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Independent Beef Regulator: Motion [Private Members] (26 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: In the early 1990s, the beef tribunal examined serious allegations of political influence relating to alleged abuses of the system and failure of regulatory authorities. Its conclusion highlighted widespread improper relationships between the beef industry and the Government. It also stressed the lack of regulation and the impact of that on the sector. Today, 30 years later, what has...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: On the third anniversary of the repeal of the eighth amendment, when the Irish people voted overwhelmingly to trust women to make decisions about our own healthcare, there are still a number of pressing issues with the current legislation. Families who need a termination for medical reasons are still being forced to travel to the UK. There is still a criminal penalty around abortion and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: That will be in the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Process (27 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: 19. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay in commencing the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. [28651/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (27 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: 23. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress being made in relation to the objective for all parents to have access to quality, affordable childcare in the National Strategy for Women and Girls. [28652/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (27 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: 51. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports being offered to LGBTI+ persons in the direct provision system. [28649/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (27 May 2021)

Holly Cairns: 85. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the immediate steps he is taking to address the child safeguarding concerns raised in the Ombudsman for Children report Safety and Welfare of Children in Direct Provision. [28650/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application for a driving test for a person (details supplied) who requires a licence for work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29259/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 299. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consideration being given to allowing fully vaccinated persons dining indoors in restaurants and cafés during the summer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29588/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 309. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to ensure that environmental marine conservation and pollution control measures are protected in bilateral relations. [29864/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Community (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 318. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the No End in Sight report from the Ombudsman for Children; the recommendations he will be making to all local authorities based on its findings and recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 352. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation and management of marine protected areas in Irish territorial waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29865/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 353. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to examine the establishment of an offshore maritime area as Ireland’s seventh national park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29866/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 417. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a home-based programme for eligible children and young persons who cannot avail of the 2021 summer provision scheme in a local school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29586/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 418. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the dates a school is allowed to run the 2021 summer provision scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29587/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Reports (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 446. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will publish a report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29257/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 447. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on extending the employment of all persons in the community employment programme until at least 31 December 2021 given the difficulty in replacing persons during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29258/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Traveller Community (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 474. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the No End in Sight report from the Ombudsman for Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29254/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: 545. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the issues raised by the fishers as part of their protest in Cork on 26 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29585/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Holly Cairns: Last week I ran a consultation with primary schools from across Cork South-West on the draft county development plan. Of the 35 schools participating, two thirds identified the need for safe crossings near their school and nine out of ten wanted cycle paths. When young people live close enough, they want to be able to walk or cycle to school, to go in with their friends and have a sense...