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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (24 Nov 2020)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for being here so late at 11.50 p.m. Three days from now will mark the fifth month since the Government's formation. Since her appointment to the Cabinet, I have engaged with the Minister on the school capacity problem in east Cork. Without doubt, it is one of the worst capacity problems in the country. Approximately 100 children in my constituency are without a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (24 Nov 2020)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for referencing the first project she mentioned, that of the school complex in Carrigtwohill. I have engaged with the parents' association there a great deal. As the Minister knows, this has been an arduous and long process, one that has been plagued by numerous issues for many years. Is there an update further to what the Minister outlined to me previously? Will she...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme (24 Nov 2020)

James O'Connor: 980. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to impose Environmental Protection Agency licensing on dairy, livestock and tillage farmers in view of recent comments and reports in the media by his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38349/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

James O'Connor: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Ireland's plans to ensure an effective landbridge for Irish agriculture in the aftermath of Brexit to the European market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38192/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

James O'Connor: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Cork that have qualified for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39195/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

James O'Connor: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons currently availing of the disabled drivers and passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39194/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the challenges faced by a school (details supplied) will be investigated; if the necessary assistance will be provided to the school for a school development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40059/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (1 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 667. To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the development of respite care facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39769/20]

Pre-European Council: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for being here to discuss the important issues that will be addressed at the European Council meeting next week. I wish to take this opportunity to focus on economic recovery through the implementation of the agreement reached in July last. In terms of the rule of law and funding, it is imperative that these supports are put in place as quickly as possible for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (3 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 16. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider requests to include representatives from organisations (details supplied) on the Pensions Commission. [40144/20]

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

James O'Connor: 108. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions he has taken to date to ensure the commented operation of Comhairle na nÓg in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. [40752/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (3 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 122. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to facilitate the reorganisation of Tusla in view of comments made by the Tusla CEO to the Oireachtas Committee on Children regarding the structure of the organisation. [40753/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 221. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position on the restrictions on cafés (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41557/20]

Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I wish to use my time to discuss the deferral of the planned increase in the State pension age, which will remain at 66 years pending the report of the commission on pensions. I wholeheartedly welcome this. Fianna Fáil's manifesto during this year's general election promised to establish a commission to examine the State pension age and defer further age increases pending that...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (9 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: The Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill is somewhat akin to the Finance Bill or the Social Welfare Bill, as it arrives in November every year. The measures within are designed to support risk equalisation and to sustain community rating in our health insurance market so that older citizens and people with illnesses can afford health insurance and are not penalised in favour of younger...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I congratulate Deputy Cathal Crowe on being nominated to the standing panel for the Ceann Comhairle. I will use my time to highlight the historic trade deal that was achieved at last week's European Council meeting. The €1.8 trillion deal is a major vote of confidence to the world that the European Union is ready and able to tackle Covid-19 and to build back better after the pandemic....

Planning and Development Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I welcome this Bill this because, like so many Bills that have gone through the House recently, it shows that we can respond to issues in a way that will allow us to live alongside Covid-19 and avoid stopping developments, where possible. This Bill makes important changes to safeguard planning and building control systems during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bill will amend the Planning and...

Covid-19 Task Force: Statements (17 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I very much welcome the national Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy announced on Tuesday by the Government. I would like to raise the point of vaccine allocation sequencing. I welcome the approach of prioritising those who are over the age of 65 and are residents of long-term care facilities. We have seen a rapid spread of Covid-19 over the course of the pandemic in certain areas relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan (17 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 36. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the establishment of a network of broadband connection points in east County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43974/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to bring forward an enhanced town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43975/20]