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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: Again, I ask the Minister to comment on the need for such hubs in towns and villages. We have them in remote areas, which is excellent, but, as I said, many towns like Cobh have weak broadband and many people are discommoded because of it.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 46. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports that have been provided to community and voluntary organisations in 2020 in response to the impact of Covid-19; the number of organisations based in County Cork that have received support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43657/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 246. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the operation and eligibility criteria of the 2020 trading online voucher scheme; the breakdown of the allocation and number of recipients by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44198/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 46 of 25 November 2020, if, in accordance with section 41(7) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, the dispute involved has been referred to him for determination by him; if so, the date of any such referral; when he will be in a position to make a determination; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the scheme or schemes, in accordance with section 41(1) of the Irish Aviation Act 1993, for the granting of superannuation benefits to, or in respect of, such members of the staff of the company that have been prepared by the company and submitted to the Minister and approved by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: We certainly do not want people to feel that they have to go to work when they are sick for all kinds of reasons such as lack of pay, loyalty to the company or whatever else. The other side of that coin is that we do not want people abusing the system by taking so-called sick days either. There are two sides of the coin and it needs to be balanced. I am struck by how some of the large...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I take that last point. There is another side to that, that if employees feel valued they would want to go back to work earlier and will not take time off. I have seen that in some companies. In fact, there is a worry that some people might not take time off sick even if they are sick because their loyalty to the company is so strong. It is something I know some people do as well which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (15 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to develop an action plan for education but with specific reference to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43150/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (15 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to promote and further develop the lifelong learning sector and increase participation numbers in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43149/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Work Permits (15 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 131. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of intra-company transfer employment permits issued in each of the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43122/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 348. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on the issuing of a tender for the development of a school (details supplied); the associated timescales for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43529/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 419. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for students attending third level institutions for the first time, who may be struggling to adjust to the lack of college and course interaction due to current restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43356/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals being considered to increase diversity within the ranks of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41571/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Justice Strategy (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when her Department plans to publish the new youth justice strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41570/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Consumption Data (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 158. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to reach the lower target of 9.1 litres of alcohol per capita by the end of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the Healthy Weight for Ireland Obesity Policy and Action Plan given the impact of Covid-19 public health measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41918/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Road Network (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received a request from Cork County Council to upgrade the R624 access road to Cobh and the Great Island to national road status; if so, when he will be in a position to make a decision on the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42581/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Developments in Georgia: Engagement with Ambassador of Georgia (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I welcome the ambassador and thank him for his interesting presentation. I join with colleagues in saying that we are quite concerned and alarmed at the military aggression in that area. That is to be denounced in every possible way. I note the ambassador referred to the economy in Georgia. At one stage, it was referred to as a star reformer. Can he let us know how the economy is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Developments in Georgia: Engagement with Ambassador of Georgia (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I was interested in the reports of population decline in Georgia. Many Georgians have come here in the past seeking asylum and refugee status. The population decline seems to be a matter of concern.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Developments in Georgia: Engagement with Ambassador of Georgia (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: I will be brief. I welcome the ambassador. I did not have an opportunity to meet with him yet. I am curious about the current relationship with Russia. I know Russia has a huge influence in the region and note some recent comments by the Russian ambassador, which caused some concern. What is the current situation there?