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Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Chairman, will you make a statement on this to the Dáil?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Under Standing Orders, a Member of the House may make a statement-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Your refusal to address the comments makes it impossible for this meeting to continue, in private session or in public. You have an opportunity, under Standing Order 56, to go to the Dáil and explain your comments next week, if you so choose. A proposal was made that you consider that but you will not. Therefore, I do not see how this meeting can continue.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: With the Chairman's refusal, I cannot see how this meeting can continue.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I propose that the meeting be adjourned.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: It is not agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I propose that if the Chairman insists on not explaining his comments to the committee, we adjourn the meeting and give him time to consider how he is going to address this matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the way in which the new Munster technological university will benefit the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43310/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: We have had some really positive news recently regarding the merger of Cork Institute of Technology, CIT, and IT Tralee to the proposed Munster technological university, MTU. Could the Minister outline to the House his views as to how this merger can benefit the region? It is one of the most exciting developments in the region in many years. I would be very grateful to hear his views.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: There is a very proud tradition of higher education in the county, from the Tralee RTC days to IT Tralee. The MTU is a very exciting next step and is, as the Minister has quite rightly pointed out, a massive opportunity for the region but particularly County Kerry, which I represent. We will now have university education available to people in the county. What is critically important now...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The Minister referred to opportunities for young people. As a father of two young children who, I hope, in the next 11 or 12 years will be looking at higher education options, having the university option in the county is enormous, and it will be a game changer for so many people. The Minister also referred to Fexco, just one indigenous company in the county that has proven to be a global...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the new Munster Technological University can best work with stakeholders in the region to produce greater employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43311/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 139. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an Eircode will be assigned to a house (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42848/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 228. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to indoor training for a sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42861/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 238. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when an application will be finalised for a community council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43076/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 318. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the issues in relation to the sharing of information with a school principal when a child attending the school tests positive for Covid-19. [42860/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 380. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a request for further backdating a carer’s allowance award in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43385/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Childcare Scheme (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 404. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43322/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 516. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding wearing masks during physical education in secondary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43027/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be referred for a hip replacement under the treatment purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43221/20]