinarily resident here but driving on licences from another country; if he has considered the possibility of converting these licences into Irish licences as an emergency Covid-19 measure to help reduce the waiting list for driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15143/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the requirement for US citizens and returning Irish emigrants to sit a theory test and take driver lessons and a driver test within one year of living here will be extended by four months due to the Covid-19 restrictions on driver tests and lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15514/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

243. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing a reciprocal agreement with the United States of America on driver licences in view of the fact that the current requirements place an undue burden on Americans and returning Irish emigrants who are actively recruited to invest and work here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15515/20]

Public Transport

Darren O'Rourke

244. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if even headway profiles are used in bus transport services here; his views on whether this is the best approach in the public transport system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15516/20]

Social Welfare Payments Administration

Darren O'Rourke

740. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when social welfare payments will revert back to weekly payments as opposed to fortnightly payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15262/20]

Departmental Budgets

Darren O'Rourke

99. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for green schools travel within his Department increased by 20%. [14003/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

103. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is mandatory to wear a face covering in a taxi; the requirements and supports in place for drivers and passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14043/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

104. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Bus Éireann fleet of public buses will be fitted with protective screens for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14044/20]

Garda Stations

Darren O'Rourke

226. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Garda stations within the Meath division that are being refurbished by the OPW; the Garda stations within the division that are due to be refurbished by the OPW over the next 12 months; the status of each project; and when each refurbishment project is due to be completed. [14001/20]

Children in Care

Darren O'Rourke

590. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost in 2021 if the foster care allowance of €325 per week per child aged under 12 years of age was increased to €340 and for children aged over 12 years of age increased from €352 per week per child to €377 per week per child. [14002/20]

Disability Services Provision

Darren O'Rourke

693. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when services (details supplied) will be reopening after its closure due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13894/20]

Disability Services Provision

Darren O'Rourke

694. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a detailed roadmap for services for persons with disabilities will be published to give service users and their families clarity on the resumption of normal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13895/20]

Health Services Staff

Darren O'Rourke

712. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans for the introduction of advanced and extended practice for medical scientists; the meetings he has had with the representative bodies (details supplied) on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13942/20]

Air Traffic Control Services

Darren O'Rourke

656. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding air traffic control fees for military flights using Irish airspace and airports here; if fees are waived for military aircraft; if so, the cost of waived fees in each of the years 2010 to 2019; and the cost waived for each individual military body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12698/20]

Third Level Fees

Darren O'Rourke

236. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he will take to ensure third level fees are affordable for students who are unable to find summer work due to the Covid-19 pandemic and have had no other source of income for an extended period; his plans to provide additional financial support or to encourage third level institutions to reduce fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12445/20]

Education Data

Darren O'Rourke

238. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of graduates from professional master’s in education qualifying to teach Irish in each of the past five years; the way in which it compares to the number graduating with mathematics and English in the same period in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12461/20]

Medicinal Products

Darren O'Rourke

532. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when Tagrisso will be available to patients under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12457/20]

HSE Complaints Procedures

Darren O'Rourke

533. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the avenues available to persons and families to make complaints regarding the quality of care received in public hospitals and private nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12458/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

534. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when cinemas will be allowed to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12463/20]

Sports Funding

Darren O'Rourke

722. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he and agencies under his remit are making to ensure the future viability of a sport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12459/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

723. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered an observation-only driver test delivered in dedicated testing areas in order to avoid interaction with traffic; the driver test alternatives that have been considered to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12460/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

724. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a risk assessment has been conducted at bus stops, train stations and on public transport in view of the increasing number of passengers returning during the period of ongoing Covid-19 restriction; if large numbers waiting at train stations are considered mass gatherings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12462/20]

Sports Funding

Darren O'Rourke

738. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional funding which will be made available to local sporting clubs in view of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fundraising opportunities; if funding will be allocated to national governing bodies; the extent of funding available; the process for applying for and distributing this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12616/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

772. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is permitted to take care of the children of other persons in a person's own home at this time; if so, the guidance that has been provided in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12443/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Darren O'Rourke

848. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is the case that employers are expected to pay wages for the Easter and May bank holidays of employees who were temporarily laid off and in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12444/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

141. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some banks are charging interest on so-called Covid-19 mortgage breaks and that in some cases this will run into additional thousands of euro over the lifetime of a mortgage; his views on whether this is fair; the measures he is taking to stop this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11617/20]

Special Educational Needs

Darren O'Rourke

302. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the July provision for 2020; his views on the fact that it is an essential need in view of the Covid-19 challenge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11616/20]

Teacher Training

Darren O'Rourke

303. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the entry requirements for professional masters in primary education are increasing in 2021; the rationale for this decision; the options for students who have completed the leaving certificate but do not have the required result in Irish or mathematics, for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11621/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

724. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the current advice on the wearing of face coverings in public; if it is mandatory with limited exceptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11618/20]

Light Rail Projects

Darren O'Rourke

888. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the time frame for the feasibility study on light rail in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11609/20]

Rural Transport Programme

Darren O'Rourke

889. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the national strategy for rural transport, Connecting Ireland, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11610/20]

Tourism Promotion

Darren O'Rourke

890. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures taken to ensure the future viability of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11611/20]

Cycling Facilities

Darren O'Rourke

891. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to support local authorities develop and implement cycle and walkway mobility plans; the process for applying for this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11612/20]

Aviation Industry

Darren O'Rourke

892. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the membership, terms of reference and work schedule of the task force for aviation recovery; the proposals it has submitted to his Department to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11613/20]

Public Transport

Darren O'Rourke

893. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to establish a dedicated public transport recovery task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11614/20]

Aviation Industry

Darren O'Rourke

894. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an organisation (details supplied) will be included on the task force for aviation recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11615/20]

Parking Regulations

Darren O'Rourke

895. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider extending the criteria for eligibility for the disabled parking permit to include children with autism and ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11619/20]

Rural Transport Programme

Darren O'Rourke

896. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocation under the rural transport programme in each of the years 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020, by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11620/20]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Darren O'Rourke

277. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills when apprentice mechanics who had their studies interrupted due to Covid-19 will be able to return to study; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the interruption has prevented many apprentices moving on to the next pay scale (details supplied); if he has considered a way to accommodate apprentices in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9286/20]

Construction Regulations

Darren O'Rourke

475. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of construction workers who have been refused return to work due to the fact their Safe Pass expired before 1 March 2020; the way in which the matter will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9277/20]

Job Losses

Darren O'Rourke

476. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures she has taken to help reduce the number of job losses at a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9278/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

477. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when beauticians can return to work; the sector specific guidance being provided to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9282/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

478. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when driving instructors can return to work; the sector specific guidance being provided to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9283/20]

Hospital Services

Darren O'Rourke

682. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the agreement with private hospitals is providing value for money; his plans for the agreement; his plans to extend or cancel the contract; and the timeline and the criteria to be used to make this decision. [9285/20]

Hospital Services

Darren O'Rourke

683. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans for the return of non-Covid-19 healthcare in acute hospitals; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9287/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Darren O'Rourke

684. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment. [9288/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Darren O'Rourke

685. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment. [9289/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

686. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if Ireland will support the Costa Rica and World Health Organisation proposal to create a global pooling mechanism for rights in the data, knowledge and technologies useful in the prevention, detection and treatment of the Covid-19 pandemic which is scheduled to be launched on 29 May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9294/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

959. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver tests carried out in March, April and May in each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019, in tabular form. [9279/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

960. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meetings that have taken place to discuss the future of the driver test system, that is, lessons and tests; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9280/20]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

961. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered postponing, deferring or altering the delivery method of CPC courses for lorry, coach and bus drivers in view of Covid-19 restrictions; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

962. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the guidelines which apply to driving a taxi during Covid-19; if passenger screens are mandatory; if so, the implications for insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9284/20]

Child and Family Agency

Darren O'Rourke

1024. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of referrals to Tusla in March and April 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, by referring body and reason in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9290/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

1245. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if temporary water supplies installed at Traveller sites nationally during Covid-19 will be retained into the future; if they are to be withdrawn as the pandemic subsides; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9424/20]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Darren O'Rourke

1282. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of some members of the local community in the Baile Ghib Gaeltacht, County Meath, regarding the melting of plastic and the subsequent emissions or fumes from this in an Údarás na Gaeltachta factory (details supplied); if she will engage with Údarás na Gaeltachta in relation to these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8837/20]

Help-To-Buy Scheme

Darren O'Rourke

80. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the help-to-buy scheme to second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7963/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

264. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the specific measures introduced to ensure continuity of learning for primary school children during the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the fact that teaching has moved from the classroom to online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7965/20]

Garda Equipment

Darren O'Rourke

361. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda mountain bikes allocated to each Garda district within the Meath Garda division as of 31 December 2018 and 18 May 2020, in tabular form. [7960/20]

Garda Data

Darren O'Rourke

362. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Meath Garda division as of 18 May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7961/20]

Garda Data

Darren O'Rourke

363. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to Meath Garda roads policing unit as of 18 May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7962/20]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

827. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legislation which governs the use of quads and scramblers on public roads; the circumstances in which they are permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7964/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

828. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if taxi drivers can avail of an insurance break or holiday or a rebate for the Covid-19 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7966/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

829. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if taxi drivers can avail of a break or holiday or rebate on motor tax costs for the Covid-19 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7967/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

830. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific financial supports are available for taxi drivers to adapt their vehicles to meet Covid-19 public health advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7968/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

831. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a taxi driver will need an engineer's report to verify works if they adapt their vehicle to meet Covid-19 public health advice; and if so, the person or body that will cover the cost for the report. [7969/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

832. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it will be made mandatory for all passengers and staff to wear face coverings on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7972/20]

Consumer Rights

Darren O'Rourke

835. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to ensure travellers are entitled to cash refunds for cancelled flights. [8028/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

994. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the protections in place to ensure the health and safety and terms and conditions of employment of construction workers returning to work during the Covid-19 period; if the protections are equally available to agency workers and subcontractors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7970/20]

Local Authority Rates

Darren O'Rourke

1069. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated loss in revenue from commercial rates to date by Meath, Louth, Wicklow and Kildare county councils; if all rates due during Covid-19 period will be paid by his Department; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7971/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

11. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach the number of persons who can attend a small wedding as provided for in phase 4 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the number of persons who can attend larger weddings scheduled for phase 5; and if will he provide further clarity on the holding of weddings here in 2020. [6772/20]

Universal Social Charge Application

Darren O'Rourke

125. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the way in which USC charges are applied to apprentices; if he has considered waiving this charge for apprentices;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6768/20]

SOLAS Administration

Darren O'Rourke

363. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if SOLAS payments for apprentices have moved to fortnightly rather than weekly for all apprentices or only for on-site apprentices; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6769/20]

State Examinations

Darren O'Rourke

364. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the protocols in place for leaving certificate students that were home-schooled in the 2019-2020 term; the protocols in place for students that do not have a standard classroom exam history on file; the protocols in place for students that took the leaving certificate exam in 2019 and intend to resit in 2020 having moved school for some subjects and home-schooling for others; the protocols in place for others in similar anomalous positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6770/20]

School Transport Administration

Darren O'Rourke

365. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for private contractors working on the school transport scheme; if it will be ensured it is equal to that of public providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6771/20]

EU Issues

Darren O'Rourke

488. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the latest Report of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6765/20]

HSE Reports

Darren O'Rourke

790. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when the Valproate project response report will be published; if he will provide details of the recommendations in the report; if his attention has been drawn to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK and the compensation scheme for persons affected by foetal anti-convulsant syndrome in France; his plans to take a similar approach here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6763/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

791. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 deaths by county and age bracket up to 10 May 2020 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Darren O'Rourke

944. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements he has had with utility companies in an effort to reduce consumer utility bills during the Covid-19 crisis; if he has considered or proposed the introduction of off-peak rates on a permanent basis for telephone, broadband, electricity and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6762/20]

Departmental Budgets

Darren O'Rourke

1048. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget allocated to his Department for 2020; the breakdown of this budget for the transport, tourism and sport sections; if this has been revised since its original allocation due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6738/20]

Departmental Budgets

Darren O'Rourke

1049. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount his Department allocated for spending on road, cycling and rail infrastructure in addition to public transport in each of the years 2017 to 2020, in tabular form; the breakdown of this spending for 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6739/20]

Road Projects Data

Darren O'Rourke

1050. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of constructing 1 km of cycle path; the estimated cost of constructing one kilometre of footpath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/20]

Light Rail Projects Status

Darren O'Rourke

1051. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed light rail system for Cork; the estimated cost of this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6741/20]