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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (15 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 660. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department has examined studies which identify significant advantages for babies if they are breastfed; his plans to initiate a campaign which would promote same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43546/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (15 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 661. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of taxpayer funding which has been paid to support research or research positions which would benefit the infant formula industry in Ireland; the amount of funding paid to support breastfeeding research or research positions in Ireland independent of the formula industry, excluding industrial involvement; if research funding devoted to analysis...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of accessibility refurbishment of Carlow railway station; when the new wheelchair accessible lift will be open for public use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39067/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the process to bring about the full integration of a college (details supplied) into the higher education framework in the south-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39066/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: International Students (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of students from the UK coming to Ireland to receive some or all of their education; if their rights and entitlements associated with the Common Travel Area continue after Brexit; if host families are to be able to treat them as they would EU students as has been the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40367/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 2766. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address delays to developmental checks for young children in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; when these developmental checks by public health nurses will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39069/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 2767. To ask the Minister for Health the status of discussions between an organisation (details supplied) with the HSE regarding the transfer of the service to another provider following notice of registration cancellation by the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39070/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3135. To ask the Minister for Health the status of discussions between a service (details supplied) with the HSE regarding the transfer of the service to another provider following notice of registration cancellation by the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40376/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3130. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that orthodontic treatment for children in County Carlow in the public system is only being carried out on an emergency basis in view of the fact private patients are able to access orthodontic treatment easily; if he will request the HSE for the reason a child in County Carlow was referred five years ago for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3131. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address delays to developmental checks for young children in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; when these developmental checks by public health nurses will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40370/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3132. To ask the Minister for Health when County Carlow will have an ambulance base which is fit for purpose; his views on whether it is acceptable for a town the size of Carlow to not have its own ambulance base and no communication from the HSE in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40371/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3133. To ask the Minister for Health when primary care services and a new primary care facility will be established in Tullow, County Carlow; the location of same; the timescale for this service to be established; the planned location of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40372/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3134. To ask the Minister for Health the stage in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out it is envisaged persons living in disability accommodation unable to give informed consent will be offered vaccinations; if their next of kin can apply for consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40373/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 3347. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure that the agreement between an organisation (details supplied) and the Beef Taskforce is enforced regarding opt-out clauses on insurance levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39068/21]

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This Bill is crucial. It is protection for consumers and it cannot come quickly enough. Bringing in additional regulation and consumer protections across newer and emerging credit products and companies is now more important than ever. We have seen an explosion in non-cash loans and credit being provided indirectly to the consumer, for example, in buy now, pay later agreements. In...

Health (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In fairness, we all want to see the reopening of indoor dining and hospitality in a safe way, and we all want to take the advice of the national public health authorities. We want to do the right thing. I spoke on this yesterday and, as I said, the devil is in the details. I am very concerned that we are drawing a line between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. We are seeing the rapid...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is an update on driver lessons for non-essential workers; if he will clarify a date for their resumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38346/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 15. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will meet next. [37706/21]