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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

James O'Connor: 1035. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the self-isolation procedure for residents of nursing homes after returning from hospital even if they have tested negative for Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21266/20]

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I welcome this Bill, which makes changes to existing company law to enable firms to adapt to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. It recognises that we are in a new normal and people should not be penalised for not meeting requirements that are simply unworkable under the current circumstances. The Bill addresses the operational issues in respect of compliance and gives...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (30 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I join the Chair in extending good wishes to the staff here, the ushers, the gardaí, the Clerk of the Dáil and all who have been involved with ensuring the Dáil has been able to run smoothly in what has been a very challenging time for many people. I thank the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for staying here so late tonight to discuss this absolutely imperative issue. I wish...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (30 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I wish a good morning to the Acting Chairman, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the other Deputies who are present. It is worth reading into the record that it is now 2.20 a.m. I thank the Minister for being in the Chamber to speak about an extremely important issue to the constituents of Cork East, whom I am elected here to represent and to me as their local Deputy and a former...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (30 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the information he has provided today to Dáil Éireann. As he stated, there is no definite project at this stage but that is something I am elected here to try to work upon and to resolve, as I have been doing in recent months. I recently met representatives of TII at its facility at the Jack Lynch tunnel to discuss this project. It is absolutely crucial...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school complex (details supplied) at Carrigtwohill, County Cork. [19293/20]

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

James O'Connor: This Bill is a key part of the July stimulus package. The State is investing in key projects and supporting workers and businesses on an historic scale. The size of the response underlines our commitment to protecting jobs and communities. The State will spend €87 billion in 2020 to provide more services to citizens than ever before. The stimulus package contains more than 50...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the role of her Department in the July stimulus package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19037/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of visiting teachers under the public health provision for schools for September 2020 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/20]

Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: This Bill expands eligibility for GP care without charge on a phased basis and increases the gross medical card income limits for persons over 70 years of age, which I welcome. I will take the opportunity to congratulate the Minister on his appointment to the Cabinet. It is an extraordinarily difficult time for anyone working in the healthcare sector and I am sure he will excel in his...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I welcome the Bill. It is at times like this we must recognise that we have to do things differently and act responsibly and urgently to address the severe challenges our economy faces in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the right time for the State to play a key role in our economy and to work side-by-side with businesses to get through this crisis. That is why I welcome the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 50. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that arts and cultural bodies in County Cork are consulted to ensure that they recover and enhance their impact in the aftermath of Covid-19. [17291/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (22 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 58. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase the provision of affordable workspaces for artists and creative practitioners in County Cork. [17290/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider extending the driver licence renewal period for those over 70 years of age in view of Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17595/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (22 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 231. To ask the Minister for Health when services such as a service (details supplied) and early intervention services in County Cork will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17596/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 44. To ask the Taoiseach his views on a temporary domestic ban on passengers from the United States of America to ensure adherence to Covid-19 prevention measures. [16645/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes (21 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the reopening of SOLAS training facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16646/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (15 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: 22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to upgrade the broadband infrastructure in eastern areas of County Cork which has poor connectivity that is hampering development within the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16054/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (15 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on his appointment at Cabinet and to a very exciting and important portfolio, particularly in a 21st century economy. I have an interest in the transport area, having done a great deal of work on it at a local authority level alongside many fine Green Party councillors in the constituency of Cork East. Based on the Department's high-speed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (15 Jul 2020)

James O'Connor: I welcome the Minister's response. According to a report in 2019 by a major phone operator, the creation of regional digital hubs could generate in the region of €312 million for the regional economy and create over 8,400 new jobs across over 1,000 new businesses. I am sure that the Minister will agree that to ensure rural towns and villages, such as those in Cork East, do not...