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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 790. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent of the backlog in issuing the back to school allowance by county; the action being taken to address the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22694/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1310. To ask the Minister for Health the amount spent each year throughout the work of the national clinical programme for dual diagnosis in developing the draft model of care [22070/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1311. To ask the Minister for Health if a deadline has been set to appoint a clinical lead for the National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis; and the reason that a replacement has not yet been appointed. [22071/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1312. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a number of appointments at community mental health services in Thurles, County Tipperary being cancelled or deferred on numerous occasions; if this is due to an insufficient number of staff being available to cover for those on leave; if this is due to an insufficient number of mental health staff in the county; his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1404. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the way in which accident and emergency units are unsuitable for the presentation of persons in a mental health crisis situation; his views on the need for mental health crisis presentation areas in each hospital that would be separate to the general accident and emergency area; the progress being made on a proposal for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1405. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to instances in which persons with mental health issues can discharge themselves in an unobserved and unaccompanied manner; if his attention has been further drawn the dangers this can present to the persons concerned; his views on whether this is an issue that needs to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1406. To ask the Minister for Health his views on children with ASD being sent to mainstream schools that are not suited for their needs and demands; the process that parents must engage in to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22690/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1445. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the two-hour travel limit that is proposed to apply to animals for which farmers would seek PGI status; the way in which the timeframe was arrived at; his views on claims that it may create issues for some farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22072/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: 1446. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will act on the call by an organisation (details supplied) for a top-up payment on the sheep welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22073/20]

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

Martin Browne: The Bill we are discussing is set to sanction public houses and restaurants that go against measures designed to combat the spread of Covid-19. While I am sure everyone here would agree that everything must be done to tackle the spread of the virus, I must question the level of consideration that has been given to this Bill and the workability of the measures it seeks to put into law. At...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school principals will be informed of the arrangements she expects them to put in place the ensure a safe working environment for staff and pupils; if they will be provided with instructions on the way in which to manage the process; if they will be provided with instructions on the type hygiene products and the quantities of such products...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 121. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications that have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in the Tipperary County Council area; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in County Tipperary that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 122. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in County Tipperary; the number of these that have been processed to date; the number that have been successful; the amount allocated to these businesses; the amount sought; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 467. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of businesses in the Tipperary County Council area that have had their rates waived; the number that have requested a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19943/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 464. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list each of the Tipperary municipal districts; his plans to reduce these times; the number on the social housing list for each of the past 12 months and each month to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 462. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to Tipperary County Council in order to deal with the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 463. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable homes that have been built in each municipal district of County Tipperary in each of the past five years; the amount planned for 2020; the funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19939/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 465. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans from each municipal district in County Tipperary; the number that have been successful; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 466. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has invited Tipperary County Council to make an application for the vacant properties voids programme; if such an application has been submitted; the amount of funding his Department plans to allocate to the authority; the expected timeframe for the release of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Jul 2020)

Martin Browne: 625. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to ensure that all children in need of public transport to their schools will receive same; her plans to address the situation of children not being able to access public transport in circumstances (details supplied); if concessions will be made available to parents that have to avail of a private bus service; and if she will make a...