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Covid-19 (Health): Statements (9 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: Back in March, the message from the World Health Organization to all countries was to test, test and test. The Government has moved mountains to follow this advice to the letter. In the last week alone, 68,000 people have been tested. That is the equivalent of the population of Sligo now being tested every single week. That is what is needed to hunt down the virus, to keep it out of our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if organised sports training within indoor facilities can do so in multiple pods of six; if there is a limit of six on the total number of attendees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 350. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the National Archives hold the original applications of former RIC officers to two committees that sat between 1922 and 1923 and 1935 to inquire into resignations and dismissals from the force due to nationalist sympathies; the reference numbers for the files; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21458/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 794. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the ability he has to prevent the online sale of solvents to children in cases where it is clear from customer comments on the website that the solvents are being inhaled by customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21454/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 795. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the powers he has to prevent the online sale of solvents to children in cases in which it is clear from customer comments on the website that the solvents are being inhaled by customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21457/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 815. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on crèches inserting a clause in their terms and conditions stating that full fees are applicable for all closures due to exceptional circumstances beyond their control in view of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21746/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 904. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policy in relation to the prevention of the online sale of psychoactive substances in cases in which it is clear from customer comments on the website that the substance is being acquired for human consumption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21425/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 906. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation that prohibits the sale of alcohol online; the way in which legislation could be extended to prohibit the sale of psychoactive substances online; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21455/20]

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

Emer Higgins: 1387. To ask the Minister for Health if organised sports training within indoor facilities can do so in multiple pods of six; if there is a limit of six on the total number of attendees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22517/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Sep 2020)

Emer Higgins: 1469. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the beef finishers scheme will be reviewed to incorporate cattle from here that are slaughtered in Northern Ireland (details supplied). [22471/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the training and further education supports that will be put in place as part of the July stimulus to help jobseekers to upskill and reskill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18799/20]

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

Emer Higgins: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to increase the availability of activation and back-to-work schemes in order to support persons to return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18800/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 90. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if an employer that only provides a member of staff with a laptop due to the fact they are required to work in multiple locations is in breach of health and safety legislation or guidelines by refusing to also provide a monitor to ensure the employee does not suffer from posture difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support taxi drivers as they recover from loss of income as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the EU package travel directive covers purchases through a travel agent of a flight only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18383/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the requirement to wear face coverings to taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18385/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of National Lottery funding provided to sports organisations in each of the years 2005, 2010 and 2015; the amount planned for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18433/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the upgrade of the Kildare line will result in extending DART services to Hazelhatch or opening Kishogue train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18605/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 234. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of nitrous oxide seized by customs each year since 2015 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18610/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (28 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: 351. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to force owners of private houses that are left vacant to sell them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18617/20]