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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 869. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to give effect to his agreement in Dáil Éireann on 30 June 2020 that all data held by his Department in respect of Covid-19 should be open source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14514/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 870. To ask the Minister for Health when this Deputy will receive a response to correspondence (details supplied). [14515/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Overall Fiscal and Monetary Position (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I have two questions for each agency and will start with the NTMA. I will set out my questions at the beginning and I hope both delegations will reply. My initial questions are for Mr. O'Connor. There is a growing and strong school of thought that believes Ireland should engage in sustained deficit spending. The circumstances are very favourable to that kind of approach at the moment...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Overall Fiscal and Monetary Position (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Sorry, Mr. O'Connor, time is very tight and I will ask two specific questions.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Overall Fiscal and Monetary Position (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: What is a sustainable level of borrowing over the next three years? What should the target timeframe be for a balanced budget?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Overall Fiscal and Monetary Position (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: What does it actually mean that the Central Bank held them to account? They all breached the code. How will the Central Bank prevent this happening again in future?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Overall Fiscal and Monetary Position (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I also asked about mortgage interest rates.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: My question relates to the availability of the flu vaccine and the adequacy of the supplies we have now secured for this coming season. It is extraordinary to think that last year more than 4,300 people were hospitalised with seasonal flu. That is more than the total number of people who have been hospitalised with Covid to date. While Ireland works to prevent a second wave of Covid, it...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I thank the Tánaiste. I welcome the fact that there will be a promotional campaign to improve uptake. That is especially important among healthcare workers, as the Tánaiste stated. He referred to a quantum leap, which would be very welcome. Can he clarify the figures? Leaving aside the nasal drop doses for children, there will be 1.35 million doses of the quadrivalent vaccine....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: What is the estimate of the demand?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Have the additional doses been secured?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Is the Tánaiste confident that they will be secured and will be available before the onset of the flu season?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate. The Social Democrats will not oppose the Bill. We are considering it in the most extraordinary of circumstances, at a time the economic shock from the crisis is being felt not only by Ireland or a small handful of other countries but by every nation around the world. Covid-19 has ushered in an unprecedented time of solidarity...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 62. To ask the Taoiseach if planning for phase 4 of the revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business retains social distancing measures; if further detail will be provided on planning for phase 4; and when the general public will be advised of the measures that will follow phase 4. [15875/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposal presented by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will engage with the organisation and respond to its proposals. [15324/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Sport Ireland will announce the opening of applications for assistance under the €70 million grant scheme; and the process sporting clubs can apply for this funding. [15325/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give consideration to the situation facing persons who have not been able to use their motor vehicles during the Covid-19 emergency period in view of the fact they cocooned on public health advice; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many are now facing large bills from their local motor tax offices for arrears...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 444. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the actions that have been taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in apartment complexes; if property management companies are required to implement protection measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15887/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 456. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the response by Ireland to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen; the actions he plans to take to offer support to the population of Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14735/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 869. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15323/20]