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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (15 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 591. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the expert group on direct provision will be publishing its recommendations; if there is a timeline in place for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23715/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 655. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23337/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (15 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 712. To ask the Minister for Health when the publication of a pricing review of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, which was due to be published in 2017, can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 773. To ask the Minister for Health when the rare diseases technology review committee, RDTRC, is scheduled to meet in 2020; the frequency with which he expects the committee to meet in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23895/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 774. To ask the Minister for Health the timelines for assessment of medicines referred to the RDTRC; when recommendations will be made on referred therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23906/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 775. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the publication of a new national rare diseases plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23907/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State and appreciate the response but it raises a number of questions. Even the very fact the Minister of State’s answer has acknowledged that the plant is in breach of its nitrate emissions in terms of its licence since 2015, although it is not connected directly to odour and noise, is a recognition in itself of this and is not acceptable. Five years on Irish...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I realise the Minister of State will not have much of the detail I require in his response to me in respect of Irish Water, which is the competent authority in regard to the issue I am about to raise. I still believe this issue needs to get a hearing today. The issues raised in regard to Carrigrenan wastewater treatment plant and Belgooly in west Cork which my colleague, Deputy Christopher...

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I recognise the announcement this morning of the €7.8 million for assessment of needs. It is an issue on which the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, has worked. Even when she was in opposition, she spoke of her desire to achieve that and clear the backlog in this area. The announcement is fundamentally important and needs to be acknowledged. The previous speaker acknowledged...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (10 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the introduction of legislation to tackle hate crime. [22853/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (10 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the establishment of a gambling regulator. [22852/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when laptops ordered to assist students with online and blended learning will be available to UCC students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will engage with educational institutions, representatives of students and student accommodation providers as colleges and universities return in view of the unique challenges which students and providers face due to Covid-19. [22628/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: After-School Support Services (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 28. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to increase the range of after-school services in schools and community hubs in County Cork. [22362/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: After-School Support Services (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: My question relates to the firm programme for Government commitment to increase the range of supports for after-school services and community hubs. In County Cork and my constituency of Cork North-Central, what plans does the Minister have to deliver these much-needed services?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: After-School Support Services (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The return of schools is very welcome for many parents who spent the last six months caring for children and continuing to work. It builds on previous work in reopening the early-years and childcare sectors. While this will allow more people to return to work should they wish to do so, many gaps in provision remain to be addressed in the provision of after-school and community services....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: After-School Support Services (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: There is a concern with schools which needs to be addressed in the short to medium term. While the Minister for Education and Skills has confirmed that this opening is intended to support the reopening of after-school services, it is likely that many schools which might provide space for such a facility may not do so this year given public health concerns. Is the Department actively...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 43. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the additional supports being provided to children attending early years education and primary school settings for the first time. [22361/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 493. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to build a new secondary school in Glanmire, County Cork in view of the increasing population and the existing shortage of school places in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21237/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (8 Sep 2020)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 499. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the use of special education teachers as substitute cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21270/20]