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Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Sorca Clarke
727. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare providers in County Longford that have reopened; the number that are accepting the same number of children as before the Covid-19 restrictions; the number that have reopened on reduced numbers; and the number that are no longer taking children under one year old. [18694/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Sorca Clarke
728. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare providers in County Westmeath that have reopened; the number that are accepting the same number of children as before the Covid-19 restrictions; the number that have reopened on reduced numbers; and the number that are no longer taking children under one year old. [18695/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Mental Health Services
Sorca Clarke
1017. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of From Timid to Tiger programmes facilitated by the HSE in 2019 and to date in 2020; and his plans to extend the programme. [18693/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Sorca Clarke
64. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the Covid-19 online retail scheme which offers grants to small businesses to help enhance their online sales capabilities will reopen. [17063/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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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]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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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]