Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

248. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many hoteliers that have not met the criteria for the restart grant find themselves in a situation in which they have no access to supports other than Covid-19-related loan schemes, which would put them into more debt; his plans to address this problem that affects many in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15607/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

739. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures her Department has taken to provide supports to seasonal workers, such as those employed in summer camps, who have lost income due to Covid-19 but are not covered by the pandemic unemployment payment. [15250/20]

Human Rights

Martin Browne

970. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the challenges faced by LGBTQ parents due to the lack of legal recognition for both parents; his plans to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14677/20]

National Broadband Plan

Martin Browne

62. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a number of households just outside the reach of national broadband coverage (details supplied); the steps being taken to expedite broadband connection; and if those households within 500 metres of the existing roll out will be treated as priorities in cases in which a clear need for connection exists. [14109/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

77. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing a local authority fund to assist small, non-profit sports clubs when they struggle to meet their running costs during difficult times such as the lockdown (details supplied). [14152/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Martin Browne

166. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Finance the supports available for tourism businesses which are seasonal and would normally be operating at full capacity (details supplied); his views on whether a seasonal average would be fairer for tourism businesses; and if plans are in place to make allowances for the seasonality of businesses in the tourism sector. [14108/20]

Local Authority Rates

Martin Browne

293. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that small, non-profit sports clubs are having in securing an exemption from local authority rates. [14152/20]

Education Standards

Martin Browne

452. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the actions she will take to address the concerns being expressed by fifth year students concerning the next year of their education in view of the setbacks they have suffered to date in 2020; the steps she will take to address the concerns of sixth year students regarding progressing on to post-secondary school education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14342/20]

Departmental Funding

Martin Browne

543. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if resource centres that are not in receipt of core funding will have their funding streams improved from the phased roll-out of projects similar in approach to community development plans as outlined in the programme for Government; and if the introduction of a five-year strategy to support the community and voluntary sector as outlined in the programme for Government will also result in improved funding streams for resource centres not in receipt of core funding. [14344/20]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Martin Browne

597. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of young persons involved in youth organisations due to the loss of the youth affairs title in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14343/20]

Misuse of Drugs

Martin Browne

740. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the additional supports in place for communities affected by the increasing intimidation from drug dealers that has coincided with the significant increase in drugs seizures in County Tipperary; if a plan is in place to provide increased addiction treatment services in line with the increased Garda resources; and his views on the lack of co-ordination between the policing and addiction services sides of drug policy. [14106/20]

Misuse of Drugs

Martin Browne

741. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures he has taken to develop a more comprehensive approach to tackling the drug problem at a community level in view of the fact this necessitates close work between the Department of Justice and his Department; and the structures in place and the resources available to communities in this regard. [14107/20]

Disability Services Provision

Martin Browne

753. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health when adult day services for persons with disabilities will reopen in view of the fact the HSE framework for the resumption of adult disability day services offers no clarity on the reopening of services; and the procedures his Department has put in place to ensure persons with disabilities and carers are not left behind as the country reopens. [14151/20]

IDA Ireland

Martin Browne

354. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the case of an IDA property (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has been left idle for a number of years with no effort to bring to market by the IDA; his views on whether the IDA has some responsibility for the future of the site in view of the fact as a leasehold property the IDA still holds the title on the land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13301/20]

Health Services Staff

Martin Browne

432. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the vacancy for registrar position in St. Mary’s Health Centre, Thurles; and his plans for the position to be filled. [12954/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

476. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the funding supports available for community-based mental health charities which provide counselling services and are operated by local volunteers. [13162/20]

Sports Funding

Martin Browne

706. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding sources available for sports clubs for measures such as CCTV to combat antisocial behaviour and vandalism. [13161/20]

EU Programmes

Martin Browne

105. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has examined if other European supports such as the European Globalisation Fund are available to provide support staff of a company (details supplied) that may be laid off in Shannon Airport. [12433/20]

Addiction Treatment Services

Martin Browne

336. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional supports in place for communities affected by the increasing intimidation from drug dealers that has coincided with the welcome significant increase in drugs seizures in County Tipperary; if a plan is in place to provide increased addiction treatment services in line with the increased Garda resources; and his views on the lack of co-ordination between the policing and addiction services sides of drug policy. [12367/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

509. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the issues of dual diagnosis in mental health services (details supplied); and his views on plans to address the lack of dual diagnoses within HSE services. [12365/20]

Mental Health Services

Martin Browne

510. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if a mental health unit in Clonmel, County Tipperary, will reopen as a dedicated mental health unit for the region; and if not, if another suitable mental health unit will be provided for Tipperary if the HSE proceed with plans to use the refurbished unit as an acute inpatient service. [12366/20]

Road Projects

Martin Browne

710. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the plan for the N24 in County Tipperary, including the proposal for a bypass in Tipperary town (details supplied). [12364/20]

Rail Network

Martin Browne

711. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Limerick to Ballybrophy and Waterford to Limerick Junction rail lines in view of the revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if the lines will reopen before the end of summer 2020. [12368/20]

Airport Development Projects

Martin Browne

718. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for Shannon Airport in order to assist the role of the airport in the recovery of the mid-western region post-Covid-19. [12432/20]

Consumer Rights

Martin Browne

719. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who booked holidays through foreign travel agents trading here (details supplied) that had to cancel their plans due to Covid-19, have been refused refunds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12434/20]

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Martin Browne

769. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if clarification will be provided regarding the delay to the mother and baby home report (details supplied); the aspect of Covid-19 that has caused the recent delay; and if an apology will issue to the survivors in this regard. [12363/20]

Water Quality

Martin Browne

867. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if information regarding the water quality and levels of pollution in waterways in County Tipperary since 2010 will be provided. [12436/20]

Housing Assistance Payment

Martin Browne

911. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons on the HAP scheme in County Tipperary; and the cost of HAP payments in the county since 2014. [12369/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

182. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties facing newly qualified teachers in the probational period prior to Covid-19 who have been informed that online teaching work during the lockdown will not be counted by the Teaching Council towards the probational period and as such is not awarding diplomas to newly qualified teachers; and the measures he will take to ensure the careers of newly qualified teachers do not suffer as a result of same. [10618/20]

State Examinations

Martin Browne

183. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether teachers no longer employed in a school cannot be expected to assist with predicted grades in that school (details supplied); his views on whether it is inappropriate for former employees to be contacted by former employers requesting them to perform unpaid work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10619/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

822. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures in place to support persons who have holidays booked but due to Covid-19 and travel advice from the Chief Medical Officer, will have to cancel their plans but are not eligible to refunds for the cost of flights under the European air passenger rights legislation in view of the fact the flights have not been cancelled (details supplied). [10617/20]

English Language Training Organisations

Martin Browne

249. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures taken to ensure engagement between school owners and teachers in the English language sector prior to the them reopening; and the supports he plans to provide to these schools to address the financial impact of Covid-19. [9023/20]

Garda Operations

Martin Browne

361. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drugs seizures and value of drugs seized by An Garda Síochána in County Tipperary by month to date. [8869/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

618. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the measures the HSE has taken to reschedule surgeries and other non-emergency medical procedures which have been postponed due to Covid-19 (details supplied). [8865/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

619. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health when non-emergency procedures and surgeries that were scheduled to take place in private hospitals prior to the start of the Covid-19 crisis will recommence. [8866/20]

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Martin Browne

1018. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will be published in June 2020; and if she will apologise to the survivors of the mother and baby homes for the previous delays in publishing the report. [9024/20]

Vacant Sites

Martin Browne

1196. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has put in place to ensure a full collection of the vacant site levy (details supplied). [8867/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

1197. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has put in place to replace lost revenue due to Covid-19 in view of the fact Tipperary County Council estimates the loss due to Covid-19 is €20 million. [8868/20]

Health and Safety Inspections

Martin Browne

409. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of workplace inspections carried out by the HSA in January and February 2020. [7258/20]

Health and Safety Inspections

Martin Browne

410. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Covid Query No. 5.546, the number of the 415 inspections carried out since March 2020 that were of workplaces in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7259/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

668. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grounds on which the decision to allow horse racing to recommence earlier than initially planned was made; and if similar consideration will be given to other sports such as greyhound racing. [7713/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Browne

811. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the support measures made available for taxi drivers who are faced with insurance costs, loan repayments and other expenses in view of the fact many drivers have lost almost all of their business. [7714/20]

Peace Commissioners

Martin Browne

436. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners appointed in County Tipperary in the past five years; the way in which this compares to the national average; the criteria in place for the appointment of peace commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5774/20]

Garda Stations

Martin Browne

476. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding providing a new Garda station in Clonmel, County Tipperary. [6506/20]

Garda Resources

Martin Browne

477. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asset profilers in the Tipperary Garda division in each of the past two years. [6507/20]

Health and Safety Authority

Martin Browne

619. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of field inspector posts recruited in each of the past three years; and the number that left during the same period. [6508/20]

Hospital Services

Martin Browne

682. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans for both Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel and St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (details supplied); when the previous residents will be moved back; and if St. Brigid’s Hospital will resume its ordinary role as a palliative care facility. [5776/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Browne

863. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if work on new farms is considered essential during the Covid-19 lockdown, specifically work on buildings which have been disused for a number of years; if so, the measures in place for residents to engage with the planning process in view of the restrictions in place due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5984/20]

Ministerial Meetings

Martin Browne

939. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met formally with the director general of RTÉ in the past three months. [6505/20]

Rail Network

Martin Browne

977. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the Waterford to Limerick rail line which closed temporarily due to the measures taken to tackle Covid-19; when it is planned to reopen the line; his further plans to maintain this service into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5775/20]