Results 3,281-3,300 of 3,337 for speaker:Patrick Costello

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the €11.2 million allocated to National Transport Authority under the accessibility retrofit programme was spent in each of the years 2018 and 2019. [15931/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide Covid-19 testing for GAA players to prevent outbreaks in the community; if this could be seen as urgent in view of the fact that social distancing in the sport is deemed impossible; and if financial support will be made available to fund such a strategy. [16015/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 467. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will use its membership of the United Nations Security Council to push for resolution in respect of Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15185/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 479. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to the ambassador to Russia since 1 April 2020. [15940/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 588. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to improve access to higher education for members of the Traveller community. [15184/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Citizens Information Board (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 782. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for the Citizens Information Board increased by 6%. [15952/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Civil Registration Service (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 783. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when section 21A of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014 will be enacted. [15954/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 845. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated amount it would cost in 2021 if nine additional full-time ecologists were recruited for his Department. [15966/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inspector of Prisons (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 955. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for the Inspector of Prisons increased by 50%. [15937/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 956. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of 1200cc, 1400cc and 1500cc motorcycles in the Garda fleet. [15939/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 1289. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists in CHO 7 in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of vacant posts in CHO 7 as of 1 July 2020. [15932/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 1290. To ask the Minister for Health the number of scoliosis surgeries carried out at Crumlin Children's Hospital in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [15934/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: 1291. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost in 2021 to provide 35,000 extra intensive home care packages. [15935/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Non-Covid Healthcare Disruption: Mental Health Services (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: I thank all the witnesses for attending. I would like to explore online mental health services - the phone line and the Internet aspects. We have spoken about some of the benefits of that, and there are many benefits to it, but I am concerned about part of it in respect of people who do not have Internet access or phones, which I know was an issue with, say, young people in care or young...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Non-Covid Healthcare Disruption: Mental Health Services (Resumed) (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: I want to pick up on some of the points made by Deputy Ward, in particular the excellent point about the failure of mental health services to meet the challenge of dual diagnosis, which is very significant. Dr. Niazi said that if there is a primary diagnosis of mental health, the psychiatric services would deal with it, and if there is a primary diagnosis of addiction, the addiction services...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Non-Covid Healthcare Disruption: Mental Health Services (Resumed) (14 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: I thank Dr. Finnerty for that answer. Mr. Farrelly mentioned how the mental health tribunals were able to continue. Were there any challenges? Was there a sufficient number of tribunal members to be able to deliver? Were there any legislative challenges, including in terms of meeting remotely? Is there anything we should be considering in case we face delivery challenges in the future?...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: Picking up on the previous point in relation to school space, Mr. Loftus spoke earlier about ensuring there is enough space in the school in the classroom and having a solution in place if there is not. My thoughts turned to schools, of which I am sure there are plenty, that will not have sufficient space to meet the public health guidelines. What does the Department see as the solutions?...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: I also wish to touch on the role of special needs assistants, SNAs. We all know SNAs are a valuable part of our education system, but they also work closely with vulnerable students. What specific supports are being given to SNAs? We had some conversation already concerning PPE, but I am referring to aspects such as other guidance etc.. In addition, if school attendance is going to be...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: I have another question on staffing. Much of the staffing levels are determined by the returns of the number of children to the Department on 30 September. If, however, some children will be enrolling late, perhaps because parents will not be enrolling them in junior infants because of health concerns, or parents of children have underlying health concerns themselves, what is being done to...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Patrick Costello: Regarding attendance, then, after 20 days of absence in a year there is supposed to be a referral to the National Education Welfare Board, NEWB, and circular 0028/2013 states that a school should strike a child's name off the roll after he or she has been absent for 20 days. I assume guidance will be provided regarding how to manage that issue, given that children are being asked to...