Results 2,501-2,520 of 2,565 for speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 50. To ask the Taoiseach if stricter quarantine measures or further restrictions on flights from areas with high infection rates of Covid-19 are being considered (details supplied). [17051/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Page 40 of the programme for Government refers to investment in wastewater treatment. In our towns and villages, in particular, we need that investment now more than ever. I know the Tánaiste is familiar with Kinsale and near Kinsale there is a small village called Belgooly. The residents of that village have to close their windows and doors because of the foul stench coming from a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 48. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider extending the restart grant, which is administered by the local authorities, to include non-rate-paying businesses. [15763/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to put hybrid cars back on the plan for limited companies as opposed to just electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15727/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 369. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the events industry can expect guidelines on best practice for events in view of physical distancing; and if so, when they can expect to receive such guidelines. [15726/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (14 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 953. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on the residency status of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15728/20]

Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (9 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will be as brief as possible and try to leave time for the Minister and Minister of State to respond. I wish both of them the best of luck in their new briefs. In regard to the Minister, I am encouraged by her approach and commentary thus far in respect of the arts, culture and tourism, which is now part of her brief. I genuinely wish her the best of luck and I look forward to working...

Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I would not want to have vertigo up here; there is a pretty steep fall. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy English, the best of luck in his new role. I know he relishes a challenge and I sincerely wish him the very best of luck and I look forward to working with him. I had expected the Tánaiste to be here. The first time I met the Tánaiste was in Kinsale prior to the election...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (7 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will not take ten minutes but it is nice to have some relaxed time and not be under pressure from the clock. The reason I will not take the ten minutes is that I want to focus on one aspect. Many of the other aspects have already been covered. The aspect I am keen to focus on is the school transport scheme. The existing school transport scheme is not fit for purpose. Clearly this will...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (7 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate the response and some of those words are encouraging. I am concerned that providers share concerns that the "stuff" is not there, or the buses simply are not there. That could prove to be a huge issue if we are looking at double the capacity. The idea of a bus escort is very welcome, but I reiterate that we need to plan for this now. If we stay on the current trajectory, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if an issue in relation to the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13499/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the decision not to grant emergency aid to a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that there are genuine concerns that the school may not reopen in September 2020 due to health and safety concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12955/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the decision to limit the number of pupils with Down syndrome that can avail of the July provision; the reason access has deteriorated in the past few years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13313/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the decision to limit the number of pupils with Down's syndrome that can avail of the July provision; the reason access has deteriorated in the past number of years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13497/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 358. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the safety measures needed for beauticians to reopen their premises and resume business; if they will be allowed to touch faces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13496/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 508. To ask the Minister for Health if provision will be made for expectant and new fathers to be able to visit their partners in hospital after they have given birth; if uniform rules will be implemented for such visits across hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13328/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 541. To ask the Minister for Health if provision will be made for expectant new fathers to be able to visit their partners in hospital after they have given birth; if uniform rules will be implemented for such visits across hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13500/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 717. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests will return in order to facilitate frontline workers that had provisional licences prior to the Covid-19 pandemic to graduate to a full licence; if special arrangements exist for emergency driver licence tests for persons in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13353/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 732. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests will return in order to facilitate frontline workers that had provisional licences prior to the Covid-19 pandemic being able to graduate to a full licence; if special arrangements exist for emergency driver licence tests for persons in such circumstances. [13501/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (30 Jun 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 779. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if school age childcare will be given the same recognition as other preschool childcare services; if it will be recognised that the qualifications needed are different for preschool and early school childcare providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13495/20]