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Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (24 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 1044. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are taking place with drug alcohol task forces and projects given the commitment in budget 2021 to increase the core funding for existing drug task force services during 2021 and the widespread recognition that there will be a significant increase in demand for addiction services when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted; and if not, when these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 1045. To ask the Minister for Health if the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy will provide for a clear and urgent response to drug related intimidation, debt and violence; and if the revised strategy will include a strong commitment to putting in place the long-term and sustainable economic initiatives that are required to address the issue. [10580/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 1046. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy will address the limitations of the health diversion programme that is currently being developed by his Department and which will continue to criminalise possession of drugs for persons caught more than once or twice in some circumstances, that is, those persons with the most serious drug...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: National Public Health Emergency Team (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 6. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will update this Deputy on his finding further to his statement on 28 January 2021 (details supplied). [10943/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention been drawn to the lack of banks in the Irish market that accept carer’s allowance income as income for the purposes of loans, mortgages and other financial products following the withdrawal of a bank (details supplied); his plans to remedy these issues; the suggested recourse for those on carer’s allowance that need financial...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 79. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will provide additional public restroom facilities within the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10945/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 175. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils who have opted into the in-person supplementary programme to support the education and-or care needs of pupils with complex needs scheme; if the number of students availing of the programme is smaller; and the number of teachers and SNAs participating in the scheme. [10946/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will expedite plans for a new payroll system due to be completed in the latter part of 2021 to reduce the cost to her Department on posting out payslips; if she will commit that spending to support DEIS schools instead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10947/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Micro Credit Scheme (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 179. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of "It Makes Sense" loans that have been taken over in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form; if there has been a noted increase since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10951/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 188. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the lack of banks in the Irish market that accept carer’s allowance income as income for the purposes of loans, mortgages and other financial products following the withdrawal of a bank (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10950/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 189. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average length of time a person claims carer’s allowance. [10953/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (25 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 235. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of areas in Dublin that do not have access to a community policing outreach van; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10949/21]

Reopening Schools and Leaving Certificate Examinations: Statements (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: I have a number of questions but there probably will not be enough time to have a full and substantial discussion around all of them. The Minister, Deputy Foley, or the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, might give a response to me in writing on any points they cannot deal with today. At the outset, it is important to state that absolutely everybody wants the schools reopened for all our...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 236. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 25 February 2021, if the OPW will consider putting in place portable toilets in the park and ensure that all restroom facilities within the park are open and available to visitors to the park. [12157/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 305. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expected timeline for the resumption of youth soccer under the COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead plan in view of the role that the sport plays in promoting positive mental health in young people especially in disadvantaged communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12150/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 524. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to educators in DEIS band one schools who will not receive a reduction in their staffroom schedule calling for inclusion in the staffing schedule reduction which is set to benefit all primary schools with the exception of DEIS band one junior and vertical schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Fees (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 521. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all students who paid junior certificate examination and leaving certificate examination fees in 2020 have received a refund; if not, the number of students still awaiting a refund; the cause for delay; and when a refund can be expected. [12151/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 522. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if State certificates of completion will be issued to junior certificate candidates in 2021; if this certificate will serve as a mechanism for entry into apprenticeships; if not, the way in which students who were due to complete the junior certificate examinations can be deemed eligible for entry into apprenticeships; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 523. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of including DEIS band one junior and vertical schools along with DEIS band one senior schools for the planned class size reductions in the staffing schedule; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12154/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (3 Mar 2021)

Gary Gannon: 1007. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum repeatedly presenting at accident and emergency departments as they are unable to afford to pay for their prescriptions to alleviate the symptoms of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12146/21]