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Back to School, Further and Higher Education and Special Education: Statements (3 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There is no doubt that we are going through one of the most challenging times in our history. We are now facing another massive challenge as we attempt to get our children back to school safely. I would like to put on record my complete admiration and support for the way teaching professionals and support staff have risen to the challenge of making our schools safe for students and staff....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As I am sure the Taoiseach is aware, there is great concern and anger about how leaving certificate grade inflation, which we witnessed on Monday, will impact more than 20,000 Central Applications Office, CAO, applicants who are using the previous leaving certificate results. I had assumed that the calculated teachers' estimated marks combined with the standardisation process, overseen by...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I agree with the Taoiseach that this is a unique year. This group has a lot of questions and I feel he has not answered them. It is clear that the CAO points requirement will be greatly inflated this year due to the predicted grades system. A level playing field is needed. Grades increased in 2020 by 4.4%. This Government is, like the previous Government, always asking for solutions. A...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 899. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address a matter in relation to the practice of management companies of multi-unit developments charging significant fees to individual owners of units (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21233/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1204. To ask the Minister for Health when the drug kalydeco will be made be available to patients for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in view of the fact the clinical trial for same has finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21578/20]

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (9 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: First, I again put on record my complete admiration and support for all our front-line workers. In recent weeks, we have seen more than 1 million students return to school and we must pay tribute to the teaching, caretaker, administrative and special needs assistant, SNA, staff who made this possible. Unfortunately, we are seeing Covid-19 numbers on the rise again and we must ensure that...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome all the witnesses and thank them for their contribution. I come from a sporting background, playing club and intercounty football for my native county of Louth for over 16 years. I was lucky enough to manage my senior football team for four years and currently I am chairman of Louth county board. I also played for Dundalk football and rugby clubs, and I am a member of the local...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank all our guests for their contributions. I come from a sporting background and place an emphasis on the importance of sport and fitness to the well-being of people. During the earlier session, I outlined to representatives of the GAA, soccer and rugby bodies my views on the importance of sports and fitness, especially during these current challenging times. There is no doubt that,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Ceann Comhairle always says that many members of the public watch Oireachtas TV and I agree with him, but votes on motions will be taken here tomorrow evening and only a selected few Members from each group can vote. It is very important that when the votes are taking place tomorrow the public is aware that not everybody can vote for the simple reason that they are taking place in this...

EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (24 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: During the past six months, we have been faced with probably the greatest challenge this country has faced in our lifetime. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to be the focus of our efforts. 4 o’clock It has taken a very heavy toll in lives but also on our day-to-day lives, the economy and society. This is a battle we are winning and one I hope we will look back on and learn from....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax liability on the pandemic unemployment payment and the planned means of recovering tax owed by claimants in view of the fact the payment is not taxed at source. [19027/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The test centre for Covid-19 in Louth is based in Dundalk. Over the past 14 days, the people in Louth have been working very hard to reduce the figures. The rate in north Louth is 179.7 per 100,000, in Dundalk it is 120.2 per 100,000, in Ardee and mid-Louth it is 19.7 and in Drogheda it is 55.9. In July, 1,000 tests were done. In August, the figure was 2,000 tests and in September it was...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The question I asked was about going from Dundalk to Ardee. Please stop waffling and just give me an answer.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It makes no sense to go from Dundalk-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There are 9,000 people in mid-Louth-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It makes no sense to have it in place a where there is no epidemic.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: If he answered the question there would be no problem.

Roadmap for Living with Covid-19: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There is no doubt that we have seen unprecedented times over the past seven months and unfortunately we continue to experience them. There was no previous roadmap to deal with Covid, which makes our task all the more challenging. I welcome the publication of the Government's plan to deal with the virus over the coming six to nine months. It is important that we as public representatives...

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I want to put on record my support for any measures that will help beat this virus. The Government plan is framed under a number of headings including: building capacity; service continuity; pathways to care; PPE; testing and contact tracing; public health; and e-health. I agree that we need to address the building capacity in the current climate. The proposal to open an additional 251...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 20. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if supports will be made available to the tourism sector in view of the July stimulus package (details supplied); and if he will grant support to bars, restaurants and hotels to help them make their premises Covid-19-safe. [15750/20]