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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I wish to comment on something Mr Creegan said in terms of the routes going to An Bord Pleanála. Are they going collectively? I had thought there was consideration for a staged process. Are all 16 routes going together?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Decarbonising Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Good luck with that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Irish Ombudsman Forum: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses for their most informative opening remarks. For me, the Irish Ombudsman Forum is an organisation with which I am newly familiar, so I read with interest the witnesses' correspondence to the committee. I have a number of questions. First and foremost, I am interested in the number of cases that the ombudsman offices are dealing with on an annual basis. Ms Justice Ring...

Committee on Public Petitions: Irish Ombudsman Forum: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: Absolutely. I thank Ms Justice Ring. Principle 20 states the Ombudsman shall report to Parliament on the activities of the institution at least once a year. Is that done via committees the witnesses are linked with currently? Would it assist them if such a link existed with this committee to discuss the annual report or activities for the year?

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the Minister to the House to discuss the plans to improve and reform further and higher education and the research and innovation sector. As we have seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ability to innovate and adapt to the challenges posed has been critical. These skills should be at the heart of the culture we foster in higher education. After Covid, the relevant sectors and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan. [12894/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of his plans to enhance the community energy sector. [12895/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 437. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the case of a person (details supplied) to ensure the case is adequately investigated by authorities in Northern Ireland; the steps he will take to ensure the family is supported by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12966/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 505. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a school (details supplied) has been brought to her attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12876/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 521. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) will be provided with a copy of their leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13039/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 648. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); if he will request that Tusla investigate the allegations and take appropriate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13044/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 852. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider amending Covid-19 regulations to designate the monumental masonry sector which deals with the provision and maintenance of headstones in cemeteries (details supplied); if the sector can operate under existing regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12967/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 853. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to provide contact information and details regarding its vaccination service for persons who are housebound; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12968/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 854. To ask the Minister for Health the reason ozempic, also known as semaglutide, was taken off the drug payment scheme for all non-type 2 diabetic patients in July 2020 in circular 022/20; his plans to reinstate it on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12969/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 855. To ask the Minister for Health the sequence of dentists and dental staff in the national vaccine programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12970/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: 856. To ask the Minister for Health if he will include dentists and hygienists in the Be on Call for Ireland initiative, given that they deal with medical emergencies and have the required training to deal with such emergencies including the administration of adrenaline for anaphylaxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12971/21]

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I welcome the Minister and the Minister of State and thank them for their time and for taking questions this morning. The general indicators seem to be going well. The Minister and Minister of State outlined some of the indicators in terms of vaccinations. I note that the numbers in respect of one of the cohorts, that of front-line hospital staff, have gone from 16% to 4%, which is...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: In his correspondence, the Secretary General, Mr. Griffin, mentions that a value for money review of the Eircode system will be conducted at some point this year. Can the committee be furnished with that review once it is complete? Can we examine it and bring the Department back in at some point?

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

Cormac Devlin: The discussion has been fascinating. I thank all of the witnesses for their contributions. Dr. Sloman spoke very passionately about what has happened in Wales. One of the elements we are talking about is the use of electric vehicles and how that can be facilitated, particularly in major towns and cities in terms of the infrastructure that is required, such as through the provision of...

Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Mar 2021)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Minister very much for being here to listen to the discussion on this very important Bill, the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021. This legislation will help every child to get the best possible start in life, allowing parents to spend more time with their children during the first year of their life. This Bill seeks to amend the Parent’s Leave and...