Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

310. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if supports are available for local resource centres and community halls which have not had significant room hire income for most of 2020 due to Covid-19. [22795/20]

Sports Funding

Martin Browne

218. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport the financial supports available for sports clubs to tackle anti-social behaviour through CCTV or other means. [21854/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

357. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if she will clarify the Covid-19 measures for dance schools which offer credits towards approved third level performing arts course; and if dance schools will be considered a sport for the purpose of Covid-19 guidelines and as such bound by the same regulations of other sporting activities. [21772/20]

Homeless Persons Supports

Martin Browne

433. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on homeless services in County Tipperary; and his plans to provide additional services or supports for the existing service providers. [22225/20]

Rental Sector

Martin Browne

446. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the way in which an increase in persons working from home is resulting in persons from high-rental areas acquiring properties in low-rental areas in order that they can continue to work from home at a lower cost; if his attention has been further drawn to the way in which the practice is beginning to make it more difficult for families in receipt of the housing assistance payment to find landlords that will choose them over high-income applicants from elsewhere; his views on whether the practice may only get more common in the future; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22693/20]

State Examinations

Martin Browne

526. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns regarding predicated grades; the method used to calculate the grades; and if the release of predicted grades by teachers will be delayed by a week in view of the negative impact this will have on the appeals process and CAO offers. [21773/20]

Special Educational Needs

Martin Browne

634. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to instances in which children with ASD are unable to be excused from doing core subjects in primary schools in which they find insurmountable difficulties with subjects such as the Irish language; if her attention has been further drawn to difficulties of parents getting her Department to address the matter in a satisfactory way; the way in which she plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22691/20]

Special Educational Needs

Martin Browne

635. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education if the poor supports available to children with autism will be addressed which is resulting in these children having to travel long distances from their locality to schools that suit their needs; if her attention has been drawn to the stress long journeys can cause to the children; the steps being taken to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22692/20]

Special Educational Needs

Martin Browne

636. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education her views on children with ASD being sent to mainstream schools that are not suited for their needs and demands; the process that parents must engage in to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22702/20]

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme

Martin Browne

790. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent of the backlog in issuing the back to school allowance by county; the action being taken to address the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22694/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

1310. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the amount spent each year throughout the work of the national clinical programme for dual diagnosis in developing the draft model of care [22070/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

1311. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if a deadline has been set to appoint a clinical lead for the National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis; and the reason that a replacement has not yet been appointed. [22071/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

1312. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a number of appointments at community mental health services in Thurles, County Tipperary being cancelled or deferred on numerous occasions; if this is due to an insufficient number of staff being available to cover for those on leave; if this is due to an insufficient number of mental health staff in the county; his views on the effect the closure of the St. Michael’s unit in Clonmel is having in this regard; his views on the repeated cancellation of appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22074/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

1404. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the way in which accident and emergency units are unsuitable for the presentation of persons in a mental health crisis situation; his views on the need for mental health crisis presentation areas in each hospital that would be separate to the general accident and emergency area; the progress being made on a proposal for a crisis room at the accident and emergency department of South Tipperary General Hospital; his plans to investigate the roll-out of separate mental health waiting areas in each acute hospital nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22688/20]

Mental Health Policy

Martin Browne

1405. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to instances in which persons with mental health issues can discharge themselves in an unobserved and unaccompanied manner; if his attention has been further drawn the dangers this can present to the persons concerned; his views on whether this is an issue that needs to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22689/20]

Special Educational Needs

Martin Browne

1406. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on children with ASD being sent to mainstream schools that are not suited for their needs and demands; the process that parents must engage in to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22690/20]

Beef Industry

Martin Browne

1445. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the two-hour travel limit that is proposed to apply to animals for which farmers would seek PGI status; the way in which the timeframe was arrived at; his views on claims that it may create issues for some farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22072/20]

Sheep Welfare Scheme

Martin Browne

1446. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will act on the call by an organisation (details supplied) for a top-up payment on the sheep welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22073/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

47. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school principals will be informed of the arrangements she expects them to put in place the ensure a safe working environment for staff and pupils; if they will be provided with instructions on the way in which to manage the process; if they will be provided with instructions on the type hygiene products and the quantities of such products that need to be purchased; the resources and finances that will be provided to them to give effect to the requirements; when schools will be comprehensively informed of the instructions and supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19036/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

121. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications that have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in the Tipperary County Council area; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in County Tipperary that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20412/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

122. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in County Tipperary; the number of these that have been processed to date; the number that have been successful; the amount allocated to these businesses; the amount sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20414/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

462. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to Tipperary County Council in order to deal with the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19938/20]

Social and Affordable Housing

Martin Browne

463. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of affordable homes that have been built in each municipal district of County Tipperary in each of the past five years; the amount planned for 2020; the funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19939/20]

Local Authority Housing

Martin Browne

464. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list each of the Tipperary municipal districts; his plans to reduce these times; the number on the social housing list for each of the past 12 months and each month to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/20]

Home Loan Scheme

Martin Browne

465. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans from each municipal district in County Tipperary; the number that have been successful; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/20]

Vacant Properties

Martin Browne

466. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has invited Tipperary County Council to make an application for the vacant properties voids programme; if such an application has been submitted; the amount of funding his Department plans to allocate to the authority; the expected timeframe for the release of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19942/20]

Commercial Rates

Martin Browne

467. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of businesses in the Tipperary County Council area that have had their rates waived; the number that have requested a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19943/20]

School Transport

Martin Browne

625. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to ensure that all children in need of public transport to their schools will receive same; her plans to address the situation of children not being able to access public transport in circumstances (details supplied); if concessions will be made available to parents that have to avail of a private bus service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20839/20]

Enterprise Support Services

Martin Browne

768. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications that have been received for the enterprise support grant from businesses in County Tipperary; the number of these have been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20413/20]

Dental Services

Martin Browne

1153. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in County Tipperary; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19917/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

1154. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in County Tipperary; the average waiting time; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19918/20]

Home Care Packages

Martin Browne

1155. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting home care support in County Tipperary; the number of hours allocated in each of the past 12 months in the County; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19919/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Martin Browne

1156. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting colonoscopy in South Tipperary General Hospital; the number who have been waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19920/20]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Martin Browne

1157. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting endoscopy in South Tipperary General Hospital; the number waiting up to 30, 30 to 60, 60 to 90 and more than 90 days, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19921/20]

Respite Care Services

Martin Browne

1158. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided to families County Tipperary in each of the past 12 months; the number provided each month since March 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19922/20]

Care of the Elderly

Martin Browne

1159. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the total number of day care centres in County Tipperary that have reopened; the number that will be reopened by September 2020; if centres will not be in a position to reopen by September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19923/20]

Disability Services Data

Martin Browne

1160. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Tipperary which have submitted applications for funding in order to reopen; the amount required; the amount allocated to date; the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19924/20]

Ophthalmology Services

Martin Browne

1237. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in CHO3 and CHO5, in tabular form; the average waiting time for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20301/20]

Hospital Staff

Martin Browne

1238. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies at South Tipperary General Hospital; the grade of each vacancy; the length of time of the vacancy, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20302/20]

Disability Services Data

Martin Browne

1239. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in CHO3; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20303/20]

Disability Services Data

Martin Browne

1240. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in CHO5; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20304/20]

Occupational Therapy

Martin Browne

1241. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in CHO3; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20305/20]

Occupational Therapy

Martin Browne

1242. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in CHO5; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20306/20]

Disability Services Data

Martin Browne

1243. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in CHO3; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20307/20]

Disability Services Data

Martin Browne

1244. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in CHO5; the number who have been waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20308/20]

Aviation Industry

Martin Browne

99. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the crisis facing workers at an airline (details supplied) in terms of redundancies and job cuts; if he is considering measures to resolve the situation; if he has been in contact with management of the company in relation to the issue since workers voted; if he has spoken to workers and unions since then; if so, the outcome of the contacts; if an attempt was made by him to intervene in the matter; if his attention has been drawn to the impact the decision the company will have on families and localities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19389/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

118. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the recommendations by the aviation taskforce; his plans to implement the recommendations of same; if there is a deadline by which the decision must be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19390/20]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Martin Browne

150. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount that has been made available for housing adaptation grants for older people in each of the years since 2016 to date; the amount that was availed of in each year by county; the amount remaining for the scheme in 2020; if funding will be affected due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19392/20]

Housing Adaptation Grant

Martin Browne

151. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the way in which funding is being provided for private nursing home admissions rather than providing 100% home adaptation grants, which could assist persons to continue living in their own homes; his views on the cost benefits of providing 100% home adaptation grants as an alternative to avoidable nursing home admissions; his plans to introduce a 100% home adaptation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19393/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Martin Browne

238. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to persons experiencing more persistent and prolonged unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that will be most affected by the decision to reduce the pandemic unemployment payment following the announcement of the July stimulus package; the supports that will be available to families in which their income drops substantially as a result of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19532/20]