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Protecting Jobs and Supporting Business: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: We had a debate earlier on workers' rights. I know the Tánaiste will have an interest in what was said and in the nature of the economy we are trying to grapple with, even since before Covid arrived, which is a low-pay economy. The Tánaiste spoke about this in his remarks also. We have spoken before about the disproportionate number of young people and migrant workers who are on...

Protecting Jobs and Supporting Business: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: My point is made but I want it to be recorded. The Minister of State, with respect, is here and he made a contribution which was well put together and was appreciated, but the Government cannot go on the airwaves and in the media and suggest that the Opposition is not being constructive, that the Opposition is part of the problem or that the Opposition is trying to sow confusion when in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (16 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties reported by a school (details supplied) in getting increased broadband capacity; if funding is available for this and other schools to expand such capacity; if there is a delay caused by a tendering process; and if there are multiple schools affected or if the issue is particular to an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: It might be appropriate that the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, is taking this because he is in charge of the national drugs strategy. The issue of drugs is an important issue throughout the country but on the north side of Dublin, it causes great heartache. In June 2019 on a visit to political leaders in Dublin Bay North, the assistant Garda commissioner confirmed that a Garda...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister of State for his response but the language in it does not give me much comfort. It states: "... I understand from An Garda Síochána that proposals for a new station will be considered as part of the next Garda accommodation programme". The assistant Garda commissioner announced in June 2019 that it would happen. I worry when I see words like "proposals" and...

Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I might cut my contribution to five minutes or thereabouts to facilitate other Members who wish to make contributions and who have been here all day. It is only fair we share the time. While everybody wants to support the Bill tabled by Sinn Féin, and the Labour Party also appreciates the opportunity to speak on the issue of housing, I am disappointed the Minister is no longer in the...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I will be sharing time with my colleague, Deputy Duncan Smith. The Labour Party will support Deputy Ward's motion. I have sympathy with what the previous speaker said about not demonising young people and, indeed, particular areas. There is an area in my constituency which is having a particular issue at the moment. The Minister knows that because I wrote to her, the Garda Commissioner...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: While the Minister is here I will recap-----

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I did not interrupt Deputy Donnelly.

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am being truthful.

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To recap the points I have made, I have written to the Minister regarding the particular park I have a concern about. The crime commission on the northside is important. The Garda station is important. The funding of local communities is important. Members cannot come to the House and speak about a lack of funding when they are voting, through their parties, to cut it at a local level.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (22 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 799. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the drug dupilumab; if Ireland is one of only two countries in the EU in which the drug is not available as part of the health services drugs list; if his further attention has been drawn to a submission by a foundation (details supplied) regarding the efficacy of the drug and the potential impact on suitable patients; and...

Sick Leave and Parental Leave (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will be sharing time with Deputy Nash. I am very proud to propose this Bill to the House as a member of the Labour Party. This party and the labour movement were founded to protect workers and what is more important in a pandemic and health crisis? What greater action can the State take to protect workers during this pandemic only to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for extending the help to buy scheme; when the changes were applied; if consideration was given to backdating the stimulus scheme from March 2020 when the Covid-19 lockdown occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25917/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 92. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average cost of one, two, three and four-bedroomed local authority new build units on the basis of costings submitted by local authorities over the past 12 months; the details of all in costs and construction only costs; and the itemised costed list of the individual non-construction costs for each unit size. [25774/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cost of Part V social housing units by local authority in each of the years 2015 to 2019; the average cost of each unit by local authority for the same period; the number of leased Part V units by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25775/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cost of social housing capital investment programme units by local authority in each of the years 2015 to 2019; the cost of each unit by local authority for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25776/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cost of capital assistance scheme units by local authority in each of the years 2015 to 2019; the cost of each unit by local authority for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25777/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cost of a turnkey social housing unit by local authority from 2015 to 2019; the cost of each unit by local authority for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25779/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (23 Sep 2020)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 96. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cost of capital advance leasing facility units by local authority in each of the years 2015 to 2019; the cost of each unit by local authority for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25778/20]