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Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: I will yield my final minute to the Minister of State to respond. I thank the Minister of State and the Department of Health for their assistance in the past number of days regarding the Covid-19 outbreak in the Youghal area which affects my constituency, that of the Minister of State, and west Waterford. This was very unfortunate and serious given the number of young people, in particular,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (29 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department is taking with regard to a change of school patronage (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22364/21]

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, well in his expanded role over the coming months and I acknowledge the wonderful work the Government did for the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and I wish her and her husband well. It is wonderful to see the Government is making progress on making being in politics more family friendly, from being in the Oireachtas right up to being a member of...

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: I welcome the Bill and it is great to see more movement by Government to look after the media landscape in Ireland. I particularly focus on the broadcasting point of view in relation to this Bill. Over the last year, we have seen the critical importance of our community radio stations. I am thinking of shows such as the Patricia Messinger show on C103 or county sound, as many of us...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 398. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the reopening of large-scale gatherings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22085/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 399. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the use of digital technology to enable the reopening of large-scale gatherings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22086/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 400. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the use of rapid antigen testing to enable the reopening of large-scale gatherings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22087/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 511. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the size of the backlog of unprocessed passports due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21551/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policy Functions (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 702. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the relationship between the National Standards for Foster Care 2003 and the draft national standards for children's social services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: Can the Chairman hear me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: I apologise to the witnesses and the committee. I have a couple of questions, following on from the information given, particularly that given by Mr. Walsh. This variable speed limit proposal is very interesting. There would be both positive and negative consequences to it. This is being implemented on the M50 and will probably end up operating on the M1 and in Cork on the N40 in Senator...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: In response to that, I do not believe it is a bad suggestion. It definitely might be worth looking at. Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting many taxi drivers from around the country. Many members of the committee were on that call. One particular concern for many of them were the new changes to speed limits in Dublin. This is of great concern to them because, obviously, when one is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: Ms Graham hit the nail on the head. For many people, it has been many years and, in some cases, decades since they got their licence. I wonder where we are heading with that. Is it something that is putting people in danger unnecessarily? There is definitely work for the Department of Transport to do in this regard. There is also work for the semi-State bodies, including the NTA, TII or...

Covid Restrictions Support Scheme Regulations and Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme Regulations: Motions (22 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for being here. While I welcome the decision to continue the Covid restriction support scheme and the employment wage subsidy scheme until the end of June 2021, it is important there is not a cliff edge when that date comes around. I have spent the past number of weeks engaging with employees in different sectors and with management in different areas, including...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: I want to relay a very clear message to NPHET and all those in the HSE who are working on restrictions at the moment. In recent days I have been working closely with people working in the events industry, the arts, travel and air travel and they are very concerned about the Government's current strategy and the map for reopening in terms of our adaptation of technology. That is the critical...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 62. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the OPW allocation of costal and flood relief funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20483/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Policy (21 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to future proof the economy through social investment spending initiatives with an aim of preventing economic stagnation and growing inequality due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17177/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 186. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the exclusion of businesses under the small business assistance scheme due to the €50,000 turnover threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19459/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: 1042. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of special school education facilities in east County Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19759/21]