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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses for their time and I thank Mr. Donohoe for his opening statement. I have a few questions, which I will try to get through as quickly as I can. As I have only 14 minutes, and I would like the opportunity to come back in again, I will keep my questions brief, but I hope that the witnesses contributions will be lengthy which, I am sure, will please anybody watching these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: Mr. Donohoe referred to Brexit. Is he aware of work done to identify the trade voids that currently exist and were created following Britain's exit from the EU and the Single Market? Trying to identify and fill those voids would be a good way for us to begin the job of expansion. Will he elaborate on that and the potential to mitigate against shocks to our economy, if we can diversify into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: We cannot ignore the elephant in the room. Wages are a big issue in that sector. It is not necessarily that the employment is unattractive. At various stages in the recent past it was a very attractive role. People say the money would not pay them. Lowering the bar and widening the pool and changing the rules around what licences are acceptable is a sticking plaster. If we have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I agree. I will leave it at that because I am conscious other members wish to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I will try not to take the full time, given that other members wish to contribute. I agree 100% with Senator Garvey's comments on HETAC. I used to work for HETAC, which no longer exists. It was subsumed into Quality and Qualifications Ireland, QQI, but the work continues. A large amount can and should be done around the national qualifications framework and the European qualifications...

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: This day 22 years ago my grandmother died, unfortunately. We all miss her greatly. When she was sick she was taken to hospital in a Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance. That is the experience of my family: the care we got, the compassion with which we were treated, the speed, efficiency and all-round decency of the men and women who turned up. That is the experience of thousands of Dubliners....

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to make a brief contribution this afternoon. The Minister of State said the programme for Government commits to retaining access to private healthcare services for people in Ireland and ensuring choice for those accessing healthcare and that while such a high proportion of people hold health insurance across Ireland, it makes sense to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (7 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 118. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the consultation process has commenced regarding the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021; and the associations and organisations that will be consulted. [59806/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (7 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 135. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the provisions of the payment of wages (amendment) (tips and gratuities) Bill will come into force through the primary legislation itself or through secondary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60295/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 632. To ask the Minister for Health the structures that are being put in place to allow passengers to acquire an antigen or PCR test in order to travel over the Christmas period given that many pharmacies and health facilities will be closed during this time; if he has spoken with his European and international counterparts in relation to this matter given persons will be entering and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Citizens' Assembly (2 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality recommendation that a statutory right to reasonable access to flexible working be introduced; if this recommendation has been accepted; if so, the stage plans to introduce it are at; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 199. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of general practitioners currently being experienced in north County Dublin; if he has plans to specifically address the increasing general practice needs for the growing population of north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59604/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 200. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for the opening of Swords primary care centre; if he is giving consideration to directly employing general practitioners in this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59605/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Dec 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 201. To ask the Minister for Health if special arrangements will be made for those with underlying conditions to receive their booster vaccine from their general practitioners instead of at a vaccination centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59606/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (30 Nov 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be provided for a school (details supplied) to allow for an increase in the student population specifically in order that additional first-year students can be taken in for the academic year 2022. [58391/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research Funding (30 Nov 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 450. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the report (details supplied) which outlined the way the State is lagging in the global research race due to scares public spending on research, development and innovation over the past decade. [58498/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Births (30 Nov 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 528. To ask the Minister for Health the reason women, who were previously married, but subsequently obtained a divorce, are being asked to secure the signature of their divorced partner when they attempt to register the birth of a child with their new partner. [58390/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Insurance Coverage (30 Nov 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 557. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a spouse can be removed from a medical society that is a restricted membership undertaking as defined in the Health Insurance Act 1994 scheme by their partner without their knowledge upon the breakdown of a marriage and relationship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58499/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Climate Action Plan (25 Nov 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 343. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the members of the climate change oversight group established in his Department; the number of times the group has met since establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58128/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (25 Nov 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 344. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to prioritise groups (details supplied) for vaccine booster shots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58129/21]