Results 141-160 of 2,988 for speaker:James O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Tests (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 593. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proportion of incoming travellers who have complied with the request to have a PCR test. [5832/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 848. To ask the Minister for Health the monitoring practices in place to track the spread of variants of Covid-19 in other countries (details supplied). [5830/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 849. To ask the Minister for Health the preventions in place to monitor the Covid-19 variant spreading to countries which travel restrictions are not currently in place therefore entering through a third-party country (details supplied). [5831/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 850. To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be put in place to prevent those who quarantine at home and household members from spreading the virus to others outside the household. [5833/21]

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to hear statements on the important issue of mental health. Covid-19 has posed fundamental challenges for people's mental health, as many individuals have experienced heightened stress, anxiety, fear or panic. We have come through a dark and dreary winter and we must be proactive to help people through these difficult times. The Covid-19...

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for being here for this debate. First, I want to acknowledge the continued work and effort they have both shown in the Department. I have been working with some of their officials on a continual basis and they have been excellent to deal with during these incredibly difficult and challenging times. They...

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

James O'Connor: 757. To ask the Minister for Health the logistics for those who do not have a general practitioner to avail of the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6570/21]

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I support the Bill which updates Irish law to reflect four pieces of EU legislation in the area of counterfeiting. These changes will give the requisite powers and functions for the Central Bank of Ireland to monitor and enforce measures related to suspected counterfeit euro currency. As the effective branch of the European Central Bank here the Central Bank of Ireland requires the power to...

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

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for being here today. The Minister spoke earlier about the need for a global solution to the Covid-19 crisis and he is right about that. I have put questions to him multiple times in the House and made statements on matters pertaining to Covid. An issue with which I am quite disappointed at a European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 330. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the closure due to Covid-19 and the resumption of point-to-point racing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/21]

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (17 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for taking this debate. I want to raise the issue of the damage that was done at Ballycotton pier last weekend. I had the chance to speak directly to the Minister about it but I am asking today that he and his officials engage with Cork County Council to ensure the funding that is required for the repairs is given swiftly. There is an urgency to this matter given the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 647. To ask the Minister for Health when persons who provide assistance for those attending educational services and have additional needs (details supplied) will be vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7898/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 648. To ask the Minister for Health when nurses in intellectual disability centres will be vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7901/21]

Covid-19 (Drug and Alcohol Services, and Homelessness): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to discuss access to drug and alcohol treatment services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 poses a major threat for people with drug and alcohol addiction and, in response, drug and alcohol services have adapted with new ways of working to continue to support people affected by substance misuse during the pandemic. Their work should be...

Covid-19 (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I welcome the announcement of the Covid business aid scheme. The €60 million funding will greatly help those businesses that have fallen outside the scope of CRSS requirements. The scheme will be a great help to businesses in the hospitality sector if they do not qualify for CRSS, if they have rateable premises and their turnover is significantly impacted. The Fáilte Ireland...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for attending to discuss the Land Development Agency Bill. The Bill is a proactive attempt to tackle the housing crisis we face in this country. It is clear that we need to build more houses and that increasing the supply of houses in the market in an affordable manner is the optimal approach to dealing with the housing crisis. The Land Development Agency Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school infrastructure project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9178/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 276. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the HSE national renal office statement that in-centre haemodialysis patients should be considered similar to persons aged 65 and older who are residents of long-term care facilities in terms of prioritisation for the first wave of Covid-19 vaccination given patients are extremely medically vulnerable and have a very high...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I confirm I am within the Leinster House complex. It is great to have the Secretary General here again. I thank him and his officials for participating. This national development plan process is probably the most important since the foundation of the State, or since such plans were implemented, particularly given that we are facing an unprecedented climate emergency, a major transition...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank Mr. Doocey. I heard quite a bit of the earlier contribution on the rail review. It will be quite interesting. As Fianna Fáil transport spokesperson, I suggest that the prospect of utilising the review to link our rail network to that of the UK should be considered strongly. There were strong proposals on Beaufort's Dyke in the Irish Sea. I am aware issues arise there over...