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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Carer's Benefit (3 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person will be allowed to apply for carer’s benefit based on the PRSI contributions of their spouse in which the applicant is either self-employed or does not have qualifying contributions in their own right. [30679/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Carer's Benefit (3 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask the Minister if a person will be allowed to apply for carer’s benefit based on the PRSI contributions of their spouse, where the applicant is either self-employed or does not have the qualifying contributions in their own right.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit (3 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 67. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will amend the PRSI contribution conditions for carer’s benefit to include class S self-employed contributions in order that self-employed persons can avail of the support without having to be means tested when they have to take time out of work to care for someone. [30678/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Will there be a second round of questions as there is much to get through?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If the witnesses do not have time to answer my questions, I would be grateful if they could provide them in writing. I thank the witnesses for coming today and for the tremendous work they are doing in promoting Ireland. One of the successes was the "Make a Break For It" campaign, which was a major success. During July, August and September, we saw an a wonderful phenomenon of people...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Did Mr. Kelly see the footage taken in the summer?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It was incredible.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Chairman. We are nearly up to the two hour limit. The witnesses have been fantastic in their answers. I will start with a positive. It is phenomenal that the Chairman's constituency and my constituency are by a Camino-type walkway. The Beara Breifne Way has significant potential. It must be promoted and pushed because it involves everything good that Ireland has to offer....

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I would appreciate it if Mr. Kelly would send on those figures as soon as possible.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Deputy Dillon raised the issue of the exclusion of coffee shops from the scheme. I think Mr. Kelly referred to the fact that petrol stations, for example, might have coffee shops. I think that decision has to be revisited. I am not suggesting for a second that coffee shops in petrol stations should be brought within the remit of the adaptation scheme but there are some really impressive...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In the current climate, €500 or €1,000 could mean a lot to these businesses. When their neighbour competing for the same lunchtime market is able to get a bit of a competitive advantage because they can avail of this grant, it does make a difference. I ask for the decision to be revisited. When or how will the €55 million contingency funding provided in the budget...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I want to say a sincere thanks again to our witnesses for coming in today which I greatly appreciate and I look forward to working again with both of them.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (1 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available to tackle school capacity shortages (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40143/20]

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: 257. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if venues will be allowed to host live music sessions under level 2 restrictions provided enhanced physical distancing and proper hygiene protocols are in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40139/20]

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: 258. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider whether swimming lessons can be allowed under level 3 restrictions provided enhanced hygiene protocols are in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40172/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (1 Dec 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 727. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered introducing rapid Covid-19 testing at elder care facilities in order that families and loved ones of residents in nursing homes can be accommodated for visits over Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40175/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Negotiations (26 Nov 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate that the Minister is restricted in some of the things he can say. Negotiations are obviously at a sensitive stage. I do not envy the Minister his job but I certainly appreciate his dedication to finding a resolution. I will focus on the fishing industry and fisheries. I read a concerning report in The Irish Timestoday to the effect that France is seeking the lion's share of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Negotiations (26 Nov 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am fully aware that the Minister has a keen interest in this issue as a former Minister with responsibility for the fisheries sector. He is a keen mariner and he is familiar with Cork coastal communities such as those in Kinsale, Union Hall and Castletownbere, which is the biggest fishing port. He is aware of how important access to UK waters will continue to be for these fishing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Negotiations (26 Nov 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom with regard to the future relationship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38449/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Negotiations (26 Nov 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: For clarity at the outset, as this question is grouped with Deputy Ó Cuív's Question No. 40, am I correct in saying that both Deputy Ó Cuív and I will get two one-minute slots each for supplementary questions after the initial question?