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Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for being here for this debate. First, I want to acknowledge the continued work and effort they have both shown in the Department. I have been working with some of their officials on a continual basis and they have been excellent to deal with during these incredibly difficult and challenging times. They...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 757. To ask the Minister for Health the logistics for those who do not have a general practitioner to avail of the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6570/21]

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to hear statements on the important issue of mental health. Covid-19 has posed fundamental challenges for people's mental health, as many individuals have experienced heightened stress, anxiety, fear or panic. We have come through a dark and dreary winter and we must be proactive to help people through these difficult times. The Covid-19...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: Deputy Cahill is unable to attend, but he was down to share time with me. I have to respond to some of the extraordinary words that were uttered not by the previous Sinn Féin speaker but the one before. The Deputy came in and lectured Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on their roles in the economic crisis, bank guarantee and bank bailout. There were all sorts of anti-European...

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I welcome the decision to continue the enhanced rate of subsidy until the end of March 2021 to cover the current period of the public health restrictions. The enhanced subsidy is estimated to cost another €38 million per week, totalling €323 million by the end of March 2021. The EWSS, which has been a key component of the Government’s response to the continued Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the introduction of the road traffic (miscellaneous provisions) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5777/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Tests (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 593. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proportion of incoming travellers who have complied with the request to have a PCR test. [5832/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 848. To ask the Minister for Health the monitoring practices in place to track the spread of variants of Covid-19 in other countries (details supplied). [5830/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 849. To ask the Minister for Health the preventions in place to monitor the Covid-19 variant spreading to countries which travel restrictions are not currently in place therefore entering through a third-party country (details supplied). [5831/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: 850. To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be put in place to prevent those who quarantine at home and household members from spreading the virus to others outside the household. [5833/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: As per the request from the Chairman, I confirm that I am in the Leinster House complex. I thank Ms Graham and Mr. Walsh for their opening statements. I have a great deal to say to both of them, but it is probably important that I commence with my questions to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, regarding the review of the national development plan. I represent the constituency of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: Yes, I do. This is one important question and I will finish on this. I ask Ms Graham whether the NTA has any intention of expanding the green zone area. It is important that we view that as a project of importance. Obviously, it will have a huge determination on how many people are utilising public transport. Has the NTA plans to expand the green zone fare area in Cork and could Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: Has Mr. Walsh any information on the N25 project, the North Ring Road in Cork or the Cobh road?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: Is it a priority for Transport Infrastructure Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: As Deputy Dooley is unavailable, perhaps I can put my questions now and he can take the next slot, which I think is a Fianna Fáil slot as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I have a question for Ms Graham from my colleagues in Dublin, including Deputy Jim O'Callaghan in Dublin Bay South and Deputy John Lahart, in respect of the feasibility study for the MetroLink south from Charlemont to Templeogue and Firhouse. Has Ms Graham any update in respect of that project?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I will use the remainder of my time. I wish to raise one more point with Mr. Walsh relating to the reclassification of national roads under the national development plan. Will he comment on the process involved? Has TII taken over any roads from local authorities on the basis of a reclassification in recent months?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I will be in correspondence with both of the witnesses. My thanks to them for their time before the committee. My final point is for Mr. Walsh. I will be in contact with him about the N73 national road in north-east County Cork. It is an exceptionally dangerous road. The N72 runs parallel to it. Significant issues have to be addressed. I was disappointed, despite the fact that there...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (28 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for his reply. We need to hammer home the message today of the importance of post office services across to the citizens of this State. They are an integral part rural life. I am concerned about the ramifications we may face in the next number of years in regard to this sector, particularly around the increasing costs of stamps and, in addition, the possibility of a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (28 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for being here to discuss the very important issues facing our postal services. I remind him that balanced regional development, of which post office service are an integral part, is a key pillar under the programme for Government. The 2020 Grant Thornton report identified the postal service as one of general economic interest due to its high public value but low...