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

Sorca Clarke: 97. To ask the Minister for Health when the restrictions in maternity hospitals will be lifted to allow a doula and-or birthing partner to support a pregnant woman in labour and delivery. [23758/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Waste (15 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 115. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the plan of the Minister with responsibility for climate action, communication networks and transport to introduce tariffs on two-for-one offers in grocery stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24108/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Tests (15 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he was consulted on the decision to cease testing in meat factories and food processing plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24109/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: What is the current backlog in the family court service? What are the actual numbers? Does the Minister have this information to hand?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: Can it be provided?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: Can that information be provided? What is the current backlog in the family court services? These figures represent people in crisis. Otherwise they would not be in the family court service to begin with. We have an obligation to ensure any support these individuals and families need is put in place as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the impact of Covid-19 on the District Family Court service schedule; and when sittings are expected to return to full capacity. [22856/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: While most crime decreased over Covid, domestic violence recorded the largest increase. What impact has this had on the schedule of out family courts and when are sittings expected to return to full capacity? The impact these services have on those living with domestic violence cannot be overstated and they need to be put back in place as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Sittings (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: The enormous impact on the lives of people across the country is particularly evident in those who seek access to the family courts. How will the family court and family law Bill the Minister mentioned address the adversarial nature of family law proceedings? It has to be available to anyone who needs it. This includes the reassurance of access to barring, safety and protection orders but...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 58. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of businesses which applied for the business continuity grant voucher scheme in counties Longford and Westmeath; the number of successful applications; the number of applications that remain to be processed; and the number of applications for the scheme in each county that were refused. [23211/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 99. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a list will be provided of medical conditions or diagnosis that preclude entry to the Defence Forces. [23213/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is a requirement for children to wear face masks while taking part in PE classes. [23207/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of requests received for additional special needs assistants from schools in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the number of requests that have been approved. [23209/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and secondary schools in counties Longford and Westmeath that do not have hot water facilities; and the steps that have been taken to rectify same in preparation for children returning to school during the Covid-19 pandemic. [23212/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 145. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers employed by Tusla by region; the number of social workers available for work, that is, not on maternity or paternity leave or due to illness; and the average caseload being carried by each social worker. [23205/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 237. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons presenting for Covid-19 testing in counties Longford and Westmeath that are not registered with a general practitioner. [23208/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 238. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff in the HSE employed through employment agencies; the cost of same; and if the number has changed since the outbreak of Covid-19. [23210/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 239. To ask the Minister for Health when services such as developmental checks for children and health screening services are expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels. [23215/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 240. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young persons who were referred to youth and adolescent mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; the number of young persons seen by the service in the same period; the number of referrals that were not accepted by the service; and the number of referrals not accepted that were referred...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (10 Sep 2020)

Sorca Clarke: 241. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons referred to CAMHS in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020, in counties Longford and Westmeath; the number that were seen by CAMHS in the same period; the number of referrals that were not seen by CAMHS in the same period; and the number of referrals not accepted by CAMHS that were referred onwards to community alcohol and drug service or...