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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for attending this morning to answer questions on the vaccination strategy. It is important to outline to him the worries people have about what is happening with the AstraZeneca vaccine. The appalling way in which the company has treated EU member states and the Union itself has been incredibly unfortunate considering the major investment the company has received in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: 230. To ask the Minister for Health when social care workers working in children’s residential homes will be vaccinated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4591/21]

Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) (Percentage Adjustment) Order 2021: Motion (27 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: The Covid support scheme was a welcome addition to the range of Covid-19 supports in place, which will give enterprises the best opportunity to maintain their businesses during this very difficult trading period. I welcome the additional double payments made over the Christmas and new year period in recognition of the additional financial impact on those businesses for which Christmas would...

Brexit (Foreign Affairs): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: It is rare in politics these days when everything is so negative that there is something positive to say. As a newly elected Deputy, I thank the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Minister for the work they have done over the last number of months and years on the issue of Brexit. The day Joe Biden was paying his first official visit to Ireland as Vice President was interesting. I had...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the potential to move the required CPC training of one day or seven hours annually for all HGV and PSV drivers who drive for hire and reward to be moved to an online format (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3233/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: 394. To ask the Minister for Health if advice will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3241/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Third Level Costs (13 Jan 2021)

James O'Connor: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the income tax implications of the €250 payment to non-SUSI students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44977/20]

Covid-19 Task Force: Statements (17 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I very much welcome the national Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy announced on Tuesday by the Government. I would like to raise the point of vaccine allocation sequencing. I welcome the approach of prioritising those who are over the age of 65 and are residents of long-term care facilities. We have seen a rapid spread of Covid-19 over the course of the pandemic in certain areas relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan (17 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 36. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the establishment of a network of broadband connection points in east County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43974/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to bring forward an enhanced town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43975/20]

Planning and Development Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I welcome this Bill this because, like so many Bills that have gone through the House recently, it shows that we can respond to issues in a way that will allow us to live alongside Covid-19 and avoid stopping developments, where possible. This Bill makes important changes to safeguard planning and building control systems during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bill will amend the Planning and...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I congratulate Deputy Cathal Crowe on being nominated to the standing panel for the Ceann Comhairle. I will use my time to highlight the historic trade deal that was achieved at last week's European Council meeting. The €1.8 trillion deal is a major vote of confidence to the world that the European Union is ready and able to tackle Covid-19 and to build back better after the pandemic....

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (9 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: The Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill is somewhat akin to the Finance Bill or the Social Welfare Bill, as it arrives in November every year. The measures within are designed to support risk equalisation and to sustain community rating in our health insurance market so that older citizens and people with illnesses can afford health insurance and are not penalised in favour of younger...

Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I wish to use my time to discuss the deferral of the planned increase in the State pension age, which will remain at 66 years pending the report of the commission on pensions. I wholeheartedly welcome this. Fianna Fáil's manifesto during this year's general election promised to establish a commission to examine the State pension age and defer further age increases pending that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 221. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position on the restrictions on cafés (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41557/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (3 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 16. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider requests to include representatives from organisations (details supplied) on the Pensions Commission. [40144/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (3 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 108. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions he has taken to date to ensure the commented operation of Comhairle na nÓg in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. [40752/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (3 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 122. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to facilitate the reorganisation of Tusla in view of comments made by the Tusla CEO to the Oireachtas Committee on Children regarding the structure of the organisation. [40753/20]

Pre-European Council: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for being here to discuss the important issues that will be addressed at the European Council meeting next week. I wish to take this opportunity to focus on economic recovery through the implementation of the agreement reached in July last. In terms of the rule of law and funding, it is imperative that these supports are put in place as quickly as possible for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Dec 2020)

James O'Connor: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the challenges faced by a school (details supplied) will be investigated; if the necessary assistance will be provided to the school for a school development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40059/20]