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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Taoiseach. I greatly welcome his commitment to publishing data. I note that Ernst & Young have been brought in to crunch data. If those data are provided by the State or an organ of the State and collected with public moneys, they should also be made available. The most important point is the evidence and data available to NPHET, and the modelling code. Information...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: I am still waiting for that information.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: For eight months now the State has been dealing with the threat posed by Covid-19. We are rightly told to follow the science, but science is empirical and it is based on data. I am concerned by the lack of published data. Peer review and transparency are central to any scientific response. I want to focus in particular on the data on mental health. The National Self-Harm Registry Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (25 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 147. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when PPS numbers will issue to persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39171/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an extension will be granted for the works programme funding allocation to local authorities (details supplied) due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38132/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) has not been facilitated with a 12 month NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38252/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 808. To ask the Minister for Health when a tendering process was last carried out for the provision of prefilled packs that are provided to pharmacies for distribution to drug users as part of needle exchange programme; when the contract for the provision of the said goods expired; when the next tendering process will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38027/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 812. To ask the Minister for Health the specific areas or regions of the State in respect of which Ireland will provide data to the European Centre for Disease Control to give effect to the recommendation on a co-ordinated approach to the restriction of free movement in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, arising from the European Council meeting of 13 October 2020 that member states apply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 814. To ask the Minister for Health when a person will be facilitated with emergency surgery (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38095/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 818. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will get an urgent transfer to the dean clinic at St. Patrick’s University Hospital Dublin, in view of the fact there is a bed available for this person at present, who would be transferring from Limerick University Hospital; and that it be noted that this person is Covid-19 free and the protocol...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 842. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be a lead-in time of seven days’ notice of any new restrictions at the start of December 2020 to allow for proper planning and increased employment levels arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38295/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 892. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an orthodontic appointment at St. Camillus's Hospital, Limerick, following a referral on 9 October 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38571/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response Final Report: Motion (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Ceann Comhairle both for his compliments and for the assistance he gave the committee at various crucial stages. There were inevitably difficulties with accommodating a committee at a difficult time and when advice was novel, as it inevitably is in the context of a novel coronavirus pandemic. I welcome the fact that both the Minister of State and the Minister have said they...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response Final Report: Motion (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response entitled 'Special Committee on Covid-19 Response – Final Report', copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 8th October, 2020. I thank the Business Committee for scheduling a debate on the final report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response, which...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Incidence (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: Before I commence, I want to welcome what the Minister of State said, namely, that while wind farms and renewable energy are essential for our future, that cannot be to the detriment of the existing ecosystem and environment. There was almost a race to zone areas suitable for wind farms by local authorities, all of whom were acting with the best of intentions. Some of the areas zoned are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Incidence (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: I greatly welcome the confirmation from the Minister of State that officials in his Department are in communication with Clare County Council regarding evidential data requirements. Nobody could possibly take issue with that. We have to establish that the problem arises from concrete blocks. 6 o’clock I believe that will be established in the facts of the cases in Clare. Many...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: The annual registration fee for nurses falls due at this time of year. Earlier this year, the registration fee for nurses who were returning to Ireland was waived. Any fee charged has to be approved by the Minister. Given the year that is in it, does the Tánaiste believe this is appropriate? We are approaching Christmas, but regardless of what the Government recommends, nurses will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: The Tánaiste, although the Taoiseach sometimes refers to this matter also.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the recommendation on a co-ordinated approach to the restriction of free movement in response to the Covid-19 pandemic arising from the European Council meeting of 13 October 2020 requires member states to limit restriction measures restricting free movement on grounds of public health to that strictly necessary. [37514/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Michael McNamara: 114. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, arising from the recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restriction of free movement in response to the Covid-19 pandemic arising from the European Council meeting of 13 October 2020, Ireland will apply those restrictions to persons coming from specific areas or regions particularly affected rather than to the entire...