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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Neale Richmond: 871. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will ensure that PPE equipment will be delivered to the 700 plus private dentists that registered their interest for this equipment with the HSE following a commitment by his Department to deliver this equipment in June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5897/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Salary Increase for Position of Secretary General at the Department of Health: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (2 Feb 2021)

Neale Richmond: I have a couple of questions that are not related to the Secretary General's salary. Should I leave them to the second round? Is it better to focus on the Secretary General for now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Salary Increase for Position of Secretary General at the Department of Health: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (2 Feb 2021)

Neale Richmond: No problem. That is fine. I thank the Minister for his comments and answers so far. I wish to elaborate on some of the points made by Deputies Farrell and Tóibín regarding the agreed salary. Beyond the exact figure that has been quoted, what other benefits come with the position? People have mentioned the WHO and the HSE. Is there any comparative data for other EU member...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Salary Increase for Position of Secretary General at the Department of Health: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (2 Feb 2021)

Neale Richmond: People always look at salary and pensions. We talk about comparing this role with non-governmental and private sector roles. Are expenses included in the package? Is there a mobile phone allowance or private health insurance included in the package? What else is included? Are mileage or fuel cards, those ancillary elements, included? It is a major role and there is often a lot more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Salary Increase for Position of Secretary General at the Department of Health: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (2 Feb 2021)

Neale Richmond: Will the person who is successful in their application not be given a Government mobile phone or fuel card even if it is required in the carrying out of their duty?

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: I wish to delve into one element with three questions momentarily. Before that, many Members have mentioned various categories in society and their places on the list. I do not take issue with that, but I ask the Minister to provide clarity on one niche area, which is Irish citizens based abroad who are in the service of the State and when they might expect to receive the vaccine. I refer...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 4. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the protections in place to ensure the .ie web domain is protected post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4636/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 5. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if businesses retain a .ie web domain if they are not based in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4637/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 6. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if consumers are protected if they order goods from a .ie web domain and then are faced with customs charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a person (details supplied) will receive a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4798/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 224. To ask the Minister for Health the category of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out plan a home (details supplied) falls into; and when it can expect to receive the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4546/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (28 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 231. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to maintain lactation consultancy services throughout the Covid-19 crisis and restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/21]

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this legislation, which I fundamentally believe is important although it will not necessarily get a high level of mainstream coverage. It is important, as we work to transpose the protection of the union's financial interests, PIF, directive into domestic legislation, that we look at the opportunities presented and,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Enterprise Support Services (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the various funds under which the building or development of co-working hubs can be applied in rural and urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3966/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to launch a national strategy regarding clean hydrogen production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4213/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current process for transferring a UK driver licence to its Irish counterpart given that the Brexit transition period is finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3543/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if security has been increased on the Luas lines to ensure all passengers are abiding by the public health guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4331/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps taken to ensure that restrictions that limit public transport use to essential workers only are being enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department and the National Transport Authority plans to update the list of suitable electric cars for taxi services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4407/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Neale Richmond: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the NTA taxi grants that will be made available in 2021 to taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4408/21]