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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Priorities and the Effects of Covid-19 on the Education System: Department of Education (17 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister and Minister of State, who have been very generous with their time. We are becoming very used to them at this stage and might begin keeping seats permanently reserved for them. My first point will be brief because it has been made before and I will not belabour it. It concerns the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools, DEIS, band schools. I echo the call...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Priorities and the Effects of Covid-19 on the Education System: Department of Education (17 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I asked whether there is a backlog in terms of assessment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Priorities and the Effects of Covid-19 on the Education System: Department of Education (17 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I also asked whether there is any backlog in terms of assessment.

Community Safety and Preventing Crime: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the proposed local community safety partnership pilot project which the Minister for Justice announced last week and which will operate in Dublin's north inner city, Longford and my constituency of Waterford. The project represents the implementation of some of the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and is a welcome...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (18 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Cén spriocdháta atá ann i gcomhair na leasuithe don Bhille?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (18 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to ask a question that may be tangential to the Estimate. It relates to remote working hubs, in particular the mol digiteach in Gaeltachtaí. With the current sea change in remote working, there exists an opportunity. With the Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2019, which is before the Dáil, we will enshrine in law the right and ability of people within...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (18 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am conscious that the Minister has another appointment upcoming. Deputy Ó Cuív wants to come back in.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Message to Dáil. (18 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2020: Vote 42 — Rural and Community Development.

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I was due to share time with Deputy Murnane-O’Connor so I will not be taking all the time allotted.

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Yes, I saw him prowling and I specifically referred to the spare time just in case he was prowling for just such a reason.

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I welcome the formation of this new Department which was warranted and I hope that we see consequent and substantial improvements in our provision and learning outcomes as a result. I welcome in particular the emphasis that this Minister and Minister of State placed on the training and skills facet of the Department and their commitment to prioritise lifelong learning, one of the aspects of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 21. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the results of the pilot scheme for live entertainment; the number of performances, artists and crew that will be supported; if further schemes will follow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37410/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress on the night-time economy taskforce; the work programme of the task force; the timeline for the completion of its deliberations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37411/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Engagement with Trade Unions on Keeping Schools Open: Discussion (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the trade union representatives for their presentations. It is timely and necessary that the unions address this committee so I am glad to see it happen. I have a couple of points which I will mention in passing as they have been addressed. I echo the concerns around PPE for SNA staff. It is untenable to claim that an SNA can maintain a 2 m distance from the child he or she is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Engagement with Trade Unions on Keeping Schools Open: Discussion (19 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: No irony is intended; I am quite sure. There has been unprecedented demand. I would like to have seen teachers vaccinated. On the issue of school attendance, of children and of teachers, will the witnesses provide details on whether we have seen the big impact? Are we seeing increased demand for substitution? Are we seeing a lot of children not attending this year? On the substitute...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to ask about the development of a national clean air strategy, which is a commitment of the programme for Government. According to the EPA, 1,300 people die prematurely each year due to air pollution. Long-term exposure to air pollution has also been linked to higher Covid-19 mortality rates. Is there a timeline for the development of this strategy? Will there be investment in our...

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

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to offer streamed remote and blended learning options to high-risk families that wish to avail of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39493/20]

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

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 401. To ask the Minister for Health if he has given consideration to approving neuromuscular therapists, acupuncture therapists and other complementary therapists as essential service providers under the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 8) Regulations 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39494/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the provision of ASD services and units at primary and secondary levels in existing school buildings; her further plans for identifying and addressing gaps at a regional level in the provision of ASD services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40085/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 Dec 2020)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department is taking in allowing broader choice in exam questions in leaving certificate 2021 to ensure gaps in curriculum coverage do not impinge on subsequent third level course content; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40084/20]