Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Claire Kerrane

273. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if consideration was given to award a grant or partial grant to pubs who do not serve food under the outdoor seating and accessories for tourism and hospitality services to assist them in reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23753/21]

Turf Cutting

Claire Kerrane

327. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when all payments under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme will be made for 2021. [23754/21]

Defence Forces

Claire Kerrane

419. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Defence if he will extend the 2021 deadline for accepting applicants for the Defence Forces cadetship competition. [24354/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Claire Kerrane

531. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will be encouraging employers to top up parent’s benefit in cases in which they are in a position to do so to assist in making it an option for parents which will result in more parents being able to take the time with their baby; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23760/21]

Employment Support Services

Claire Kerrane

532. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of job clubs operating nationwide; and the locations in which they are operating. [23761/21]

Passport Services

Claire Kerrane

623. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to an issue which has arisen in relation to persons who were born in the UK but have lived and worked in Ireland for 30 years and more who are being charged €1,200 for an Irish passport; when this charge was introduced; the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23723/21]

Immigration Controls

Claire Kerrane

654. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice the number of Australian and New Zealand citizens refused permission to enter the State in 2019 and quarter one of 2020, in tabular form. [24355/21]

Health Services

Claire Kerrane

692. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for audiology services in CHO2 in counties Roscommon, Mayo and Galway; the average waiting time for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23672/21]

Dental Services

Claire Kerrane

693. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on waiting lists for child dental services at a hospital (details supplied); the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23673/21]

Ambulance Service

Claire Kerrane

711. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of times in 2020 and to date in 2021 an emergency ambulance has been used for hospital discharges in which the intermediate care ambulance is not rostered on. [23755/21]

Ambulance Service

Claire Kerrane

712. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will consider increasing the shifts of intermediate care ambulance crews to free up emergency ambulances to respond to emergency calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23756/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Claire Kerrane

753. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to exempting persons that have been fully vaccinated from the 25 guest limit for weddings and six guest limit for after celebrations. [23997/21]

Hospital Equipment

Claire Kerrane

852. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if funding will be secured for the replacement of the x-ray machine at Portiuncula Hospital. [24356/21]

Vaccination Programme

Claire Kerrane

915. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of badges that have been produced to distribute to those after they have received their Covid-19 vaccine; the cost of production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24582/21]

Beef Industry

Claire Kerrane

951. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the reduction in herd numbers for farmers in the BEAM scheme is being calculated; the average number of farmers to date who have had to reduce their herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/21]

Island Communities

Claire Kerrane

10. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the strategies currently in place to specifically support islands with meeting renewable energy targets; the funding that has been made available for this purpose; the future plans in place to invest in offshore renewable energy linked with the islands; the steps being taken to assist island communities to meet climate action targets and create green jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23478/21]

Island Communities

Claire Kerrane

11. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the funding allocations and plans that are in place to advance the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan to island communities specifically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23482/21]

Island Communities

Claire Kerrane

57. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current funding allocation for housing on the islands; the number of social houses constructed on the islands in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23469/21]

Island Communities

Claire Kerrane

104. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education the strategies that are in place to support small schools and schools on island communities; the funding allocations that are made specifically to schools and education on the islands; the breakdown of educational funding for each island; the educational supports and technology that is made available to island communities to facilitate education on islands; if plans are in place to protect small schools and island schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23488/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Claire Kerrane

115. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if forecasting for the pandemic unemployment payment that has been carried out for the coming months in consideration of the forthcoming takes account of changes to public health guidelines and a staggered return for a range of sectors; if so, the estimated figures regarding recipients of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23306/21]