Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

State Pension (Non-Contributory)

John McGuinness

522. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a means test relative to a claim for a State (non-contributory) pension for a person (details supplied) will be reassessed. [28500/20]

Commissions of Investigation

John McGuinness

630. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1171 of 8 September 2020, the status of the investigation; the date of publication of the report; if he will report on his meeting with the Farrelly Commission on 21 September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28081/20]

Disability Services Provision

John McGuinness

691. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 607 of 3 June 2020, the steps he will take or has taken to provide the services and supports for a person (details supplied); the action he will take and the funding he will provide to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28495/20]

HSE Data

John McGuinness

692. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the cost of the ongoing roll-out of the SAP payroll system throughout the HSE; the number of HSE employees directly involved in the project; the number of consultants involved and the cost of these; the travel and accommodation costs associated with the national integrated staff records and pay programme; if there was a procurement process and, if so, if he will provide the details and outcome of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28498/20]

Medical Aids and Appliances

John McGuinness

693. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a custom-made orthotic device will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28501/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

694. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an earlier appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28503/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

695. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an appointment at the ENT department will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28504/20]

Corporate Governance

John McGuinness

126. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the oversight in place within her Department to monitor the spending of State funds and governance matters in an organisation (details supplied); and if she is satisfied that all good governance procedures are being adhered to. [27842/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

John McGuinness

162. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is financial assistance for businesses that due to Covid-19 have had to close permanently and now face high costs of minimum notice for employees who in ordinary circumstances would have worked out their notice but Covid-19 restrictions prevented this from happening; if the issue is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27474/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

John McGuinness

164. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the record of contributions for pension purposes in the case of a person (details supplied); if they qualify for a contributory State pension; and if not, if they will be better off in receipt of a non-contributory pension in their own right or remaining on their spouse's claim. [27485/20]

Third Level Costs

John McGuinness

192. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide funding to those taking up private third-level courses who are on very limited incomes and who are upskilling to seek alternative employment due to changes to their employment circumstances caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27475/20]

School Staff

John McGuinness

507. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools nationwide that have teaching principals; if a senior official from her Department will meet the boards of management of schools (details supplied) regarding the working principals position and the health and safety issues facing staff and students on a daily basis in both schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27227/20]

School Funding

John McGuinness

508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of a funding query raised in correspondence with her Department and directly by this Deputy regarding a school (details supplied); if a response has issued; if so, if a copy of same will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27230/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

John McGuinness

509. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if she will address the issues raised in correspondence by this Deputy and the principal of a school (details supplied) relating to the urgent need for an extra special needs assistant; if a senior departmental official will meet the school representatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27238/20]

Ministerial Appointments

John McGuinness

721. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice when members will be appointed to the management board of An Garda Síochána; the number she will appoint; the process for selection and approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26941/20]

Livestock Issues

John McGuinness

1019. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if restrictions on the herd of a person (details supplied) will be lifted; the reason for the delay; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26940/20]

Tuberculosis Eradication Programme

John McGuinness

1033. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the records held by his Department relative to a positive TB test on an animal owned by a person (details supplied) will be amended in view of the fact subsequent tests were negative and the incorrect record is affecting the value of the herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27226/20]

Special Educational Needs

John McGuinness

413. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an assistive technology application by a student (details supplied) will be expedited. [24788/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

844. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a procedure will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25589/20]

School Transport

John McGuinness

125. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if school transport for three children (details supplied) will be expedited; and the reason for the delay. [24589/20]

Hare Coursing

John McGuinness

346. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process in terms of the renewal of the national coursing licence; if there is a consultation process and timeframe; and his views on the matter. [23500/20]

School Transport

John McGuinness

397. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education when places on a school bus will be provided for persons (details supplied); and if the issues associated with the places and service will be resolved as soon as possible. [23374/20]

Schools Building Projects

John McGuinness

398. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for urgent funding to replace or repair a leaking roof over several classrooms; if Covid-19 funding will also be provided to cover another area in the school to accommodate classes; and if same will be expedited. [23375/20]

School Transport

John McGuinness

399. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if school transport for three pupils attending the ASD unit at a school (details supplied) will be approved immediately; and the reason for the delay. [23424/20]

Student Assistance Fund

John McGuinness

546. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if funding for laptops will be extended to include a college (details supplied); if the college can avail of other Covid-19-related funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23501/20]

Garda Stations

John McGuinness

565. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if the Garda station at Freshford, County Kilkenny, is being disposed of by public tender. [23502/20]

Departmental Correspondence

John McGuinness

871. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the nature of complaints made to his Department which caused an investigation into a pig farm owned by a person (details supplied); if information in relation to the case will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23280/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

John McGuinness

108. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some schools have had to return PPE due to poor standard of the product; if the procurement section of her Department will conduct an audit of same; and if an investigation will be conducted. [23039/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

John McGuinness

131. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the contributory State pension; and if arrears are due. [23038/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

203. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in view of the circumstances. [23040/20]

Road Signage

John McGuinness

204. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if the cost of introducing a nationwide accident signalling system in order to alert motorists to the presence of accidents on major roadways has been examined. [21579/20]

Tax Collection

John McGuinness

282. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/20]

School Staff

John McGuinness

508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21518/20]

School Funding

John McGuinness

581. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if an application under the assistive technology scheme by a school (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [22097/20]

School Staff

John McGuinness

585. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education if schools (details supplied) will be approved for teaching principals; if outstanding issues will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22167/20]

Direct Provision Payments

John McGuinness

682. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21519/20]

Social Welfare Appeals

John McGuinness

683. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21521/20]

Carer's Allowance

John McGuinness

685. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the reduction in payments to a person (details supplied). [21585/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

John McGuinness

690. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full State pension contributory will be approved for a person (details supplied); the contribution record of the person; and if they will qualify for contributions as a home carer. [21674/20]

State Pensions

John McGuinness

721. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a promised report on the qualification for the State pension; and the timeline for the completion of same and a decision by her. [21953/20]

Disability Allowance

John McGuinness

759. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reassessed in view of the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22465/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

808. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); the number of students on waiting lists in Kilkenny city and county; if he will request a report from Tusla confirming its action in relation to each child on the waiting lists and efforts to secure school places for those still waiting; and the action his Department or the Department of Education are taking to resolve the issues. [21667/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

809. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); and if there are sufficient places in the schools in Kilkenny city to meet the demands. [21668/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

810. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); the contact details of the school liaison officers that assist with the issues; his plans to assist those on the waiting lists for school places; and the contact made with the Department of Education in this regard. [21669/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

811. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school placement will be provided for a child (details supplied); and the reason his Department is of the view that existing schools can cope with the numbers in Kilkenny city in view of the evidence indicating that there is a long waiting list for each secondary school. [21670/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

812. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if a school place will be provided in schools for a child (details supplied); and the action his Department is taking to resolve the waiting lists in Kilkenny city for those wishing to attend secondary school in the city. [21671/20]

Gaisce Awards

John McGuinness

819. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration if correspondence from Gaisce in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) has been given consideration. [21954/20]

Protected Disclosures

John McGuinness

839. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of a protected disclosure (details supplied) given to his predecessor in May 2017; and if a series of matters in relation to the disclosure will be addressed. [22020/20]

Garda Promotions

John McGuinness

908. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 16 October 2018, if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21514/20]

Anti-Social Behaviour

John McGuinness

913. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice the number of juvenile antisocial behaviour orders issued in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020 under Part 13 of the Criminal Justice Act 2010. [21580/20]

Legislative Measures

John McGuinness

945. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice if the Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was drafted in full by her officials; if submissions were received by her Department or those that drafted the Act from outside sources in relation to the Act; if so, the details of same; if she or the drafters met with the interested parties to discuss the content of the Act; if so, the nature and content of the meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21994/20]

Health Services

John McGuinness

1188. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21513/20]

Prescriptions Charges

John McGuinness

1189. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1306 of 16 October 2018, if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21515/20]

Protected Disclosures

John McGuinness

1190. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 547 of 5 July 2020, if issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/20]

Health Services Reports

John McGuinness

1191. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/20]

HSE Investigations

John McGuinness

1205. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; the reason an appointment for diagnostic investigations was cancelled; and if the matter will be expedited. [21586/20]

Hospital Services

John McGuinness

1222. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the return of community hospital services at a hospital (details supplied); the funding allocated to the hospital for the purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21639/20]

Health Services

John McGuinness

1232. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hearing test will be arranged for a person (details supplied) with a view to providing hearing aids; and if an appointment will be expedited. [21672/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

1233. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for an operation will be arranged at a private clinic for a person (details supplied). [21673/20]

Medicinal Products

John McGuinness

1288. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the drug pembro will be provided for a person (details supplied); the process to achieve approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21993/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

1343. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if an early date for a cataract operation will be provided for a person (details supplied). [22257/20]

Health Services Provision

John McGuinness

1375. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the supports available for trachi-vented children; if rehabilitation care is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22464/20]

Tuberculosis Eradication Programme

John McGuinness

1456. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if outstanding payments are due to a person (details supplied) under the tuberculosis eradication scheme. [22256/20]

School Transport

John McGuinness

701. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 603 of 14 July 2020, if the student will be granted a place on the school bus; if not, if a concessionary pass will be provided to them; if consideration has been given to the circumstances (details supplied); if the school transport criteria will be reviewed; if a value for money audit of the school transport system will be carried out with a view to achieving greater efficiency and transparency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20553/20]

Maternity Benefit

John McGuinness

876. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for maternity benefit. [20549/20]

Social Welfare Eligibility

John McGuinness

877. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for dental benefit. [20550/20]

State Pension (Contributory)

John McGuinness

878. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the State pension (contributory); and if a response to their appeal will be expedited. [20557/20]

Rural Development Programme

John McGuinness

969. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the rural development fund has been fully allocated; and the allocation made and to whom. [20555/20]

Alcohol Sales

John McGuinness

1305. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the timeline for the implementation of measures in retail stores regarding the separation of alcohol sales will be extended due to delays in the construction sector and supply line due to Covid-19; if new guidelines will be issued extending out the dates of completion of the necessary works which are costing retailers significant amounts; if direct financial assistance will be given to retailers before the November 2020 deadline in order to comply with legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20548/20]

Prescriptions Charges

John McGuinness

1306. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the date the order will be signed giving effect to the reduction in prescription charges; and the reason for the delay in establishing a commencement date. [20552/20]

Disability Services Funding

John McGuinness

1307. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason additional funding of €51,000 requested by a disability service for the care of a person (details supplied) has not been approved; and if the decision will be reviewed and the funding made available. [20554/20]

Disability Services Provision

John McGuinness

1308. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to a previous parliamentary question, if a medical certificate issued to a person (details supplied); the number of times the person's care has been reviewed; the outcome of same; the dates the person was notified of changes to the certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20556/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

421. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number on the waiting list for a place at schools (details supplied); if her Department or local officials are engaged with the families and the schools to resolve the waiting lists; if a place will be provided to a person (details supplied) at one of the schools; the role of Tusla in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18277/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

422. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a person (details supplied); the number of students on waiting lists in Kilkenny city and county; if she will request a report from Tusla confirming its action in relation to each child on the waiting list and their efforts to secure school places for those still waiting; and the action her Department is taking to resolve the issue. [18278/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

423. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact they have been refused by the two schools closest to their home; and if there are sufficient places in schools in Kilkenny city to meet the demand. [18279/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

424. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a person (details supplied); the contact details for the school liaison officers that might assist with the issues; her plans to assist those on the waiting list for school places; the contacts made with her Department on the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18280/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

425. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school placement will be provided for a person (details supplied); and the reason her Department holds the view that existing schools can cope with the numbers in Kilkenny city in view of the evidence that there is a long waiting list for each secondary school. [18281/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

426. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided in schools (details supplied) for a child; the action taken by her Department to resolve the waiting lists in Kilkenny city for persons wishing to attend secondary school in the city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18282/20]

Departmental Correspondence

John McGuinness

768. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address the complaints made by a person (details supplied); if a reply will issue to the most recent complaints set out in correspondence to her and An Taoiseach; the reason these matters are not being dealt with in a timely manner; the details of each complaint made by the person; the response of her Department to each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18276/20]

Primary Medical Certificates

John McGuinness

1038. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 709 and 726 of 7 July 2020 and the replies of the HSE, if he will request the chairperson of the disabled drivers medical board of appeal to provide the information requested; the reason an official (details supplied) was not informed that the decision of 2016 to issue a primary medical certificate in the case may have been overturned; the status of the 2016 primary medical certificate which issued on the basis of the person being permanently disabled; and the reason for the poor communications on the issue and the lack of information provided in the reply to the parliamentary question. [18875/20]

Veterinary Inspection Service

John McGuinness

507. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to transfer the responsibility for vet inspections of abattoirs, slaughterhouses and meat plants from county councils to his Department. [16825/20]

Beef Industry

John McGuinness

508. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has received a submission from the beef crisis discussion group; if he has met the group; if not, his plans to meet the group; his strategy to deal with the issues and the plan put forward by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16826/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

John McGuinness

657. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the outcome of a fair deal means test application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed to determine if further financial assistance can be provided [16797/20]

Public Sector Pensions

John McGuinness

113. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a further six years will be added to the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) and the matter expedited. [16459/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

John McGuinness

187. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [16458/20]

Television Licence Fee

John McGuinness

120. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process by which the licence fee is paid to RTÉ having been collected by An Post; if payment is made on a regular basis such as quarterly or yearly; the way in which the payments were made during 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15305/20]

Consumer Rights

John McGuinness

223. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a clear directive will be issued in respect of foreign travel and of moneys paid to airlines should a person not travel due to Covid-19 advice or regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15315/20]

Pyrite Remediation Programme

John McGuinness

400. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will provide a report on the status of houses affected by pyrite; if further funding or supports will be provided for house owners who wish to carry out ongoing monitoring of their property or remedial works; if a scheme can be agreed with mortgage providers to accommodate the sale of such properties in circumstances in which the levels of pyrite has been consistently low over a number of years and in which major defects have not materialised; if he and the Minister for Finance will consult with the Central Bank on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15030/20]

School Funding

John McGuinness

564. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the response to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 30 June 2020; if the very low level of funding required will be provided in view of the fact that the initiative will alleviate overcrowding and health and safety issues while the school awaits the construction of a new school and physical education hall; and if a positive response will be expedited. [15027/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

John McGuinness

565. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rate of pay for qualified SNAs providing summer provision; the rate of pay for qualified teachers doing the same work; the method and timing of payments in both instances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15028/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

566. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a person (details supplied); the contact details for the school liaison officers who may assist with the issues; her plans to assist all those on the waiting lists for school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15031/20]

School Staff

John McGuinness

567. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a complaint made to her Department by a person (details supplied) has been investigated; if the claim that they were due eight months' pay has been upheld; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15032/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

568. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children on the waiting lists for schools (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if her Department or local officials are engaged with the families and the schools to resolve the waiting lists; if a place at one of the schools will be provided for a child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15033/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

602. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); and if there are sufficient places in schools in Kilkenny city to meet the demand. [15303/20]

School Transport

John McGuinness

603. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided for a person (details supplied). [15306/20]

Protected Disclosures

John McGuinness

604. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of protected disclosures from whistleblowers submitted to her Department in respect of institutes of technology; if each of the protected disclosures has been deemed as such by her Department; the number settled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15309/20]

School Transport

John McGuinness

605. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus place will be provided for a child (details supplied). [15310/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

606. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school placement will be provided for a child (details supplied); and the reason her Department holds the view that existing schools can cope with the number of children in Kilkenny city when the evidence indicates there is a long waiting list for each school. [15311/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

607. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided in schools for a child (details supplied); the action her Department is taking to resolve the waiting lists in Kilkenny city for those wishing to attend secondary schools in the city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15312/20]

School Admissions

John McGuinness

608. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a child (details supplied); and the number of students in Kilkenny city and county. [15313/20]