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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Property Tax (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 405. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if emergency funding will be made available, in addition to funds announced to date, in order to supplement local authority budgets in order to defer a possible increase to the local property tax whilst the Covid-19 pandemic is having such a detrimental impact on the economy and employment; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 412. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a request from the chief fire officer in County Louth has been received seeking approval to commence the capital process of developing the new fire station in Dunleer, County Louth; if so, the time frame for when the project will progress and commence construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21549/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 442. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the successful applicants for the urban regeneration development fund will be announced; if the two applications (details supplied) made by Louth County Council for the Port Access Northern Cross Route in Drogheda and the Bridge Street, St Nicholas Quarter in Dundalk, County Louth will be supported; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 582. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding school transport and private bus operators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22121/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 583. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter raised in correspondence regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22123/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 587. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the guidelines will be clarified regarding the wearing of face masks in secondary schools for students with health issues such as asthma (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22181/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Deaths (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 990. To ask the Minister for Health if he will institute an inquiry into the recent deaths at a nursing home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21089/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 998. To ask the Minister for Health if the concerns detailed in correspondence by a union (details supplied) on medicine shortages will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1014. To ask the Minister for Health if the issues raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding the fair deal care for older persons living in the community or in sheltered housing will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21144/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1379. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the withdrawal of the widely used ozempic weight control medication from the drugs payment scheme; if the decision can be overturned, and if not, the alternatives for persons that cannot afford the monthly cost and are not applicable for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22493/20]

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome this legislation. From listening to the debate for the past hour or so, I sense a real consensus among all of us in this House to seek to move forward together. That consensus reflects the skill of the Minister and her Department in listening to the public, co-operating with Members and taking on board views from Deputies of different parties and none to arrive at the best plan to...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to praise teachers, parents and indeed the children themselves who have really reacted positively to going back to back to school in these most difficult times. The happy families that are contacting me are probably best epitomised by a parent of a student who is going to St. Mary's parish primary school, Bryanstown in Drogheda. Last week there was a one-to-one between every parent...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: With respect, the point I am making is that the number of students in the school about which I am talking has actually reduced by ten and that the penalty it has suffered as a result is the loss of two teachers. That is not acceptable. I appreciate the points Ms Magner has made.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: With regard to this issue, I have found it very hard to get officials to listen to some of these complaints, which are genuine and heartfelt. The children in the schools where this is happening are being penalised.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course our Government can address it but when I try to address this issue through the official channels - I am talking about civil servants - I cannot get anybody to listen. That is why I am saying the unions need to be more assertive. I will do my best. That is why I am raising the issue here. I need the unions to do so as well.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister and recognise the time and attention she, her Department and all teachers, parents and children are giving to preparing for the return to school every single minute and every single hour. I recognise the significance of that. I particularly think of families who have members going to school for the first time. Different people have different experiences but I met a...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was not aware from this morning's contributions that there was total transparency - perhaps there is - regarding the point the Minister made there that they will err on the side of the person with the condition. Is that available in writing? That is a very important issue which goes to the heart of teachers going into the classroom. I acknowledge the Minister's integrity on the issue. I...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I reiterate to the Minister the concern that was expressed this morning. I am not an expert and know nothing about the company she mentioned. I would like to see an independent medical expert with specialist knowledge appointed by the HSE. I am not saying that the people the Minister is talking about do not have that knowledge. It is just a deep concern.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I just make the point-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: ----- strongly to the Minister.