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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 838. To ask the Minister for Health the response he has given to the European Commission following its letter of concern in relation to mandatory hotel quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24321/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: Many of us have been absolutely shocked by footage circulating in recent weeks of violent anti-social behaviour incidents across the Dublin region. In particular, a racist incident involving children in my own constituency in Leopardstown last weekend has shocked many. In that context and as per the programme for Government, what is the status of the forum on anti-social behaviour and where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Interparliamentary Relations after Brexit: Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Executive Office (12 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: It is great to see everyone. Thankfully, many of my points follow on from the remarks of Deputy Howlin. We are kind of consistently saying the same sort of thing, which is good. That is the case across both jurisdictions. I found the previous engagement we had with the Committee for the Executive Office to be extremely useful and very important. I point out to Mr. McGrath and the...

Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: I greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak on this vitally important legislation. I thank the Tánaiste for speaking on it. In preparation for this debate I looked at a very old picture of a fresh-faced Deputy Denis Naughten with my predecessor, as Deputy for my constituency, Alan Shatter, preparing legislation in this area; that was not today or yesterday. I pay particular credit...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the vaccine roll-out for Defence Forces members serving overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23957/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Memoranda of Understanding (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recent engagement he has had with the UK Secretary of State regarding the defence memorandum of understanding between Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23958/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to minimise the time spent in temporary accommodation for new schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23949/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to ensure a full return to sports in schools for the 2021-2022 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23950/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department’s work to bring the driver theory test online to help clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25317/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 219. To ask the Minister for Finance if businesses that are eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme that were delayed in submitting their claim can receive the payment backdated to the closure of their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25315/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 267. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to allocate funding to an organisation (details supplied) in 2021 and 2022 in view of the recent announcement by the UK Government that it plans to implement an approximate 85% funding cut to the programme in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25194/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 268. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to increase Ireland's core contribution to an organisation (details supplied) in 2021 and 2022 in view of the recent announcement by the UK Government that it will cut £12 million from its core operating funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25195/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (13 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 269. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent decision by the UK Government to implement devastating funding cuts to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25196/21]

Ballymurphy Inquest: Statements (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: I appreciate the opportunity to contribute on this timely and poignant debate. In my brief time as a Member, I have never been more struck by a debate where there has been such a unified opinion across the Chamber as well as such genuine compassion for the people at the heart of this scandal, the bereaved families of those ten innocent people who were murdered in Ballymurphy 50 years ago....

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: Before I begin, I am very lucky to have known the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, for quite some time. We were on the county council together and it is very reassuring to see his professional background being used, so I take the opportunity to pay him credit, as I do all the HSE staff for their response in this area because it is often overlooked. My questions follow on from some of...

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: Both the Minister of State and the Minister alluded to this being a new variant of a known attack. What is the increased threat intelligence now?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: Much of what I have to say is complementary to what Deputy Costello said but comes at it from a slightly different angle. The main issue I have to raise is access and inclusion model, AIM, staff for children with ASD in early years education at the very start of their national school education. For a Montessori school to take on a child with ASD, it requires AIM staff who have further...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Minister for the thorough reply. I ask her and the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, to collaborate with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, to determine where there is a clear need for a joint approach. When there is early diagnosis and early intervention, children are not getting the supports they need to allow them to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 20. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent communication with the President of the European Commission. [23956/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Offices (18 May 2021)

Neale Richmond: 44. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the shared island unit of his Department. [23951/21]