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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Language Schools (17 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the return of English language schools in view of the reopening of international travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32567/21]

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: Yes. Deputy Cathal Crowe is unable to attend the debate as he is at a meeting of the transport committee to discuss aviation. I am glad to have an opportunity to talk about some of the very significant changes that are coming down the line in terms of the CAP. I speak as somebody from a community that has greatly benefited from the current CAP. We must acknowledge that Ireland is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I confirm that I am within the confines of Leinster House. I wish to say to Dr. Holohan and the members of NPHET that there is no doubting the fact that some of the measures we have put in place have saved very many lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it has to be said that the group of witnesses before this committee, and I appreciate them coming before us today, need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I want to clarify my question. Specifically in the area of aviation, why can we not use antigen testing in that specific setting and in a controlled environment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: If we are going to be doing this in universities, surely we could be doing this sooner in settings such as matches and music festivals. Our response in our testing capabilities around antigen testing is not up to scratch in terms of large-scale events. We should be increasing capacity at events, using the antigen testing systems that are available. I want to make an important point....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I am simply quoting an assistant professor from Harvard University.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I want to ask an important question in my final minute. Our Government's chief scientific adviser is Professor Ferguson. His report was put together under a project undertaken by this Government, and I want to ask Dr. Holohan and NPHET where specifically they disagree with the Ferguson report. Why can we not implement some of the findings of that report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I would like to put that question to Dr. Holohan in general. It is not about his opening remarks but that question has to be asked because if he does not have any disagreements, could we not look at some of the specific findings of that report?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding making the save and spend scheme more dynamic to enable a greater level of take-up in order to stimulate the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31630/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the National Broadband Ireland broadband hub (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30816/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts Ireland is making to ensure that member states adopt a uniform approach of accepting a negative PCR test result 72 hours before arrival and 48 hours in the case of rapid antigen tests for inbound EU travel under the digital green certificate system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 535. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the increased application to the sports capital grant scheme will be considered in the allocation of such funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31636/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 536. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the increased application to the sports capital grant scheme will be considered in the selection of projects; if a large project will receive a minimal amount; if a few projects will receive the necessary funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31637/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 673. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts his Department is making to ensure that member states adopt a uniform approach of accepting a negative PCR test result 72 hours before arrival and 48 hours in the case of rapid antigen tests for inbound EU travel under the digital green certificate system and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31736/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 678. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Ireland’s engagement and role in the US administration formed expert working groups with Canada, Mexico, the European Union and the United Kingdom to determine the best way to safely restart travel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31915/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 722. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reinstate the school library grant to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30831/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 796. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress regarding the development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31590/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: 801. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed tender for a campus (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31641/21]

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for being here to have a conversation with us on the issue of mental health. I have said it many times before but, as the youngest member of the Oireachtas, I will say this is obviously a very important issue to many younger people across society. First, I commend the Minister of State on the work she is doing on her own portfolio. It has not been easy to...