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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: Last week, I raised the issue of varying restrictions in maternity hospitals across the country. After an exchange with the Minister of State and the HSE management for the Cork-Kerry region, I am even more unsure about how the decisions are being made. The Minister stated it is based on an individual hospital and the HSE stated it is based on the region the woman is in. I wonder which is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: Is it regional, hospital by hospital or nationwide at present?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: When people can attend a wedding with 49 other people, they cannot be with their partner.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: The town and village renewal scheme with accelerated measures for Covid-19 has been a welcome and successful programme. It has supported 106 towns and villages across every county to adapt to living with Covid. For example, it has facilitated the purchase of stage and amplification equipment for community events and concerts in west Cork and the revamp of Macroom town centre. Given the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister. The town and village renewal scheme's funding is the type of practical and tangible support that communities need. At a time when rural areas have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, the scheme is not only helping us to adjust, but is offering a lifeline for main street shops and other family businesses. The two schemes have cost just over €6.1 million...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: The scheme is welcome and has helped, which I appreciate. However, villages have tended to lose out. These communities, which often live in the shadow of regional towns, could do with a crucial boost this year. For example, Ballydehob in west Cork put together a fantastic application reimagining the whole village as an inclusive social space where locals and visitors could avail of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 40. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps taken to advance the commitment in the Programme for Government to improve connectivity and access for rural dwellers to work, study, social activities and public services while reducing car dependence. [24320/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 41. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will expand the 2020 town and village renewal scheme outline for accelerated measure in response to Covid-19 to enable more communities to avail of this funding. [24321/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Trade Union Membership (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 45. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if his attention has been drawn to reports that an organisation (details supplied) is refusing to engage with unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Workplace Safety (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 50. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of cyclists killed while cycling as part of their job in each of the years from 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24650/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process for granting foreshore fishing licences in Bantry and Kenmare Bay; 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. [24664/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Agrifood Sector (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the UNEP report Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Food Systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24667/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24665/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide investment for covered bus stops in towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24666/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT collected on feminine hygiene products annually since 2015, in tabular form; and, if he will consider ring-fencing these moneys to fund period poverty programmes. [24670/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Communications (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department or bodies working on behalf of his Department are monitoring social media for those that criticise Government policy. [24671/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Third Level Education (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 94. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Údarás na Gaeltachta will continue to fund Gaeilge based initiatives in third-level institutes to the same levels as previous years in view of the fact it now falls under the remit of her Department. [24648/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of vacant site tax collected annually by each local authority in each of the years between 1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2019, in tabular form. [24673/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Briefing (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the briefing for Ministers she received on commencing her role will be made publicly available. [24672/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Online Safety (17 Sep 2020)

Holly Cairns: 145. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the annual report by an organisation (details supplied) highlighting the vulnerability of children and young persons online [24668/20]