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Back to School, Further and Higher Education and Special Education: Statements (3 Sep 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish Deputy Foley well in her brief as Minister. In my contribution to the debate on school transport, I will refer to a case with which the Minister will be familiar. It relates to John the Baptist community school in Hospital, County Limerick. At present, 38 students in east Limerick are without bus tickets. They live in such areas as Fedamore, Carnane, Ballybricken, Ballyneety,...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Sep 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: To give context to this debate, I met a number of publicans in Limerick city a short time ago and their main request is that they be allowed to reopen. I must be looking at different legislation from what many other speakers are seeing. When I read section 3, I see that it makes specific reference, in subsection (1)(a), to members of the Garda entering a premises for "the purposes of giving...

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will speak briefly to the section. I have listened intently as the amendments have been gone through in considerable detail. My contribution will be very brief. I welcome the Minister's commitment to look at the issue of proprietary directors. There may be six proprietary directors in a company holding 15% each. Their situation is slightly different from that of self-employed people....

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Would it be possible to allow the Minister to provide a brief summation?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Michael Healy-Rae for giving way. I welcome the July stimulus package of €7.2 billion. I wish to raise a few points that have come up in conversations I have had with business people in Limerick and north Tipperary, particularly relating to the employment wage subsidy scheme. The existing scheme covers proprietary directors, who are people with more than 50%...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 35. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will receive PRSI contributions in order that their future entitlements are not impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18797/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 77. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons receiving the pandemic unemployment payment; the way in which the figure compares with the number receiving the payment at its peak; the steps that will be taken to support persons to move off the payment and return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18798/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, outline the steps that have been taken to address the current oversight for driver licences that have expired but fall outside the four-month extension period from March to 30 June? Will she consider an extension for the cases of those whose licence expired in July but who cannot renew online or obtain a timely appointment at a National Driver...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for that. I have three quick questions. First, when did the Department of Transport apply to the European Commission for this extension? Second, what is the length of the extension? 1 o’clock Third, how long does the Minister of State expect it will be before the European Commission will come back with a response regarding that extension period? It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding the validity date of the NCT certificate of a driver (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18008/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (16 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister. The Shannon Group is under his direct responsibility. The submission made by it referred to the cost of keeping Shannon Heritage open for a year. We understand that the gross figure is approximately €4 million. Given that the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be extended under the July stimulus, that figure will now be considerably less. We welcome the fact...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (16 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister with responsibility for tourism, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for taking the time to take this important debate. We are here today to discuss Shannon Heritage. It is part of the Shannon Group. We held a meeting with representatives of the Shannon Group in early June. They gave a commitment that they would look to apply for funding to Government to ensure that the Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the number of households in the amber area of national broadband coverage marginally outside the reach of commercial operators, Eir rural roll-out and the existing national broadband plan roll-out (details supplied); the steps being taken to expedite the roll out of the national...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status or eligibility for stamp 4 naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16256/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Driver Licence Service did not extend the validity of driver licences beyond 30 June 2020; if the matter will be reviewed for those drivers who fall outside the criteria for online renewal and cannot obtain a timely appointment such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State. I wish to follow up quickly on a few things. A large number of people in my constituency of Limerick City and in north Tipperary work at Shannon Airport. The Minister did not make reference to Shannon Heritage in her response. More than 300 people are employed there during the peak season and 145 are employed year-round. If a proposal comes from the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, to the House and wish her well in her post. This debate is about Shannon Airport, specifically the detrimental impact Covid-19 has had on its operations. There has been a 96% reduction in passenger numbers in Shannon Airport since March. Passenger numbers are likely to be 70% lower than last year. Cork and Dublin airports will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Pages 26 to 28 of the programme for Government set out commitments around the capital programme, including a €6.1 million grant for Shannon Airport. There is reference to engaging with other EU member states on specific funding supports for aviation and looking at flexibility around state aid rules. There is also reference to the Tourism Ireland regional co-operative marketing fund...

Reopening of Schools and Summer Provision 2020: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask the Minister for a quick response to this question. St. Gabriel's special needs school, Dooradoyle, Limerick, intends to participate in the school summer provision but it has specific needs. Many of their children are immobile and in wheelchairs and will not be able to meet the normal social distancing requirements. I know the school has been in contact with his Department. I ask...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: There has been a large number of queries about the opening of hairdressers and barbershops in Limerick. I have met these traders several times and I will meet them again later this afternoon. They want certainty about when they will be able to reopen. Earlier is obviously better. Can the Minister provide an update on the process? I understand it will be considered by NPHET. When will...