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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office (16 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 24. To ask the Taoiseach the statistical evidence available on the mode of travel for pupils to school in the different constituencies in Dublin; and if there is a different pattern among primary and secondary schools. [43773/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: I thank our guests. They have both made valid points that the committee needs to try to understand as it tries to shape this. From ICTU's point of view, where there are collective agreements around sick pay, is there a rule of thumb around how the cost is shared in contributions between the employee and the employer? Would that be any guide to this issue of how we should try to divide up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: Perhaps this is a naive question but if the cost is, let us say, €100 million, what would each group regard as a fair share of the cost between the employee group, the employer group and the State? I would like to hear from both sides as to how far apart they are on the division of the cost that Dr. Bambrick just mentioned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: My question supposes that we are adding a given cost. We know the cost of social insurance in terms of illness benefit paid out. If we are adding another €100 million, what would be the congress's view of how that should be divided? Should the ratio be 20:40:40? I am asking for a rough idea. Is there a huge gulf between the two sides as to how this extra cost should be shared...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: I do not know whether the representative of Irish Small and Medium Employers, ISME, wants to offer a view on that cost sharing. It seems that we are quite a distance apart in terms of where the cost should fall.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (15 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the recent OECD report on the reform of the leaving certificate which highlighted the lack of engagement of higher and further education institutions and of the enterprise sector in the development of reforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43170/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (15 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress which has been made to date in getting Departments to commit to recruiting a cohort of apprentices each year. [43171/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (15 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has considered the report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government on building defects in houses; and if he has identified the recommendations that his Department plans to implement during this term of Dáil Éireann. [43254/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 509. To ask the Minister for Health if special services are being developed for long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42966/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 589. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that children who are fostered do not face obstacles in accessing services provided by his Department, for example, by requiring additional documentation or compliance requirements; and if he will consider the policies and practices now in place to ensure no unnecessary obstacles stand in the way of children who are likely to have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disabilities Assessments (10 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: The frustration I think people feel is a little like when Secretary of State Kissinger asked, "Who do I call if I want to call Europe?" One does not know who to ring. I think parents have the same experience. Who do they ring when they want to find out from one of these 91 teams where their child stands? This is a very frustrating element and it needs to be sorted out. I welcome the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disabilities Assessments (10 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 84. To ask the Minister for Health if he has undertaken a review of the system for early assessment and prioritisation of therapies for children with special needs, which despite extra resources seems to continue to struggle to provide time supports; his views on whether the success on the pilot integrating therapies into the school provided model offers an opportunity of a different...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disabilities Assessments (10 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: First I wish to congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, on her appointment. An earlier question noted parents' frustration with long waiting lists for both assessments and therapeutic intervention. They are waiting for admission to services like Beechpark Services. Frustratingly, the transfer from infant services to school-going services creates another blockage. These are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disabilities Assessments (10 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: I would like to draw the Minister of State's attention to some of the features of the school-led model. It is far less reliant on assessment. The Minister of State mentioned the development of an assessment industry and the avoidance of the loss of a lot of very valuable time in those assessments. Parents previously had to spend €500 or €600 on private assessments, which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the way in which her Department will work with a person (details supplied) and Dublin City Council in relation to the report recently completed regarding Belcamp, Moatview and Darndale; if she will engage with a range of Departments, such as the Departments of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 70. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the expenditure on in-service training and leadership development in each of the key service areas under her Department, that is, Garda, prison, courts and so on; the percentage of payroll it represents in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41605/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Land Development Agency (9 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Minister of State for that and for making it clear that the vision for the LDA is to use public lands and meet the needs of all of our community, not just some sections of it. The ability to crack the affordability issue for many who want to buy their own home is central to the agency. Will the Minister of State explain how the agency will deal with the Oscar Traynor Road...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Land Development Agency (9 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Acting Chair and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important issue. As the Acting Chair said, NESC, which is a social partnership body, has underlined how the LDA will be a game-changer in tackling our housing crisis. As outlined by the Acting Chair and as many in the House will know, it can act as a State developer and will confront much of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (9 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: 227. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider waiving the annual registration fee for doctors, nurses and other frontline staff who have been so important during the effort to protect communities from Covid-19. [42408/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Sporting And Recreational Events) Bill 2020: Discussion (9 Dec 2020)

Richard Bruton: I welcome Mr. Newham and his team. Why does he not have a margin of plus or minus in order that there could be flexibility in responding to disappointing demand for a concert or whatever? Consumers in particular would benefit from below-cost selling of tickets that were not moving. Is he creating something very inflexible in this? Second, what does face value mean in the digital world?...