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

Seán Crowe: 1150. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered compensation measures for the families of healthcare workers who die as a result of contracting Covid-19 [19910/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 1415. To ask the Minister for Health the reason his Department is preparing to auction a nursing home (details supplied); his views on whether this is contrary to the purpose for which the land was donated in the 19th century; his further views on whether the rapid sale of a home in which 17 residents recently died as a result of Covid-19 is in poor taste; and if he will make a statement on...

Future of School Education: Motion [Private Members] (28 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: In her speech, the Minister spoke about a significant commitment to schools from Government. I remind the Minister that it is Irish taxpayers who are paying for this package rather than the Government parties. From day one of this pandemic the Government has been all over the place and has lacked direction in its response to the issues facing the education sector. Since March, I have been...

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: I thank my colleague, Deputy Funchion, for putting forward this timely motion. We all agree that childcare is the keystone that holds together the building blocks of our economy and society. Unfortunately, it took the dual crisis of outrageous insurance premiums, which almost shut the industry down permanently, combined with a global pandemic for some in this House to understand how...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 592. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a C visa will be granted on compassionate grounds to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the short stay visa system remains closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. [17090/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 718. To ask the Minister for Health the number of overseas visitors who have been found to be in breach of the 14-day self-isolation guidelines as set out by SI 181 of 2020. [17086/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 719. To ask the Minister for Health the number of overseas visitors who have refused to give all the necessary information upon entry here as set out by SI 181 of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17087/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 720. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to amend SI 181 of 2020 to make it a legal requirement to observe the 14-day period of self-isolation [17088/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 721. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to recommend a temporary ban on non-essential travel from the United States of America on the grounds of safeguarding public health [17089/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (21 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 722. To ask the Minister for Health when the HSE guidelines to pharmacists discouraging the sale of multiple months' worth of medication to patients to prevent stockpiling will be rescinded; if his attention has been drawn to the lack of ability to buy 3 or 6 months means that patients are liable to more handling charges by pharmacists which creates a financial burden; and his views on...

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Second Stage (15 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: There is common agreement that we all need to do more as a country to combat climate change and that Ireland has dragged its feet and been a laggard in that fight for far too long. Having said that, we need to bring people along with us and we need to engage with the public. It is a huge local, national and global issue, but the biggest impact it has globally is on communities that are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the recent report carried out by UL and NUIG, headed by a person (details supplied), which has found that as much as 31% of plastic exported from Ireland for recycling is not recycled; his views on whether such a practice could harm public confidence in recycling; his plans to decrease this figure to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a stimulus package or other forms of support for the taxi sector are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15780/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 454. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic missions, such as embassies and consulates, that were closed and not reopened as part of cost saving measures in the past ten years; if a cost analysis has been carried out on reopening the missions; and if so, the cost. [14660/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 659. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the consultation that was held with the management and school board of a school (details supplied) prior to the announcement of its relocation to Citywest, County Dublin. [15777/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 660. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the high number of children with special needs attending a school (details supplied) was taken into consideration before the decision was taken to relocate the school to Citywest, County Dublin. [15778/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 695. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the reduction of the pandemic unemployment payment to taxi drivers in view of the serious continuing impact on passenger numbers as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15780/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 777. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the reduction of the pandemic unemployment payment to taxi drivers in view of the serious continuing impact on passenger numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15781/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 713. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the provisions in place to ensure that those who have lost out due to the change in pension rate bands in 2012 will be given funds owed to them. [14923/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Springboard Programme (14 Jul 2020)

Seán Crowe: 778. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position of those in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment in accessing Springboard courses; the reason some who have applied in recent days have been told that their employment status is unknown, including those whose sectors are still closed down due to Covid-19 restrictions but are still employed by their...