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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 3093. To ask the Minister for Health if those who have been partially vaccinated in the State but have received either a first or second dose of an EMA registered vaccine in another jurisdiction will be considered fully vaccinated by the HSE; if such cases will have their vaccination details updated to avoid being offered an unnecessary vaccination appointment; if persons in such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 2885. To ask the Minister for Health if Irish citizens and their family members who have been vaccinated in Northern Ireland will be eligible for the Digital COVID Certificate in (EU) 2021/953 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39479/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 2886. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings between the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People and representatives of a group (details supplied) each month since appointment; the number of meetings between the Minister of State and any owners or directors of private nursing homes since July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39480/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 2888. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings between him and any owners, directors of private nursing homes since July 2020; the number of meetings between him and representatives of a group (details supplied) each month since appointment; the number of meetings between officials or advisers of his and any owners, directors of private nursing homes and representatives of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 2887. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings between the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People at his Department and between officials of the older persons unit each month since July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39481/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 2889. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings between him and families bereaved by Covid-19 related deaths in nursing homes; the number of meetings between the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People and families bereaved by Covid-19 related deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39483/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 2890. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings between officials and advisers at his Department and advocacy groups for older persons since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39484/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 3045. To ask the Minister for Health when he plans to allow for the reopening of certain businesses (details supplied) in a safe manner and in compliance with expert public health advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40095/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 3046. To ask the Minister for Health if he is giving consideration to the potential for the reopening of indoor water parks; if he will provide guidance on the timeline involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40096/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (15 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for their time and attention this morning after such a particularly late meeting last night. One area that has not been touched on in our discussions this morning, which is surprising, is deficit reduction, which is a very key and central feature of the statement published last night. We must be very careful...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (15 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: I hope the Minister will agree there is no harm in operating a modest but manageable deficit, especially if it is focused on addressing some of our infrastructural deficits, especially around housing. I look forward to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform setting out the quantum of money and resources that will be made available to housing in the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (15 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: I know from a response to a parliamentary question I submitted last week that the Minister also plans to undertake a public consultation on the OECD proposition around Pillar 2 reforms in the context of corporation tax. It is my view, which I have spoken about quite widely, that there is an inevitability of changes to Pillar 2. While I may not necessarily agree with them, I understand the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (15 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: Finally, if I can-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (15 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: That is fine. I thank the Chair.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the disparity in the allocation of special education teacher hours in a school (details supplied); if her Department will review the allocation in order for the school to meet the low and high incidence needs of its pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38425/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 342. To ask the Minister for Health when the zolgensma gene therapy will be approved for reimbursement for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30968/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: 377. To ask the Minister for Health when the zolgensma gene therapy will be approved for reimbursement for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31214/21]

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. As social democrats and a social democratic, left-of-centre party, the Labour Party supports the principle of a tax on property. When it comes to taxes on assets, some who claim to be of the left cannot find it within themselves to support a modest charge on property for the running of local services. I find that...

Long-Term Residential Care: Motion [Private Members] (13 Jul 2021)

Gerald Nash: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this important motion. According to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, more than 2,000 residents of nursing homes have passed away because of Covid-19, a number that accounts, in real terms, for over 40% of Covid deaths in Ireland to this point in time. This has been a massive issue in our society over the past year and a half. As the...