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Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister made one whistle-stop visit there in three years.

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: It was stated at the committee yesterday that the advice from NPHET was not adhered to or was not taken on board at that time anyway. We were also told yesterday the Minister for Health is currently examining the possibility of a mandatory 14-day period of self-isolation. This is causing considerable confusion. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport referred to the industry as...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Is the Minister indicating that we will move to a stage when the 14-day period of self-isolation will be mandatory? Is that something the Government is planning to implement?

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. I thank the Minister. One of the public criticisms of the 14-day period of self-isolation is that somebody can come out of the airport and hop onto a bus to their final destination with the possible transmission of infection. It is exacerbated by the lack of face coverings on public transport. Anybody using public transport will be aware of that. Yesterday at the Covid-19...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I will take seven minutes and Deputies Quinlivan and Wynne will take four minutes each. I welcome the announcement of the establishment of a task force for aviation recovery. It is very much needed and I ask that it be established and get through its work as quickly as possible. I recommend and encourage the Minister to include the unions representing workers, including Fórsa, SIPTU...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when apprentice mechanics who had their studies interrupted due to Covid-19 will be able to return to study; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the interruption has prevented many apprentices moving on to the next pay scale (details supplied); if he has considered a way to accommodate apprentices in the meantime; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Regulations (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 475. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of construction workers who have been refused return to work due to the fact their Safe Pass expired before 1 March 2020; the way in which the matter will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9277/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 476. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures she has taken to help reduce the number of job losses at a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9278/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 477. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when beauticians can return to work; the sector specific guidance being provided to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9282/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 478. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when driving instructors can return to work; the sector specific guidance being provided to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9283/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 682. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the agreement with private hospitals is providing value for money; his plans for the agreement; his plans to extend or cancel the contract; and the timeline and the criteria to be used to make this decision. [9285/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 683. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the return of non-Covid-19 healthcare in acute hospitals; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9287/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 684. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment. [9288/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 685. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment. [9289/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 686. To ask the Minister for Health if Ireland will support the Costa Rica and World Health Organisation proposal to create a global pooling mechanism for rights in the data, knowledge and technologies useful in the prevention, detection and treatment of the Covid-19 pandemic which is scheduled to be launched on 29 May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9294/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 962. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the guidelines which apply to driving a taxi during Covid-19; if passenger screens are mandatory; if so, the implications for insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9284/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 959. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver tests carried out in March, April and May in each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019, in tabular form. [9279/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 960. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meetings that have taken place to discuss the future of the driver test system, that is, lessons and tests; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9280/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 961. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered postponing, deferring or altering the delivery method of CPC courses for lorry, coach and bus drivers in view of Covid-19 restrictions; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (3 Jun 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1024. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of referrals to Tusla in March and April 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, by referring body and reason in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9290/20]