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Covid-19 (Drug and Alcohol Services, and Homelessness): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: When we are given long presentations, such as those we have heard this morning, I am often fascinated by what is missed and what is not said. I am quite surprised that the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, did not refer to drug-related debt or intimidation, which are endemic not just in my community in Dublin Central but in communities all over Dublin and - I imagine - all over Ireland. I...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing section 13, duty of the Minister and Minister for Health and Children to make resources available, in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [8999/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing section 10, designation of schools, and section 17, liaison officers, in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9000/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing section 14, duty of schools, in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9001/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing section 18, preparation of education plan at direction of council, in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9002/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing section 39, duty of the HSE, in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9003/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing section 8, preparation of education plan at direction of Council, in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9004/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 162. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing sections 3 to 7, 9 and 18 in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9005/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of fully implementing sections 11, 12, 15, 16 and 38 in the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. [9006/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategies (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the Statement of Strategy 2021 to 2023 will be published by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9007/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Citizens' Assembly (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 482 of 10 February 2021, if the remit for the citizens' assembly for education will be limited to post-primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9010/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will commit to a deadline when a decision and details of assessment for examinations cohorts, that is, junior certificate, leaving certificate applied and leaving certificate students, will be communicated due to the intense stress and uncertainty facing the students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9011/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new DEIS identification model will be finalised and implemented by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9012/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the investment of €5 million for DEIS schools in budget 2021 will be allocated; if it will be committed to trauma informed practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9013/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to an immediate increase in SET hours when school buildings reopen and for September 2021 to reflect the significant work needed to support young persons due to the extensive impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9014/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 195. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if bills relating to digital costs or necessary one-off purchases of digital devices can be supported under the exceptional needs payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9008/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (18 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to higher education institutions charging gym fees for the current academic year despite the lack of access to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9009/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: Over the weekend, the Tánaiste was reported discussing the future of social welfare, and social welfare reform in particular. He mentioned that the cessation of the pandemic unemployment payment, whenever that happens, will provide the opportunity for reform of social welfare. Rather than highlighting the fact that the current social welfare rates are set below the poverty line and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (11 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 17. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support Wi-Fi access for students without access while school buildings are closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7796/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Feb 2021)

Gary Gannon: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports available for the most iconic cultural venues in Dublin city to ensure they survive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7795/21]