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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 428. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Curragh forum has discussed the infilling of the hollow next to Donnelly’s Hollow; the details of the discussions; the actions taken arising from such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28864/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 431. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implementation of the Public Service Pay Commission's recommendations on recruitment and retention in the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28946/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the errors in determining the leaving certificate calculated grades; if the State will be compensated for the errors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28868/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 623. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the funding provided under the Garda youth diversion scheme in the past two years; the amount provided to each project during the period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28867/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 769. To ask the Minister for Health if longer notice will be given to businesses when announcing changes to Covid-19 restrictions to prevent unnecessary losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28857/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 770. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons tested for Covid-19 in each residential centre for persons with a disability in the CHO7 area in the past month; the number of persons who tested positive for Covid-19 in each of these settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28859/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 771. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide funding to prevent the closure of the mental health charity (details supplied) in Newbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28860/20]

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I agree with my colleague, Deputy Cullinane. This winter plan is a wish list which is short on targets, on timelines and on ambition. I am very fearful of a winter crisis at Portlaoise, Tullamore, and Naas hospitals. When Covid-19, in particular, is taken into account, the plan is lacking in detail, targets and timelines for staff...

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

Patricia Ryan: Today is International Day of Older Persons, a group of people who have been left behind in the many roadmap announcements over the past few months. I have asked on numerous occasions in this House that the Government consider older people when formulating plans and that it consider those who have different abilities. We cannot continue to ask them to live like hermits. We need a balance...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-budget Engagement: Minister for Finance (1 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: I am just watching the Chamber as well, unfortunately.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-budget Engagement: Minister for Finance (1 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Minister for his attendance. In his opening statement he referred to the pandemic-related supports from the EU. Does that include the Brexit adjustment reserve? Will Ireland be able to draw down on that?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-budget Engagement: Minister for Finance (1 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: As the Sinn Féin spokesperson for older people, I am interested in the measures the Minister is proposing to include in the budget for older people. As all members are aware, today is the international day for older persons. We need to value our older people. They have given so much and have so much to give. What hope can the Minister give them in the budget that next year will be better?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-budget Engagement: Minister for Finance (1 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: The Government was due to publish its housing plan in September, the last day of which was yesterday. When will it be published? What provisions will be made in the budget for that plan?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-budget Engagement: Minister for Finance (1 Oct 2020)

Patricia Ryan: It would be nice to remember carers in the budget. They save the State a fortune by providing a valuable service for free. After the year they have had, they are burnt out. Can the Minister reassure them that they will not be forgotten? What measures will be available in the budget for carers?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: Will the Taoiseach outline the Government's plans to proceed with its climate action plan in light of the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of the Friends of the Irish Environment v. Government of Ireland? In this case, the Supreme Court decision in effect quashes the climate mitigation plan. Is there a timeframe for the delivery of the new mitigation plan? Can the Taoiseach assure...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 195. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a new general obligation on every organ of the State will be implemented to perform functions compatible with the objective of the UNFCCC and the aims of the Paris Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26975/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans in view of the Supreme Court decision to quash the Climate Mitigation Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26976/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (29 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 351. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of establishing an ombudsman for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27333/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: DEIS Scheme (29 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 359. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the scheme to allow more students from DEIS schools to gain a scholarship to attend the Gaeltacht will be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27335/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 372. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will make provision for a cultúrlann in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27336/20]