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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 382. To ask the Minister for Health when SI No. 181 of 2020, Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Requirements) (Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form) Regulations 2020 expires; his plans to extend it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12737/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (30 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 385. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to eliminate the wait for cancer patients as a result of the reorientation of the public and private health services during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12748/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (30 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 500. To ask the Minister for Health the options available to a public hospital patient to make a complaint; the role of agencies outside the HSE and his Department such as the Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13291/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 525. To ask the Minister for Health further to his response to the contribution in Dáil Éireann of 11 June 2020 by this Deputy, when the number of days since a positive Covid-19 will be released by county and if possible, by electoral division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13451/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 721. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to compensate or require an airline (details supplied) to compensate passengers that did not catch their flights during the Covid-19 lockdown; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the airline is offering no refunds or vouchers and the only option passengers have is to reschedule their flights at their own expense;...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 750. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the additional supports that will be provided to childcare facilities that open before September 2020, in view of the fact they face additional costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12752/20]

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: The lockdown has been a challenge for many people but for victims of domestic abuse it has been hell. Their sanctuary is not their home. They find sanctuary when they find space away from home, and they have been robbed of that for months. Many people spent lockdown walking on eggshells to avoid violent and dangerous outbursts. Calls to Saoirse Womens Refuge in south Dublin doubled in...

Reopening of Schools and Summer Provision 2020: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: It must seem like a lifetime ago to the Minister when the decisive and courageous decision to shut schools was made at the beginning of this pandemic. We only need to look to neighbouring countries to see the impact that acting early and quickly has had; speed has indeed trumped perfection. The upheaval to the education system, however, has been massive. Who could ever have imagined that...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: Climate change is affecting 19% of the species that are categorised as threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list. This means that they are at serious risk of extinction. The Minister's Department, in collaboration with other bodies and experts, keeps watch on the red lists in Ireland. They include the curlew, the grey partridge and the corncrake. Each of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if the announcement by the Revenue Commissioners that there will be no VAT on PPE applies to dental practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11049/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the substantial loss in revenue that universities face as a result of the reduction in numbers of international students; his plans to provide additional financial support to universities to overcome same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 323. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reform the direct provision system and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10697/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 825. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons require driver licences in order to begin jobs; his plans to recommence driver tests in a manner that protects from the dangers of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10690/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 826. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the task force for aviation recovery which he announced in Dáil Éireann on 3 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10693/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 862. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his long-term plans to support the tourism industry in view of the fact that many companies are unlikely to have substantial income until spring 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11052/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (16 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 910. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to reinstate ECCE for those attending school in September 2020 in view of the fact they have missed three months of learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11055/20]

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: I welcome the news that we will soon have clarity on when hairdressers, barbers and beauticians will be able to reopen. That will be fantastic news for jobs and for people throughout my constituency. The public have been reassured throughout this crisis by the flow of information coming from the HSE, NPHET, the Minister and his Department. Releasing data on the number of cases by county...

July Education Programme: Statements (10 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: When we look back at how we dealt with this crisis, we will be judged by how it affected the most vulnerable in our society. This is especially true of children with special needs. Their daily routine is vital to them and it is what they need to progress. School plays a vital role in that. Unfortunately, school closures have had a detrimental impact on children with special needs and...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (10 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: Since St. Patrick's Day, our way of life has changed more than we could ever imagine. One of the positive benefits has been the reduction in greenhouse emissions and their impact on climate change. Many people I know have not filled up their car since March. Working from home is no longer niche; it is now a revolution in how we work. The majority of people, some 59%, are happier working...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (9 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the distanced teaching work newly qualified teachers are doing online at home will qualify towards their probation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9707/20]