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

Holly Cairns: While I agree with some of the sentiments raised by the members of the Rural Independent Group, I would like to know why they did not raise this as a general motion. This motion will not solve the problem they seek to address. They are trying to alter measures that are based on a statutory instrument, not on last week’s Bill. The regulations they are seeking to overturn are not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (9 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will elaborate on his recent statement that student contribution fees are too high; and the timeline for the reduction of these fees. [22806/20]

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: I congratulate the Minister of State on her appointment. I welcome change in this Department because it is much needed. I wish the Minister of State lots of luck and I look forward to working with her. The past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for people with disabilities and their families. I refer to the issues of underlying health concerns, the absence of day and...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Flood Relief Schemes (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 53. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if targeted supports will be provided for businesses in the areas affected by flooding in western areas of County Cork recently. [23162/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 56. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of HSA inspections of meat processing plants that have been carried out for compliance with Covid-19 regulations since 12 March 2020; and the number that were unannounced. [23141/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason those earning under €13,000 were made ineligible for the stay and spend scheme, including persons on disability and carer's allowance. [23160/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Flood Relief Schemes (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if targeted supports will be provided for homes in the areas affected by flooding in western areas of County Cork recently. [23162/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Work Placement Programmes (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 139. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on providing funding for the supported employment service to independently operate its own work placement programmes to support those more distant from the labour market to gain work experience. [23139/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 140. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on providing additional funding for the supported employment service to enable the service to top-up welfare payments to the level of the minimum wage without affecting the underlying payments for the duration of the work placement. [23140/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Sector (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 143. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the proposed introduction of baby boxes for all new parents will commence. [23154/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Sector (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 144. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the proposed introduction of baby boxes for new parents will include all parents regardless of immigration status. [23155/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions being made for students applying to the CAO in 2020 based on leaving certificate results from previous years. [23152/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his engagement with colleges and universities to enable the provision of additional places in high demand courses. [23149/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the campaign by an organisation (details supplied) to reduce student contribution fees in 2020 by €500. [23150/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 162. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on amending the student grant statutory instrument to enable students reclassify as their personal circumstances relevant to the classification change. [23151/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Media Monitoring (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department or bodies working on behalf of his Department are monitoring social media for those that criticise government policy. [23153/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 169. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 7,455 persons that were refused entry here in 2019 that were subsequently detained in a prison or Garda station or transferred to a prison or Garda station. [23135/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 170. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons refused entry here from 27 March 2020 to date; the number that were subsequently detained and transferred to a prison or Garda station; and the length of time they were detained. [23136/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Media Monitoring (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department or bodies working on behalf of her Department are monitoring social media for those that criticise the direct provision system and Government policy. [23137/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 172. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if applicants for citizenship are required to have a valid GNIB card in view of the fact the cards are not currently being issued. [23138/20]