Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

229. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has handed back Fitzgibbon Street Garda station to the Garda authorities; if not, when it will be handed back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45054/21]

Birth Certificates

Jim O'Callaghan

404. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the relevant section of the Civil Registration Act 2014 will commence whereby it becomes obligatory for a father’s name to be on a birth certificate when the birth is being registered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44689/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

497. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of bench warrants currently outstanding in the Garda B and C Districts within the Dublin Metropolitan Region; the number of those warrants outstanding per district that are in excess of minimum of 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45050/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

498. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district within the Dublin Metropolitan Region as of 15 September 2021; if this number will be further increased before the end of 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45051/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

499. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of dogs currently in the Garda dog unit; the number of horses currently in the Garda mounted unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45052/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

500. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardai who successfully completed the van personnel carrier course in 2020 and to date in 2021; the duration of this course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45055/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

501. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí, by rank, attached to the diversion protective services unit in the Cavan-Monaghan, Sligo-Leitrim and the Wexford Garda division as of 13 September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45056/21]

Child Protection

Jim O'Callaghan

547. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to legislate in the area of assisted human reproduction; and if he will be doing so in line with the recently published report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection which recommends that the Government introduce a legislative framework including recognition of international surrogacy and parenting arrangements. [44553/21]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

673. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to seek an extension of the provisions of Part 2 of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2021 due to expire on 9 October 2021. [45245/21]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

674. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to seek an extension of the provisions of the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) Amendment Act 2021 due to expire on 9 November 2021. [45246/21]

Zero-hour Contracts

Jim O'Callaghan

9. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action that can be taken in relation to carers on zero hour contracts (details supplied). [41736/21]

Tax Reliefs

Jim O'Callaghan

176. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the Minister for Health in relation to tax relief being extended to counselling and psychotherapy as a qualifying health expense and the application of VAT exemption now rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500 for counsellors and psychotherapists. [43172/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

268. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when live music will be permitted back in indoor hospitality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41816/21]

Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell

Jim O'Callaghan

888. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the statutory inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) will commence. [41717/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

972. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to increase the numbers permitted to attend wedding ceremonies; if it is intended that the Health Amendment (No. 2) Act 2021 will apply to wedding receptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41451/21]

Animal Welfare

Jim O'Callaghan

1531. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to introduce new legislation to protect animals from cruelty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41715/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Jim O'Callaghan

409. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that have availed of the Covid restrictions support scheme to date by county; the value of the financial support by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40885/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

528. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when indoor sports such as squash will be permitted; if the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 will enable vaccinated persons to play indoor sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40074/21]

Defence Forces

Jim O'Callaghan

914. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Force as of 30 June 2021; if he will provide a breakdown of all ranks across the three service and a breakdown by gender of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40886/21]

Defence Forces

Jim O'Callaghan

915. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Force as of 30 June 2021; if he will provide a breakdown of all ranks across the three services; a breakdown by gender of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40887/21]

Defence Forces

Jim O'Callaghan

916. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the number of overseas missions in which the Defence Forces are currently involved; the number of personnel involved in each mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40888/21]

Citizenship Applications

Jim O'Callaghan

1340. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will engage with the Minister for Foreign Affairs to consider instituting a statutory reform in which applicants submit a combined application for Irish citizenship and an Irish passport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39431/21]

Registration of Births

Jim O'Callaghan

1435. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if an alternative means of contacting the HSE Civil Registration Office in order to register a birth can be made available until such time as full services are restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33213/21]

Health Services

Jim O'Callaghan

1833. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some women are being told there are no results for their cervical screening tests (details supplied); if there is a delay in analysing within the necessary timeframe; if so, the reason women are being encouraged to go for testing if samples are not being analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35574/21]

Vaccination Programme

Jim O'Callaghan

1841. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied) to 12 to 15-year-olds with underlying conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35641/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

2286. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the coronavirus antibody laboratory tests that check for the presence of coronavirus IgG antibodies due to a past infection is not covered in the new EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37256/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

2287. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the coronavirus antibody laboratory test that checks for the presence of coronavirus IgG antibodies due to a past infection is not covered in the new EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37257/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

2623. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if children aged 12 and under can accompany their parents who are fully vaccinated in travelling from Scotland to Ireland on 19 July 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

2823. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when children’s summer camps can reopen; if they are permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39294/21]

Legislative Measures

Jim O'Callaghan

2868. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if after the enactment of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021, indoor hospitality will be required to place a time limit of 105 minutes on persons dining indoors in restaurants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39446/21]

Covid-19 Tests

Jim O'Callaghan

330. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if Ireland is planning to forgo its portion of the 550 million antigen tests that have been procured by the European Commission in order to facilitate the Digital Covid Certificate and make travel within the EU affordable for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31931/21]

Nursing Homes

Jim O'Callaghan

333. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the current rules in respect of permitting residents of nursing homes to go out into the community for recreational and hospitality visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31956/21]

Medicinal Products

Jim O'Callaghan

379. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the status of HSE talks with regard to whether zolgensma can be made available to a child (details supplied) who has spinal muscular atrophy type 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31216/21]

Assisted Human Reproduction

Jim O'Callaghan

74. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will review the proposed provisions of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2019 to incorporate the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37682/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Jim O'Callaghan

148. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the supports he is providing to reduce waiting times for inpatient and day case procedures and outpatient appointments in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37681/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

591. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if senior Garda officers have indicated that they will not carry out investigations on behalf of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission as part of a protest which will also impact on the implementation of planned policing reforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37995/21]

An Garda Síochána

Jim O'Callaghan

592. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if it is planned to implement a 25% increase in the availability allowance for Garda superintendents which was recommended as part of a review in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37996/21]

Schools Building Projects

Jim O'Callaghan

77. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the new school building for a school (details supplied) will include ASD classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36646/21]

Schools Building Projects

Jim O'Callaghan

78. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the new school development at a school (details supplied) will include ASD classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36647/21]

Special Educational Needs

Jim O'Callaghan

79. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the measures she plans to take to respond to the lack of ASD classrooms in Dublin 6; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36648/21]

Special Educational Needs

Jim O'Callaghan

80. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if schools (details supplied) will be encouraged and or facilitated to set up ASD classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36649/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

125. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will address an issue (details supplied) in relation to Covid-19 regulations. [30260/21]

Health Services

Jim O'Callaghan

136. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he plans to establish an inquiry into the prescribing of sodium valproate also known as epilim particularly its effects for women of child-bearing age and children in utero; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30445/21]

Hospital Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

137. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when four additional epilepsy nurse specialists will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30446/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Jim O'Callaghan

175. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the European Medicines Agency is assessing a Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied) for validation; and if so, the status of any such process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30513/21]

Vaccination Programme

Jim O'Callaghan

176. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to reducing the time period between the two doses of a vaccine (details supplied) in order to facilitate persons in their 60s who are anxious to be fully vaccinated sooner than those of a younger cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30514/21]

Road Traffic Offences

Jim O'Callaghan

61. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if there are proposals to set up a portal for video evidence of traffic violations that would be available to gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35154/21]

Proposed Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

288. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will address issues relating to assisted human reproduction (details supplied). [28207/21]

Brexit Issues

Jim O'Callaghan

119. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/21]

International Relations

Jim O'Callaghan

145. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any recent engagement with the United States Secretary of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33703/21]