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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (13 Jan 2021)

Alan Farrell: 978. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the waiting times for patients listed to see a consultant neurologist in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1262/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Jan 2021)

Alan Farrell: 977. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which neurological service referrals are prioritised in Beaumont Hospital to ensure the more urgent cases are assessed as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1261/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme (21 Jan 2021)

Alan Farrell: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to any processing issues of home tuition payments to autism spectrum disorder, ASD, schools that provide this service for families and children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3312/21]

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: This Bill aims to address the obvious need for increased housing stock in Ireland. It proposes to do so by bringing together stakeholders such as local authorities, housing agencies and voluntary groups to provide services to local authorities in order to assist them in the performance of their functions. In doing so, it will provide more affordable housing for the tens of thousands of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 831. To ask the Minister for Health his proposals with regard to the vaccination of the 70 plus age group who do not have a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8508/21]

Covid-19 (Drug and Alcohol Services, and Homelessness): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: With Deputy Cathal Crowe, although I believe there may be a third Deputy who is not present currently.

Covid-19 (Drug and Alcohol Services, and Homelessness): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: I will repeat a theme that began at the start of this discussion. During the pandemic, there has been a reduction in the availability of services. The Ministers of State are acutely aware of that. What level of additional funding or support will be put in place presently and as we head further into 2021? It is imperative that we recognise the general depression in society owing to the...

Covid-19 (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: First, I welcome the Tánaiste's comments on Aer Lingus. I think he will accept that most employees on the support schemes and who are sitting at home will take his comments literally when he states that Aer Lingus will not be allowed to fail. The past 12 months have been a particularly punishing time for business, which I know the Tánaiste and all Members of the House accept....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: I welcome our guests and thank them for their interesting opening statements. I confirm I am on the parliamentary premises. Given the subject matter we are discussing this afternoon, I want to focus on the difficulties we have in achieving sustainable communities because of urban sprawl. In equal measure, we also have very well-thought-out and well-worked plans on large-scale, higher...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: The witnesses spoke about their professional experience of other jurisdictions in rolling out rail projects. We have been talking about metro in Dublin since 1971 when it was first proposed by An Foras Forbartha. Some 50 years later, we are still talking about it. While it is about to go to planning - or so we believe - these are the difficulties we have in this jurisdiction. I do not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: If it is helpful to the Chairman, I will happily cede my second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of the Technological Universities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank Senator Dolan for helping me earlier because I had to take an important call. I apologise for having to step away just as the Minister of State finished his opening statement. As a former student of Waterford Institute of Technology, I am pleased with the statements made on this matter in recent days by the Minister, his Department, the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach. Given what...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to ensure that connecting routes held by Irish aviation companies are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9889/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of funding provided to date under the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9890/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 443. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken to ensure that the full leaving certificate curriculum will be covered in advance of the 2021 examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9884/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 444. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports being implemented to address the mental health needs of students and the increased need for support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9888/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Immigration Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 612. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of investments made through the National Integration Fund in tabular form; the further plans he is considering to enhance community integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9891/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 892. To ask the Minister for Health if he is considering the use of antigen testing regimes in non-healthcare settings to facilitate return to sectoral activity when emerging from level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9885/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 893. To ask the Minister for Health the plans being considered for the reopening of the gay men’s health service which has been closed since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9886/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (24 Feb 2021)

Alan Farrell: 894. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to address the gap in data relating to sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV in the absence of regular screening and testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9887/21]