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Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 650. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop guidelines (details supplied) which have been identified as best practice in the UK to be rolled out here instead of each hospital clinical governance board self-selecting which guidelines it uses for multiple births; if he has consulted with UK counterparts on these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16743/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport transport the way in which persons who did not declare their car off the road in advance of travel restriction due to Covid-19 mitigation measures by the State may avail of a waiver of motor tax arrears; his plans to waive motor tax arrears as part of the phased reopening of the economy and society; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount collected in motor tax from 1 March 2020 to 17 July 2020; the amount collected by category of vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17612/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in leaving certificate results being pushed out to September 2020; the provisions in place for third-level applications here and for students seeking to apply and begin courses abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17582/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I too want to raise the issue of the reopening of schools in September. The latter is only four to five weeks away. I am certainly picking up a sense of panic from parents and hearing questions from teachers. Obviously, the aim for some considerable time has been for schools to return in September. However, the question now is how that will happen. We know that youngsters have missed out...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: The Tánaiste rightly refers to what is happening in other countries. Ireland is not the same as other countries. We have much bigger class sizes. In some parts of the country, 32 pupils in a classroom is the norm. That is in buildings which in many cases were not designed for the new curriculum. We are not talking like for like. We are going to have to be imaginative about other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Advisers (23 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 111. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of requests he has received for sanction of expenditure and or financial assistance for new advisers and special advisers for Ministers; the engagements he had in relation to the expansion of the Ministerial staff pool; the number of advisory staff he has appointed to his office since taking office including the pay scales;...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (23 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of engagement he has had with Bahrain in the past two years; the nature of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17941/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on International Travel (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: We are an island and we require our ports and airports to a greater degree than people on mainland Europe do. Mr. Cullen spoke about irreparable damage. Has there been any modelling to determine the point to which the company can survive? Is there a number in that regard?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on International Travel (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I have limited time so I will ask a few questions. On IAG, Mr. Cullen stated that other governments are backing up their airlines. I do not dispute that. What evidence does he have to suggest that would be the difference in terms of the survival of Aer Lingus?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on International Travel (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I understand that and I apologise if I appear to be rude but I have limited time. Mr. Cullen made a point to Deputy Duncan Smith about the support for British Airways-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on International Travel (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: Yes. If, for example, the Government were to commit some support to Aer Lingus, what evidence is there to suggest that would make the difference for IAG continuing the support?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on International Travel (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: It makes an awful lot of sense to test at airports, but my understanding is that would require a two-phase test. One test would be done on the first day and another would be done two days later. Has Mr. Cullen thought about that and how it might be handled?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Public Transport (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I also thank them for their good work during the pandemic, when bus, rail and taxi services have been operating. They have provided an essential service and people have put themselves at risk. What is the up-to-date infection rate among taxi and bus operators? Is that known? It could have a bearing on any increase in capacity, particularly...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Public Transport (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to ask about the stakeholder forum. Will Mr. O'Leary elaborate on what dialogue or progress there has been, if any?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Public Transport (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: Regarding taxis, useful points have been made during this debate drawing our attention to some of the measures that could be taken, for example, the nine-year rule and fixed charges. I have some concerns about the 15% over-70s and the risk in which they are placing themselves. That is the age range that is particularly problematic. What feedback are the witnesses getting from that cohort?...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Public Transport (24 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I thank Mr. Waldron.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 67. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a schedule of special advisers working in his Department, including a breakdown of those assigned to the offices of the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment in his role as leader of the Green Party; the roles, responsibilities and salary scale of each. [18843/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 70. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a schedule of all special advisers working in his Department; and the role, responsibilities and salary scale of each. [18845/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 68. To ask the Taoiseach the timeline, stages and deadline here for the development of the national recovery plan and associated application for grant funding under the EU recovery and resilience facility; and the proportion of such funding that will be used to support public expenditure on public employment, public services, capital projects and national infrastructure. [18874/20]