Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

842. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the details of the initiatives referred to under the heading switching off and being creative on page 20 of the COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021 - The Path Ahead by local authority area; and the expenditure provided for same by local authority area. [11490/21]

Tuarascálacha Ranna

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

108. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an ndéanfaidh sí cóip den anailís tionchair rialála a bhí déanta ag a Roinn mar gheall ar Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019 a chur ar fáil don Teachta seo agus í a fhoilsiú. [10622/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

109. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if responsibility for dance policy and funding is categorised as part of sports within the remit of the Minister of State with responsibility for the Gaeltacht and sport; and if not, if it is categorised as arts and remains her responsibility. [10671/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

240. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the plans being put in place to prepare to allow a greater number of attendees at weddings by summer 2021 at the different levels of public health restrictions that may be in place at the time; and the advice for couples currently planning a summer wedding. [10684/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

284. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if he expects the public health situation and Government preparations to cater for differing levels of restrictions to allow for an increase in the number of attendees at gatherings such as weddings by summer 2021. [10685/21]

Teacher Training

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

486. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken to ensure students undertaking teaching training courses at a college (details supplied) are not forced to pay extortionate fees for an alternative language learning course replacing the mandatory Gaeltacht immersion course due to Covid-19 restrictions in 2021; and if she will meet the affected students to address their concerns. [10237/21]

Legislative Measures

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

80. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the status of resolving the legal lacuna with regard to the control of horse-drawn carriages legislation in Dublin city (details supplied). [9269/21]

National Monuments

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

120. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount spent since 2016 in stabilising the buildings at 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin including the stabilisation work that was carried out under court order. [9015/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

145. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the purpose of the defence meetings listed in the diary of the Minister of State on 22 December 2020, 26 and 29 January 2021 in the context of his previous assurance that full responsibility for Defence remains with him and that no functions have been delegated to the Minister of State. [9102/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

146. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister of State was representing his Department when they met with an organisation (details supplied) on 22 January 2021; the purpose of the meeting; and if the Minister of State has been delegated the function of representing his Department in meetings with representatives of Defence Forces personnel. [9103/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

147. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister of State was representing his Department when they met with the Defence attaché of the British Embassy on 12 February 2021; the purpose of this meeting; and if the Minister of State has been delegated the function of representing his Department in discussions on defence co-operation with representatives of foreign governments and militaries. [9104/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

148. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister of State has the delegated authority to discuss important defence cooperation with representatives of foreign governments as described by a social media account (details supplied). [9105/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

149. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister of State has been delegated any function or power to negotiate or conclude agreements with foreign military powers on behalf of the Government. [9106/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

150. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the reason the public was first informed of the Minister of State's new function discussing important defence co-operation with representatives of foreign governments by the Defence attaché of the British Embassy and not by a representative of his Department; when the decision was made to delegate this function to the Minister of State; and the reason Dáil Éireann was not informed of this delegation of functions. [9107/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

151. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he retains responsibility for meeting with representatives of Defence Forces personnel or conducting discussions on defence co-operation with representatives of foreign governments and militaries; if this is now the sole responsibility of the Minister of State; and the breakdown of the delineation of roles within the Department between him and the Minister of State. [9108/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

152. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister of State has been delegated the function of establishing a permanent pay commission for defence, as he outlined in an article (details supplied) and as circulated by the Minister of State on social media the same day. [9109/21]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

153. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Minister of State was speaking for his Department when they promised to establish a permanent pay commission for defence in an article (details supplied) and as circulated by the Minister of State on social media on the same day. [9110/21]

Motor Tax

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

69. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to a reduction in or refund of motor tax during the Covid-19 pandemic such as the reduction or refund given by insurance companies (details supplied). [7857/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

205. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the administration costs payable to a maximum of €83,000 for the management of the music industry support package is in addition to or to be included within the €1.7 million allocated to the package. [8012/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

206. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the criteria used to select a body to manage the music industry support package. [8013/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

207. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount paid to an organisation (details supplied) for administration costs relating to the management of the music industry support scheme; and the breakdown of the money spent. [8014/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

208. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 15 December 2020, the process by which an organisation (details supplied) was selected. [8015/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

209. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an organisation (details supplied) is wholly owned and funded by the State; and the position regarding and status of its legal relationship with the Arts Council, Culture Ireland and her Department. [8016/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

210. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason a body with experience in the international showcasing of Irish musicians was given the responsibility of managing an entirely domestic €1.7 million package instead of a body with experience distributing grants domestically or with a statutory role to do so, such as the Arts Council. [8017/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

211. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 15 December 2020, if other bodies were considered for the management of the €1.7 million music industry support package before an organisation (details supplied) was selected. [8018/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

212. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 on 15 December 2020, if the review of the pilot music industry support package schemes promised in her response is currently underway; when it is due to be completed; and if she will publish the results of the review before deciding to continue the pilot. [8019/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

213. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if measures were taken beyond requesting a voluntary declaration by panellists to ensure no conflict of interest when adjudicating the music industry support package. [8020/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

214. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of each music industry support package scheme that was paid respectively to a company and an organisation (details supplied), to public relations or communications companies and to artists. [8021/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

215. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 15 December 2020, the definition of administrative error in her response; the way it was allowed to occur; the way the matter was investigated; and if she will publish the results of the investigation. [8022/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

216. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason no open competition took place to select a body to manage the music industry support package. [8023/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

217. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 15 December 2020, the definition of administration costs referred to. [8024/21]

Covid-19 Paindéim

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

218. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán ar labhair sí nó an tAire Stáit don Ghaeltacht agus Spórt, a bhfuil cúram orthu beirt i leith Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003, riamh leis an Taoiseach, atá freagrach as an bPlean maidir le Maireachtáil le Covid-19 agus na treoirlínte lena mbaineann, nó leis an Aire Sláinte, faoin moill dhíomách a bhaineann le faisnéis faoi shrianta agus comhairle Covid-19 trí Ghaeilge a cheartú. [8103/21]

Covid-19 Paindéim

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

219. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil aon phlean curtha i bhfeidhm nó á ullmhú aici nó ag an Aire Stáit don Ghaeltacht agus Spórt, a bhfuil cúram orthu beirt i leith Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003, chun a chinntiú go bhfoilseoidh an Rialtas eolas faisnéise faoin bpaindéim agus faoi shrianta faoin bPlean maidir le Maireachtáil le Covid-19 go comhuaineach trí Ghaeilge agus Béarla amach anseo ar líne agus i gcló. [8104/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

227. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she met with representatives of the wedding industry to discuss the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on weddings and the supports needed for businesses involved in the sector; and if not, when she plans to do so. [8516/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

235. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason the decision was made not to use the €15 million proposed for the two-year outdoor public space scheme to pay artists and performers who are without work for almost a year and need funding to survive and to perform in existing cultural spaces. [8822/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

236. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the stage of each of the recommendations of the report of the arts and culture recovery taskforce by recommendation; the progress to date; and her plans and the timeline for the delivery of each recommendation. [8823/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

237. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding for the outdoor public space scheme is entirely new funding; if not, if funding will come from an existing budgetary allocation under the vote for her Department; and if so, the budgetary allocation concerned. [8824/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

238. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason the features of the outdoor public space scheme will require local authorities to consult with Fáilte Ireland on the proposed project but includes no requirement to consult with the local community in the case of each project before it is developed to ensure local imagination and the local creative and cultural needs are at the heart the scheme; and if local consultation will be included as a feature. [8825/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

239. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason for the decision in February 2021 to announce funding only for reimagining outdoor public spaces at a time when existing indoor venues are struggling; and her views on whether supporting existing venues and events workers should be a priority. [8826/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

240. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason the features of the outdoor public space scheme will require local authorities to consult with Fáilte Ireland on the proposed project but includes no requirement to consult with experts and professionals from the events industry; and if a commitment will be given to ensuring events industry professionals are consulted in all projects aimed at making public spaces more suitable for holding events. [8827/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

241. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a cost-benefit analysis was conducted into the outdoor public space scheme before funding was announced; and if so, if the result of such analysis will be published. [8828/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

242. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason the decision was made to respond to recommendation 9 of the report of the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce by ignoring its recommendations to also provide support to indoor cultural spaces and to establish a regional project fund and privately operated venues fund; and if she also plans to deliver on these recommendations. [8829/21]

Special Educational Needs

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

445. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason a suitable school placement cannot be found for a person (details supplied). [8719/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

703. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to extending the exemptions under level 5 restrictions for construction work to allow for construction of crèches already underway to continue similar to the exemptions currently available for primary and secondary school projects. [8101/21]

Maoiniú d'Eagrais Ghaeilge

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

87. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán na hionaid Gaeilge, ceannáras eagraíochta ina measc, timpeall na tíre, laistigh agus lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht, a liostú i dteannta na suime airgead atá tugtha dóibh go díreach, nó go hindíreach trí chomhairlí cathrach nó contae, Údarás na Gaeltachta nó Foras na Gaeilge maidir le hárachas, tógáil, atógáil, deisiúchán, maisiúchán, cóiriú nó ath-choiriú do gach bliain le 20 bliain anuas. [7665/21]

Oideachas trí Ghaeilge

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

151. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais an bhfuil aon soiléiriú ann faoi chinneadh an Aire sa Dáil deiridh cás eisceachtúil agus píolótach a dhéanamh maidir le Gaelscoileanna Uíbh Ráthaigh agus lena líon daltaí mar chosaint don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht ar feadh achar ama áirithe. [7660/21]

Oideachas trí Ghaeilge

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

152. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais cad iad na céimeanna a ghlacfaidh sí chun Gaelscolaíocht a chosaint ó dhúnadh scoileanna i gceantair iargúlta toisc líon na ndaltaí a bheith ag laghdú; agus an dtuigeann sí an cás ar leith a bhíonn sa Ghaeltacht má dhruidtear scoil Ghaeilge agus go mbeadh daltaí Gaeilge brúite isteach i scoileanna Béarla má tharlaíonn sin. [7661/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

235. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance his plans to include mobile home parks, many of which have fronting entrances and reception areas and common areas for showering and laundering that can be defined as fixed premises with a public interface in the Covid restriction support scheme. [7390/21]

National Museum

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

256. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the specific funding that has been allocated to the National Museum to allow it to proceed with the development of the north block of Clarke Square in the Collins Barracks site to allow for a permanent exhibition on An Gorta Mór as part of its galleries on the History of Ireland 1600-2000; and her views on whether reduced domestic and international visitor numbers provides the opportune time to commence the work in preparation for the return to normality after the pandemic. [7121/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

274. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of individual performers who received employment through the live performance support scheme (details supplied). [7221/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

275. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a report will be produced on the success or otherwise of the live performance support scheme before the scheme is implemented again; when such a report will be completed and published; and when a decision will be made on the continuation of the scheme. [7222/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

276. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to provide long-awaited supports for artists, musicians and events workers who have benefited neither from the Covid restrictions support scheme as they are without premises nor from the selective and competitive live performance support scheme which depends on an easing of Covid-19 restrictions; and the way in which these workers that are without supports since March 2020 are expected to pay mortgages, loans and bills. [7223/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

277. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an ndéanfaidh sí na daoine a bhí i láthair ag na cruinnithe ar Shráid Chill Dara atá luaite ar dhialann an Aire Stáit don 5 Lúnasa agus 11 Lúnasa 2020 faoi na teidil Gaeltacht meetings etc agus Gaeltacht meetings, agus miontuairiscí na gcruinnithe sin a lua, agus ar bhain na cruinnithe sin le hoifigigh inmheánacha sa Roinn amháin nó le haon ghrúpaí nó eagraíochtaí seachtracha eile, agus na grúpaí sin a lua má bhain. [7267/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

278. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cé a bhí i gceist le MNH atá luaite ar dhialann an Aire Stáit agus a bhaineann le cruinniú ar 9 a.m. an 9 Deireadh Fómhair 2020. [7268/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

279. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an sonróidh sí liosta de na heagraíochtaí go léir, idir chomhlachtaí poiblí agus eagraíochtaí deonacha, lenar bhuail an tAire nó an tAire Stáit chun plé a dhéanamh ar chúrsaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta ó ceapadh iad sna hoifigí sin suas go dtí an lá inniu. [7269/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

280. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an sonróidh sí liosta de na heagraíochtaí go léir, idir chomhlachtaí poiblí agus eagraíochtaí deonacha, lenar bhuail an tAire nó an tAire Stáit chun plé a dhéanamh ar chúrsaí spóirt ó ceapadh iad sna hoifigí sin suas go dtí an lá inniu. [7270/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

281. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán ar labhair sí nó an tAire Stáit riamh leis an Aire Sláinte faoin ndroch-thionchar a bhí agus atá ag ráig Covid-19 ar phobal na Gaeltachta, agus an ndéanfaidh sí sonraí a thabhairt dúinn faoi aon chruinniú nó comhrá faoin méid sin. [7271/21]

Planning Issues

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

287. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to extending the observation period for planning applications for SHD during Covid-19 (details supplied). [6433/21]

Defence Forces

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

386. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the functions of the Council of Defence established under section 11 of the Defence Act 1954; and the authority by which it was delegated these functions. [7261/21]

Defence Forces

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

387. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence when the Council of Defence established under section 11 of the Defence Act 1954 last met; and if he will provide this Deputy with the minutes of its last meeting. [7262/21]

Defence Forces

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

388. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if the Council of Defence established under section 11 of the Defence Act 1954 is responsible for any expenditure; if any member is entitled to expenses or allowances by virtue of membership of the Council or in the exercise of any related functions; and the details of any such expenditure, expenses or allowances incurred to date. [7263/21]

Departmental Properties

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

461. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the school buildings owned, leased or rented by her Department in Dublin 8, 10 and 12; and if the list of such schools, the annual rent and length of the lease of each, if applicable, will be provided. [7123/21]

Vaccination Programme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

716. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if any death of a patient in Ireland has been associated with the taking of the three vaccines for Covid-19 which have been licensed to date; and if the relevant health bodies have a duty to investigate deaths in circumstances in which death occurred shortly after the administration of the first or second dose of such vaccines. [6404/21]

Vaccination Programme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

749. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason pharmacists were not included with general practitioners when they were being vaccinated recently given their ongoing interactions with the public throughout the pandemic period and the fact that they could be and probably will be relied upon to help in vaccinating the community in the near future when the full roll-out of vaccines begins in earnest. [6500/21]

Vaccination Programme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

912. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of the HPV vaccine at the gay men's health service; if the HPV vaccine will be offered through the service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7202/21]

Vaccination Programme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

913. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of the HPV preventative vaccine as administered through the school immunisation programme; the way in which the roll-out has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the closure of schools; if there will be a catch-up scheme; if a charge will be applied to those who may have missed appointments due to having to self-isolate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7203/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

231. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an féidir cóip de dhialann an Phríomh-Aoire, a bhaineann leis an tréimhse ó ceapadh é mar Phríomh-Aoire agus Aire Stáit an Spóirt agus na Gaeltachta i mí Iúil 2020 go dtí an lá inniu, a chur chugam; agus an gcuirfear dialann an Phríomh-Aoire ar fáil go poiblí ar líne as seo amach. [4996/21]

Coast Guard Service

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

142. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost if the budget for the Irish Coast Guard increased by 6.5%. [4071/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

288. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an féidir cóip de dhialann an Aire Stáit a bhaineann leis an tréimhse ó ceapadh é mar Phríomh-Aoire agus Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta agus an Spóirt i mí Iúil 2020 go dtí an lá inniu, a chur chugam; agus an gcuirfear dialann an Aire Stáit ar fáil go poiblí ar líne as seo amach. [4215/21]

National Monuments

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

305. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commission a full independent archaeological and architectural survey of the Moore Street area, described by the National Museum of Ireland as the most important historic site in modern Irish history, given the recent discovery of evidence of 1916 Easter Rising associated breakthroughs in party walls at 12 to 13 Moore Street (details supplied); and if he will recommend that 1916 buildings, identified in the Kelly Report commissioned by Dublin City Council, be added to the list of protected structures. [3626/21]

Home Loan Scheme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

341. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to extending the Rebuilding Ireland home loan validation timeframe for those who have been approved (details supplied). [4130/21]

Home Loan Scheme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

342. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to the request by a person (details supplied) to extend the validation of an approved Rebuilding Ireland home loan. [4131/21]

National Educational Psychological Service

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

460. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the estimated full-year cost of recruiting 17 additional full-time psychologists for national educational psychological services, in tabular form. [4069/21]

Prison Staff

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

639. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice the name of each prison governor and the place of detention in which each was appointed; and the date of each respective appointment. [4070/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

687. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason the polymerase chain reaction, PCR, test is being used to test for Covid-19 rather than an antigen test; if there are significant cost or accuracy differences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3692/21]

Hospital Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

789. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time to see a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. James's Hospital Dublin. [4067/21]

Hospital Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

790. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a consultant maxillofacial surgeon at St. James's Hospital Dublin. [4068/21]

Cruinnithe an Aire

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

110. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an féidir cóip de dhialann an Aire Stáit, a bhaineann leis an tréimhse ó ceapadh é mar Phríomh-Aoire agus Aire Stáit an Spóirt agus na Gaeltachta i mí Iúil 2020 go dtí an lá inniú, a chur chugam; agus an gcuirfear dialann an Aire Stáit ar fáil go poiblí ar líne as seo amach. [3330/21]

Help-To-Buy Scheme

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

137. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance if there has been a decision as to whether those who are seeking to avail of the help-to-buy scheme and who have been on the temporary wage subsidy scheme will need to comply fully with the requirement to have all tax liabilities for 2020 met, given the circumstances that applied in 2020; if all previous tax liabilities have been met; if an outstanding tax liability can be deducted from the tax rebate received using the help-to-buy scheme or in the case of a couple with a tax liability for 2020 of €3,000, for example, if they would have to have it paid first before qualifying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2280/21]

Energy Efficiency

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

244. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the funding for phase 2 of the energy efficiency retrofitting programme will be released to Dublin City Council; the amount requested by Dublin City Council; and the amount that will be made available to Dublin City Council. [2809/21]

Defence Forces Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

272. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in receipt of Defence Forces pensions from officer ranks and from enlisted ranks, respectively; and the number that are considered disability pensions or partial disability pensions. [2514/21]

Ministerial Appointments

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

273. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence when the Minister of State with responsibility for defence (details supplied) was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2708/21]

Disability Allowance

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

346. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and when they can expect a decision on their case. [2539/21]

Suicide Prevention

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

214. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a project (details supplied) aimed at suicide prevention; the supports that can be provided to it to aid in its work; and if he will visit the area and engage directly with the team to ensure its success. [2044/21]

Emergency Departments

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

215. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no self-harm protocol in St. James's Hospital, Dublin, for patients presenting with self-harm injuries at the emergency department; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2046/21]

Toghcháin d'Údarás na Gaeltachta

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

280. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad é an tuairim atá aige maidir leis an ráiteas a rinne an tAire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, go bhfuil struchtúr Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta ag feidhmiú go sásúil, go háirithe sa chomhthéacs inar thug sé féin gealltanas go gcuirfeadh sé toghcháin Údarás na Gaeltachta ar bun arís nuair a bheadh sé ina Thaoiseach; an bhfuil sé fós i gceist aige an gealltanas a thug sé a chomhlíonadh agus toghcháin Údarás na Gaeltachta a chur ar bun arís agus é ina Thaoiseach anois; agus cén tráth faoina mbeidh an gealltanas sin comhlíonta (sonraí tugtha). [44699/20]

Schools Building Projects

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

487. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the time frame for opening a special school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 which she announced in December 2020; and the works which will be required to be carried out on the building to prepare it for reverting to an educational function. [1248/21]

Schools Building Projects

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

488. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the capacity of the new special school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the number of teachers, SNAs and other staff required; the facilities which will be available to the pupils attending it when it opens in September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1249/21]

Departmental Functions

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

314. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason Vote 15, previously Vote 12, was transferred to his departmental Vote group in 2011. [44365/20]

Protected Disclosures

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

369. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence the number of serving and former Air Corps personnel who have made protected disclosures; and the number of serving whistleblowers who have been subjected to procedures for dismissal from the service. [44431/20]

School Attendance

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

386. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education if schools have been directed to record non-Covid-19-related absenteeism in school children, for example, having a seasonal bug as Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44333/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

421. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not received full pandemic unemployment payment arrears. [44214/20]

Naturalisation Applications

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

475. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in the naturalisation process for a person (details supplied); and when they will receive citizenship. [44282/20]

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

476. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to a serious problem with the online booking system to secure appointments at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service in Dublin, which persons have reported to this Deputy, whereby it is nearly impossible to make an appointment; and the progress that has been made to replace the booking system. [44308/20]

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

477. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice if the problem and resultant scam highlighted more than a year ago regarding the online booking system used by the INIS in which it is being used by opportunists to block-book appointments that are then, it has been suggested, sold through social media and phone apps have been addressed; and if not, if the issue still persists. [44309/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

541. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a knee operation. [44263/20]

Hospital Data

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

542. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of patients from Tallaght and St. James’s hospitals that were prepped for surgery and then sent home as there were no recovery beds available in the past five years. [44264/20]

Pharmaceutical Sector

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

557. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug Plenadren has not been licensed for use in Ireland despite being licensed by the European Medicines Agency nearly ten years ago; and his views on the matter. [44299/20]

Pharmaceutical Sector

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

558. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to requesting the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics to re-evaluate its decision in 2013 not to recommend a full pharmacoeconomic evaluation and its decision in 2017 that reimbursement is not recommended at the submitted price, given that the price in two years may have substantially dropped since then, the number of patients in Ireland is low and Plenadren has a variety of prices in other EU states. [44300/20]

Medical Inquiries

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

559. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the rare and often forgotten medical condition craniopharyngioma; the number of children with the condition; the number of adult sufferers here; and his views on the matter. [44301/20]