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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 132. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) can expect to have their documentation returned from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. [40743/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 174. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of 5 November 2020, the outcome of the meeting of the rare diseases technology review committee in the week commencing 5 November 2020; the status of the assessment of the medicines referred to the committee, specifically a medicine (details supplied); and the specific dates which he expects the committee to meet in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit and Readiness of Businesses, Employees and Communities: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: I apologise before I start. I must go to the convention centre where the Dáil is sitting today, so I cannot stay for the full meeting, but I will catch up on its proceedings later. Reference was made to the need for adequate and agile supports. That was made in the context of business, but adequate and agile supports could be made in the context of communities and workers as well as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit and Readiness of Businesses, Employees and Communities: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: With four weeks to go, is Ms King hopeful that such an agreement will be reached?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit and Readiness of Businesses, Employees and Communities: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: That tells me all I need to know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit and Readiness of Businesses, Employees and Communities: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: I am going to have to cut Mr. O'Brien short there because our time is tight.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit and Readiness of Businesses, Employees and Communities: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: I was very struck by the submission from Border Communities against Brexit on the high levels of unemployment, particularly along the Border. Do the witnesses from Border Communities against Brexit feel that enough has been done? Has there been a level of engagement that would indicate a realisation at the level of Government of the high levels of unemployment particularly youth...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 91. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the extension to maternity leave is not being introduced until April 2021 as opposed to immediate introduction after budget 2021 or January 2021. [40761/20]

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with na Teachtaí Patricia Ryan and Martin Browne. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to introduce the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020. Its purpose is to protect workers in their workplaces. That is its one and only aim. The Bill proposes a straightforward amendment to the Safety,...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes, of course. I do not want to start a row with the Minister of State, but with the greatest of respect, when he says that the issue is being looked at, while I am sure this is not how he intends it, it sounds a little like it is being kept in file in a filing cabinet. I am happy that we are having the debate and that the Minister of State has had the opportunity to outline what the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Asylum Seekers (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 135. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps he is taking to ensure that vulnerable refugees receive the necessary medical care if they experience psychological difficulties in view of the situation which occurred at a reception centre (details supplied) recently. [40760/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 201. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if art galleries will be allowed open with health and safety precautions in place when the public health restrictions change. [40937/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 205. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the performing arts industry has been forgotten about as Ireland regresses the level 5 public health restrictions; and the reason socially distanced children’s drama dance classes are not allowed return to operate. [41035/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 240. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason workers on the pandemic unemployment payment cannot receive the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 374. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the HSE’s enhanced community care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41028/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reviews (3 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: 375. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the national review of specialist cardiac services; the workplan for the remainder of 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41029/20]

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will be sharing time. I feel very privileged to bring forward this very important legislation which seeks to deliver a much-needed support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, a statutory entitlement to domestic violence paid leave. Today, let us not forget, is the final day of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Quite simply,...

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: Legislation has a role in offering protections in the workplace to ensure that victims' rights and entitlements as employees are both enhanced and protected. The provisions in this Bill will enable victims to take the necessary time off work to seek support, find accommodation and attend court in a structured and a supportive environment. I will read the words of a survivor of domestic abuse...

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: This has been a very important debate. The people watching it may include some who are experiencing domestic abuse. They are more likely to be women. They will see a unanimity of purpose from their political representatives on this issue, given that the Government is not opposing our proposals in this legislation. That is really important. However, I would prefer if the Government were...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test (8 Dec 2020)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this very important workers' rights issue. The denial of basic shelter and hygiene facilities, and for the avoidance of any doubt that is access to a toilet, for these workers is nothing short of a disgrace. They are left waiting out in the freezing cold and the rain while their students take the test in the instructor's car. The...