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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (30 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 1435. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided to families in County Clare over each of the past 12 months; the number provided in each month since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20886/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 1436. To ask the Minister for Health the number of day care centres in County Clare that have now reopened; the number that will be reopened by September 2020; the number that will not be in a position to reopen by September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20887/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 1437. To ask the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Clare that have submitted applications for funding in order to reopen; the amount required; the amount allocated to date by his Department; the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20888/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ophthalmology Services (30 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 1438. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Clare; the average waiting time for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20889/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 1440. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in rolling out Spinraza treatment to both children and adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20891/20]

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: My party and I agree with some parts of this Bill. We also feel that some aspects do not go far enough to support the hard-working low and middle income workers and families across the State. While I strongly agree with any reduction in the higher rate of VAT, I question the omission of a reduction in the lower rate of VAT focused on the tourism and hospitality sector. My home county of...

Future of School Education: Motion [Private Members] (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I also commend my colleague, Deputy Ó Laoghaire, on bringing this motion before the House. Let us be honest: it is one of the most pressing issues at present. Many parents have now faced over 137 days since the schools were closed and they have waited and waited for the Government's announcement on the reopening of schools. Being a mother of five children, I know from experience how...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Office of Public Works (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the decision by an organisation (details supplied) to close some of its sites at the end of August 2020; if his attention has been further drawn to the decision to keep certain sites under its remit closed until 2021; if he has spoken to the management of the organisation regarding the decision; and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the addresses approved in 2018 and 2019 in County Clare for void funding; and the reason local authorities are reluctant to divulge information to elected representatives. [18436/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 341. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if elected representatives will be granted access to the choice-based letting system in order that they can be aware of the properties being offered each week. [18437/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 1089. To ask the Minister for Health when the recommendation by an organisation (details supplied) will be implemented for dupilumab to be licensed under the primary care reimbursement service for the one in five children and one in ten adults with eczema and other skin disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19113/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witnesses for their attendance, for the information they have provided and for their time. I will focus my questions on Ms Considine as my main concern is Shannon Airport, its hinterland and how its survival is crucial for the region. Can Ms Considine give an indication of how many times the management team have spoken to unions in the airport?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank Ms Considine. I was going to ask the same question as Deputy Crowe about the announcement of the extension of the temporary wage subsidy scheme and the recent report from the Aviation Recovery Task Force that it will be extended until 2021. Does Ms Considine believe this will benefit the airport enough to provide for the retention of good quality jobs?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Will the management team be able to row back on the 20% pay cuts at Shannon Airport?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witness. Will she outline how the Shannon Airport Authority has worked to entice new airlines and routes to Shannon since it split from the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, in 2012?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Recently we saw reported in the media the stepping down of two people in the managerial team. How has that affected the management during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witnesses for attending and for answering the pressing questions. Both airlines are calling for the removal of the 14-day quarantine period in respect of visitors from all EU countries. If this happens, how will the airlines help the Government to ensure the safety of passengers and staff coming into and going out of Ireland?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: What is the airline's commitment to Shannon airport. It is in my region, in Clare. This is a pressing issue. Were the Government to fund the airlines, how would they ensure that service would return to the regional airport of Shannon.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: There are fewer flights in Shannon.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on International Travel (24 Jul 2020)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witnesses for their contributions so far, for coming before the committee and for the information supplied, which I found very informative. I have some general questions on the impact of travel restrictions on the industry as a whole. I would particularly like to focus on Shannon Airport as it is in my constituency of Clare. My first question is for Ms O'Loughlin and Mr....