Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

State Examinations

Pádraig O'Sullivan

388. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the systems her Department put in place to ensure that in circumstances in which a student has received a large downgrade, that this downgrade is fair; the options available to the students that will not progress to their chosen course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24791/20]

School Transport

Pádraig O'Sullivan

433. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the reason a child (details supplied) was not sanctioned for a school transport grant in view of the fact that they have complex needs; if the decision will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24935/20]

Schools Building Projects

Pádraig O'Sullivan

488. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25555/20]

Schools Building Projects

Pádraig O'Sullivan

489. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the plan to provide a new secondary school for the Newbridge, Kildare and Curragh areas of County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25556/20]

School Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

490. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will retain its sanctioned developing school posts despite a delay in meeting its enrolment threshold due to Covid-19 delaying the completion of house building in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25557/20]

Departmental Communications

Pádraig O'Sullivan

541. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the income support helpline for Covid-19 of her Department is not free of charge; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that the charges for calling from a mobile phone are significant particularly when many persons are waiting for long periods of time due to the increase in the volume of calls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25400/20]

National Broadband Plan

Pádraig O'Sullivan

912. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the status of the roll-out of broadband connection points. [25127/20]

Further Education and Training Colleges

Pádraig O'Sullivan

146. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding available to further education colleges to support students with disabilities; the mechanism by which the funding is accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24485/20]

Further Education and Training Colleges

Pádraig O'Sullivan

147. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied that funding for students with disabilities is adequate to support the needs of students attending further education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24486/20]

Hospital Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

124. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a doctor will be assigned to carry out assessments at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/20]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

83. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to reduce CAMHS waiting lists in the Cork north Lee area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23693/20]

Disabilities Assessments

Pádraig O'Sullivan

99. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times for assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 in the Cork north Lee local health area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23694/20]

EU Regulations

Pádraig O'Sullivan

331. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the proposed EU restrictions on lead ammunition; the role his Department had in formulating such proposals; if he supports the regulations; the measures he will take to support gun owners who may have to retrofit their shotguns at a significant cost to comply with these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24105/20]

Third Level Admissions

Pádraig O'Sullivan

539. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of leaving certificate students that received their first preference choice of course in 2020 in comparison to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23612/20]

Direct Provision System

Pádraig O'Sullivan

591. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice when the expert group on direct provision will be publishing its recommendations; if there is a timeline in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23715/20]

General Practitioner Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

655. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23337/20]

National Treatment Purchase Fund

Pádraig O'Sullivan

712. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the publication of a pricing review of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, which was due to be published in 2017, can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/20]

Rare Diseases Strategy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

773. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the rare diseases technology review committee, RDTRC, is scheduled to meet in 2020; the frequency with which he expects the committee to meet in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23895/20]

Rare Diseases Strategy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

774. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the timelines for assessment of medicines referred to the RDTRC; when recommendations will be made on referred therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23906/20]

Rare Diseases Strategy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

775. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when he expects the publication of a new national rare diseases plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23907/20]

Proposed Legislation

Pádraig O'Sullivan

19. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the progress made to date in the introduction of legislation to tackle hate crime. [22853/20]

Gambling Sector

Pádraig O'Sullivan

34. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the establishment of a gambling regulator. [22852/20]

Student Support Schemes

Pádraig O'Sullivan

57. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when laptops ordered to assist students with online and blended learning will be available to UCC students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Pádraig O'Sullivan

65. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will engage with educational institutions, representatives of students and student accommodation providers as colleges and universities return in view of the unique challenges which students and providers face due to Covid-19. [22628/20]

After-School Support Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

28. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his plans to increase the range of after-school services in schools and community hubs in County Cork. [22362/20]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Pádraig O'Sullivan

43. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the additional supports being provided to children attending early years education and primary school settings for the first time. [22361/20]

Schools Building Projects

Pádraig O'Sullivan

493. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education her plans to build a new secondary school in Glanmire, County Cork in view of the increasing population and the existing shortage of school places in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21237/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

499. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the use of special education teachers as substitute cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21270/20]

Employment Rights

Pádraig O'Sullivan

882. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if a person (details supplied) wishing to work beyond 65 years of age will be allowed to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21273/20]

Probate Data

Pádraig O'Sullivan

930. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the timescale for granting of probate or administration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21808/20]

Respite Care Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1028. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the decision to close Cara House on Redemption Road, Cork city, will be reviewed in view that there are significant shortages of respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/20]

HSE Data

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1031. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the details of the HSE psychology staff resource allocation including basic grade and senior grade for each CAMHS and adult community mental health team across the north Lee, south Lee, north Cork and west Cork catchment areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21246/20]

Dental Services

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1198. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will receive a dental appointment; if an appointment will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21565/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1255. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21800/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1282. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/20]

CLÁR Programme

Pádraig O'Sullivan

1492. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands when a decision will be made on an application for CLÁR funding by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22178/20]

School Staff

Pádraig O'Sullivan

7. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the shortage of teachers in post-primary schools. [19324/20]

School Costs

Pádraig O'Sullivan

62. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to reduce the burden placed on parents through voluntary contributions. [19323/20]

National Driver Licensing Service

Pádraig O'Sullivan

204. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Driver Licence Service will only accept credit or debit card payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19809/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Pádraig O'Sullivan

936. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18164/20]

Housing Policy

Pádraig O'Sullivan

24. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to increase the supply of affordable housing in County Cork. [17636/20]

Social and Affordable Housing

Pádraig O'Sullivan

69. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to provide reforms for those on social housing waiting lists in order that those living near the borders of local authorities have access to a wider choice of lettings near the location they live. [17637/20]

School Transport

Pádraig O'Sullivan

167. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the school bus transport scheme in view of the difficulties that arise with the scheme each year and in particular in the lead up to the commencement in September of the academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17799/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Pádraig O'Sullivan

39. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that arts and cultural bodies in County Cork are consulted to ensure that they recover and enhance their impact in the aftermath of Covid-19. [17278/20]

Programme for Government

Pádraig O'Sullivan

46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the development of the night-time economy taskforce; if the taskforce will advance the appointment of a night-time culture mayor for Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17279/20]

School Transport

Pádraig O'Sullivan

157. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to extending the medical card waiver to each student eligible for concessionary school transport in view of the fact that many families are on reduced incomes as a result of the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17562/20]

Child Benefit

Pádraig O'Sullivan

172. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to paying child benefit to fathers (details supplied) as it is automatically paid to mothers; if the policy on this will be changed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17541/20]

Flood Relief Schemes

Pádraig O'Sullivan

39. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeline for the resumption of the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork; the details of the latest delay; the estimated timeline for the resumption and completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17026/20]

Credit Unions

Pádraig O'Sullivan

7. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for the review of the policy framework within which credit unions operate. [16285/20]

National Broadband Plan

Pádraig O'Sullivan

118. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the roll-out of broadband connection points in County Cork. [16081/20]