Results 4,101-4,120 of 4,287 for speaker:Sorca Clarke

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 854. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant radiologists working in Mullingar Regional Hospital [25633/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (22 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 913. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which the Civil Defence made a successful application under dormant accounts for €1 million for vehicles in 2019. [25635/20]

Climate Action: Statements (17 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: I genuinely hope all is going well for the Minister on a personal level. I want to speak to him about an opportunity that now clearly presents itself in constituencies such as mine of Longford and Westmeath. It is an opportunity that businesses and workers were hesitant to explore for a long time because of fear of the unknown but had foisted on them because of Covid-19. I am speaking...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 265. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the proposed plan outlined in the Programme for Government to expand the town and village renewal scheme to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use and promote residential occupancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24679/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Plan (17 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 266. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of new positions developed of the 135,000 new jobs by 2020 which was the aim in Realising our Rural Potential-Action Plan for Rural Development 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24680/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Rights (16 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 92. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has met or plans to meet with meat factory owners to address the concerns that have come to light due to Covid-19 regarding pay and living conditions of workers in their business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24330/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (16 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met with the banking sector or farmers organisations regarding the interest rates being charged by banks here on farm related finance and loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24331/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (15 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 72. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to deal with the mental health crisis, which has worsened since the onset of Covid-19 and the cancellation of services. [23759/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (15 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 97. To ask the Minister for Health when the restrictions in maternity hospitals will be lifted to allow a doula and-or birthing partner to support a pregnant woman in labour and delivery. [23758/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Waste (15 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 115. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the plan of the Minister with responsibility for climate action, communication networks and transport to introduce tariffs on two-for-one offers in grocery stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24108/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Tests (15 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he was consulted on the decision to cease testing in meat factories and food processing plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24109/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: What is the current backlog in the family court service? What are the actual numbers? Does the Minister have this information to hand?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: Can it be provided?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: Can that information be provided? What is the current backlog in the family court services? These figures represent people in crisis. Otherwise they would not be in the family court service to begin with. We have an obligation to ensure any support these individuals and families need is put in place as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the impact of Covid-19 on the District Family Court service schedule; and when sittings are expected to return to full capacity. [22856/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: While most crime decreased over Covid, domestic violence recorded the largest increase. What impact has this had on the schedule of out family courts and when are sittings expected to return to full capacity? The impact these services have on those living with domestic violence cannot be overstated and they need to be put back in place as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: The enormous impact on the lives of people across the country is particularly evident in those who seek access to the family courts. How will the family court and family law Bill the Minister mentioned address the adversarial nature of family law proceedings? It has to be available to anyone who needs it. This includes the reassurance of access to barring, safety and protection orders but...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 58. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of businesses which applied for the business continuity grant voucher scheme in counties Longford and Westmeath; the number of successful applications; the number of applications that remain to be processed; and the number of applications for the scheme in each county that were refused. [23211/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 99. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a list will be provided of medical conditions or diagnosis that preclude entry to the Defence Forces. [23213/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is a requirement for children to wear face masks while taking part in PE classes. [23207/20]