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Social Welfare Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: I was looking for clarity on the proposal for a report on employers' contributions to the Social Insurance Fund. Will the Minister repeat what she said about that? I think she is excluding a whole cohort of young people who do not fall into the categories she listed and they are the ones about whom I am concerned. Obviously, it does not impact on them if they are living away from the home,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ophthalmology Services (9 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 211. To ask the Minister for Health the number of applicants and amount of funding provided to the community ophthalmic services scheme in 2019; the same details to date in 2020; and the average amount of reimbursement provided per applicant in each year. [42323/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Deportation Orders (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her office will allow deportations of failed applicants for international protection to take place during the Covid-19 crisis or if a halt to deportations only applies to level 5 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42528/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Deportation Orders (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: I greatly welcome the indication the Minister gave yesterday in the Seanad that no deportations would be allowed during the pandemic. My question might seem a bit redundant, but I ask her to reiterate the Department's intention regarding those who have received letters. I put particular emphasis on the cases off the two care workers that I have raised with the Minister repeatedly. What do...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Deportation Orders (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: I thank the Minister; that is very helpful. Just before I came in here, I spoke to two care workers who have received deportation orders. Their concern now is that one of their work permits has expired and the other will expire in the next couple of weeks. That does not help us because it means that two care workers who could be doing very useful and vital work during the pandemic are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Deportation Orders (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: I welcome what the Minister said. I will ensure that these issues are followed up. Ultimately, the pandemic may spike and subside here and in other countries, but if these are the conditions under which people are allowed to remain, then the deportation orders are like a sword of Damocles hanging over them. It is a tragedy and a pity. These are human beings who have a huge contribution to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 82. To ask the Minister for Health the reason students in the healthcare sector who are working in public hospitals and on the front line of services during the Covid-19 pandemic are being told they must get the flu vaccination shot and must pay the full cost themselves; if he will arrange for such students to be reimbursed the costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42324/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: We have heard a lot about student nurses and the work they are doing on the front line at the moment. I want to ask specifically why they are being asked to pay for the flu jab. It is perfectly understandable that they would receive the flu jab given that they are front-line workers and working very hard with patients in Covid wards etc. Why, particularly when they are not being paid for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: I thank the Minister for his answer. I will provide him with the information I have. Again, we are hearing, in regard to student nurses, that something should not be happening. It should not be happening that they are not getting paid for work they are doing. It should not be happening that they are working instead of studying. It should not be happening that they are not supervised. It...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: I appreciate the Minister's answer but the fact is that it is almost like the Government is blinkered to the fact that we are still in a pandemic. That is ignored and we are told that they should be students and they should be training. In fact, they are students and they are working. It is not that we are demanding that they become part of the workforce. We recognise that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 28. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps a person should take in appealing to her Department for permission to stay after their application for international protection has failed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42529/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ophthalmology Services (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 149. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the reimbursements to applicants under the community ophthalmic services scheme have now been capped; the average figure now reimbursed across the scheme; and if he will make arrangements to ensure vulnerable low income applicants and their children can access additional supports to recover the costs if needed. [42325/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 201. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42698/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 210. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42699/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42711/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 235. To ask the Minister for Finance if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42700/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 241. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42706/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 243. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if professional fees are paid by her Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42710/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42704/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Bríd Smith: 287. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42701/20]