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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: In regard to the flu vaccine, I have in my hand the form that must be filled in at the GP's office. The requirement to do so means that people are spending longer in there. What is happening is that GPs are putting the forms through in bulk. The figures quoted in the press today reflect the fact that they do not complete the forms and put them through straight away because they do not have...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: Why is it not done electronically?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: We obviously had good news regarding a Covid-19 vaccine in the past week from Pfizer and BioNTech who say they have a vaccine that will be 90% effective. Given the issues relating to storage, this may or may not be the vaccine that will be rolled out in the coming months. I understand that others will be coming on stream pretty quickly too, which will be fantastic. We cannot allow this to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 26. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the decision to delay the census until 2022. [35141/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: I am quite conscious of what the Ceann Comhairle said earlier regarding the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Woulfe but this is an issue for all of us, in government and in opposition. It is not an Opposition-versus-Government issue. I welcome the Taoiseach's decision to meet party and group leaders but, having read the letters, I am going to make a request of him in advance of the meeting....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: I asked about a request through the Attorney General.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be additional buses or trains added to the existing timetables during the current round of level 5 restrictions to account for the reduction to 25% of capacity and the impact this is having on commuting workers that are unable to access public transport; the number of additional services provided; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs of closure and replacement of the six level crossings on the Maynooth line proposed in the DART plus west proposals; the costs on a comparative basis of retaining automated level crossings following resignalling to facilitate electrified rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34673/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Communications (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 406. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on any engagement he has had with the United States of America. [35058/20]

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

Alan Kelly: 430. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when work will begin on the autism spectrum disorder unit for a school (details supplied); the timeframe for the works and expected opening date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34672/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 597. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of domestic abuse cases that were investigated by An Garda Síochána during the lockdown; the number that resulted in charges; how this compares with the same months in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34675/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blood Donations (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 677. To ask the Minister for Health if he will facilitate an increase in the number of blood collections in west County Waterford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34669/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 678. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the lack of supply of the flu jab in local pharmacies; the reason it is difficult to access same; the reason for the long delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 679. To ask the Minister for Health the status of teenage counselling services cancelled from March to August 2020 due to the restrictions in place and the impact on young persons who were waiting on counselling during that period; his plans to make sure this does not happen again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34674/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 680. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to act on the 12 month notice of termination of contract served on the HSE by a service (details supplied) and the transfer of all of its services to the HSE or to a provider identified by the HSE over the coming 12 months due to a crisis in its funding; the additional funding being made available to avoid a disaster in the provision of disability...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: We are now going into our third week in level 5 and many people are trying to plan for the unique period around Christmas, which is not something we have experienced before. While the R level is coming down and the numbers are changing, I do not expect the Tánaiste to be in a position today to be able to advise businesses, workers or families as regards what we will be able to do on 1...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (4 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of his Department’s housing, infrastructure and digital unit. [33886/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: I will refresh the Minister's memory and that of the House as to what these commitments are. There is a commitment to hire 8,500 staff by the end of next month, 12,500 by the end of April, and 16,000 by December of next year. Again, that is 8,500 by the end of December. I am really looking forward to getting that document on 15 November because massive progress must obviously have been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: It was an increase of 1,800.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: HSE Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: The Minister is going over old ground. We have been over the issue of whole-time equivalents before. I actually gave him the figures the last time as well. It is perplexing and wrong that these are not full-time positions. It would be helpful it the Minister could listen to me. It is perplexing and wrong. Will the Minister please explain to the House why these 1,800 people are not on...