Results 461-480 of 5,398 for speaker:Cathal Crowe

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (12 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 323. To ask the Minister for Health the number of cycles of the PCR test that are being used in the field to diagnose the rising cases of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35846/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: I thank all our guests for appearing before the committee but, in particular, I welcome those from Limerick Chamber. At a committee meeting a number of weeks ago, I proposed we would invite them to present the Copenhagen Economics report, which was launched 13 months ago but whose relevance has been heightened, given the current crisis in the aviation sector. It provides the only credible...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: Briefly, I have a question for Dr. Cahill. Denmark and Holland have rejigged their aviation policy to see a more balanced approach to the regional airports. How has that worked? I also ask the Fórsa representative if the Aer Lingus employees in Shannon been short-changed. It seems they have run out of their cabin training hours. They have expired. Their contracts are not specific...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister for taking this very important Topical Issue this evening. Bunratty Castle in my constituency of Clare is almost 600 years old and King John's Castle in the neighbouring Limerick City constituency is almost 800 years old. These castles have withstood sieges, burnings and many battles waged outside their walls over the years. However, despite their physical bulk and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: One of the Shannon Heritage employees to whom I spoke today said, "We want to work". The employees are hungry to work and everything should be done to save jobs and keep the heritage sites in the mid-west open. I want to know whether the Government will offer a continuance of the supports it made available to Shannon Group and Shannon Heritage last August. The Minister's response suggests...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver theory tests can get back up and running; if extra staff will be recruited to clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36453/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct Transport Infrastructure Ireland to install a turning lane on the N68 road at Kilmorane, Ennis, County Clare in proximity to a store (details supplied) to facilitate the safe turning of traffic on this busy stretch of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36637/20]

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

Cathal Crowe: 228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department and the National Transport Authority will accept the business case made for a public bus service in Ennis, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 266. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to amending section 4.24 of the Covid restrictions support scheme in order that businesses in the supply chain to the events and entertainment sector are in a position to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36636/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance when assessments for primary medical certificates will recommence at a health centre (details supplied) in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason assessments for primary medical certificates were suspended at a health centre (details supplied) in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36976/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 339. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which she plans to support sites (details supplied) beyond 31 December 2020 from a tourism-related perspective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36634/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 380. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria for town status to be bestowed on a high population catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36635/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 401. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department will cover income losses incurred by Clare County Council as a result of the Cliffs of Moher site being closed and fewer vehicles parking in council-controlled parking zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37000/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 516. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to a proposal to close schools early on 18 December 2020 to allow for a full week of reduced movements for families in order that they might be healthy and safe enough to visit grandparents and so on for the festive period. [36736/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 546. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will engage with the building unit in order for approval to be given to develop a new stand-alone ASD unit for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36973/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (17 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 838. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an assessment appointment for a primary medical certificate at a health centre in Limerick city. [36974/20]

Rural and Community Development: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: I am sharing time with Deputies Christopher O'Sullivan and Cahill. It is just over a week since Joe Biden was declared President-elect of the United States. The Clare Echo, a free sheet newspaper in my home county of Clare, ran a very witty headline regarding the election which trended nationally. The headline read: "West Clare hotelier loses out in US Presidential election." Truth be...

Community Safety and Preventing Crime: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: I understand that a pay freeze is currently in place for An Garda Síochána but reforms continue to be rolled out. Gardaí are the real knights in shining armour at the moment, policing our country during a time of crisis. Some feel that this is happening rather quickly and by stealth, without incremental pay changes. These reforms include the much-discussed Garda operating...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (18 Nov 2020)

Cathal Crowe: 123. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons already taking part in the community employment scheme will be allowed to continue to finish out their tenure; and if new referrals will be made for the scheme going forward. [37307/20]