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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation (13 May 2020)

Gary Gannon: 1291. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to assist persons in the private rented sector during the Covid-19 crisis; and his further plans to assist persons living in overcrowded accommodation and will be unable to self-isolate. [4989/20]

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Gary Gannon: A DEIS school of 160 pupils can only buy three devices. That does not seem like it will be enough, does it? More than 90% of students in such a school will need a device. It is just not enough.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Gary Gannon: There are 25.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Gary Gannon: That is not ideal.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Gary Gannon: I am becoming increasingly worried that the pursuance of the leaving certificate almost at all costs is becoming something akin to the great Dunkirk moment in our response regarding how we demonstrate our resilience or overcome adversity in the face of this pandemic, that we will do it regardless and get through it. With every day and week that passes, that window where we can present a...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Gary Gannon: I will get straight into my questions. I have five questions and if there is time at the end after the answers you might come back to me again, a Cheann Comhairle. What is the process for reassessment of social welfare rates in one-parent families in scenarios where one parent has stopped paying maintenance? I am asking the question given that the family courts are not hearing maintenance...

Social Protection (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Gary Gannon: On behalf of the Social Democrats I extend deepest sympathies to those who have lost their lives through Covid-19 and our endless thanks to those who continue to put themselves in the front line and in harm's way. It is often said that a crisis makes us focus on what is really important. This crisis has shown us that it is not full employment alone that we must crave. The focus must be on...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Gary Gannon: It is important to recognise that this crisis will impact, first and foremost, those who have been made vulnerable by our system. Such people include those who are already sick, those without a safe home or any home at all and those who are in direct provision or overcrowded Traveller accommodation. People working in hospitals, providing essential care and cleaning services will be among...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Gary Gannon: As this is my maiden speech, it is customary for me to thank the people of Dublin Central who saw fit to send me here. I send them the warmest thanks. It will be through work done in the Chamber and outside it that I hope to validate the trust they placed in me. I am happy that the first speech I get to make in the Chamber concerns the EU and our relationship with it. Like many...