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Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: The Minister's presentation of those arguments and issues was contradicted by the Taoiseach and other Government Ministers minutes and days later. That is a fact.

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: There was fearmongering about having second lockdowns, when the Minister had to be contradicted again by the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and other front-line Ministers. The Minister was also contradicted by the acting Chief Medical Officer. The Minister also did an interview in which he compared children who are going to school and the dangers and risks associated with that with children...

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: Sinn Féin has consistently set out a common sense approach to tackling the pandemic. This is in stark contrast to the approach of the Government at times, which includes ideas many people see as bonkers, mixed messaging and missed targets in respect of testing and tracing. We proposed an amendment to the motion, which was ruled out of order. This amendment called for the removal of...

Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Cancer Screening: Motion [Private Members] (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: The Minister of State and I soldiered together and campaigned in respect of many local issues in Waterford. It is a bit surreal to see her sitting across the floor now and holding ministerial office. I take this, my first opportunity in the Chamber at least, to commend her on her appointment and to wish her well. It is very telling that everybody who spoke tonight referred either to...

Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Cancer Screening: Motion [Private Members] (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: I want to offer some clarification that might be helpful. We are proposing the motion and then the speaking order kicks in, which would be Sinn Féin and then Labour. I imagine that is what it is.

Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Cancer Screening: Motion [Private Members] (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — this State has the third highest rate of cancer in the world with more than 43,000 cancers diagnosed on an annual basis; — the importance of catching cancer early is indisputable; — fewer than 100,000 people were screened in the first half of this year compared to 500,000 in all of 2019, with the National...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Foreshore Licences (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process for granting foreshore fishing licences on the river Blackwater; the number of licences sought; the number of licences granted; the entitlements accompanying a licence and the permissions granted or not granted in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding eel fishing here compared to other EU countries and the UK; the reason for divergences from EU common policy; if a review will be conducted on the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21236/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public service obligation contract in place for the 607, 617 and 627 bus routes in Waterford city operated by a company (details supplied); when the contract will expire and will be due for tender again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21112/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a city service (details supplied) ceases at 20:20 on a Monday to Thursday basis and does not operate a Sunday service; if the NTA will consider requesting the company to expand the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21113/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost for investment in public transport to make it accessible for persons with disabilities in 2018 and 2019; the funding for this purpose allocated for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21375/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 387. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the housing adaption grants by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21390/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 642. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of rolling out the WALK PEER employment support service model nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21393/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Support Grant (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 673. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the carer’s support grant to €2,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21382/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Support Grant (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 674. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the carer’s allowance by €5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21383/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Support Grant (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 675. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the carer’s benefit by €5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21384/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 676. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the disability allowance by €5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21385/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Blind Person's Pension (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 677. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the blind pension by €9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21386/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 678. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of reforming the wage subsidy scheme as per the all-party Oireachtas disability group recommendation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21392/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (8 Sep 2020)

David Cullinane: 835. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of recruiting an additional psychologist for institutes of higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21409/20]