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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: On Leaders' Questions, I raised with the Taoiseach the issue of what we will do regarding vaccines. I raised it in a non-political way and I hope the Taoiseach appreciates that. I think the people the Taoiseach referenced earlier are very eminent people, all of whom will make a significant contribution. However, I have a serious concern about co-ordination. I have a serious concern about...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: I agree with that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: I wish to ask about cancer survival rates. A report issued last week by the National Cancer Control Programme stated that at least 2,000 cases have gone undiagnosed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is deeply concerning. We also know that the number of referrals from GPs has dropped dramatically. There are issues across the board, but I refer particularly to cancer...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: I attended the European conference on vaccinations last year. I am a 100% advocate, in every way shape and form. However, the words "task force" fill me with concern. This is nothing to do with politics. Trust me when I say that we all have to get this right. I accept what the Taoiseach is saying about EU procurement. I accept what he is saying regarding the number of vaccines. We...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: I urge the Taoiseach to consider appointing one person, even if it is somebody brought up just to take on this role and be responsible.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: This issue is far too important to do otherwise.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: Today is a good day for many businesses and people going back to work as we re-enter level 3 of the plan for living with Covid-19. I am glad our party suggested some time ago that we endeavour to have an opening up for the Christmas period. In fairness, the Government has followed that, so today is a good day. However, the critical discussion around kitchen tables at Christmas will be...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Judicial Appointments (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: 110. To ask the Taoiseach if copies of all correspondence to or from him, his advisers or his Department relating to the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) will be provided. [39260/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Redundancy Payments (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: 140. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will report on the provisions of SI 349 of 2020 on redundancy payments. [28349/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if all health facilities have been surveyed to examine whether they contain asbestos hazards; the facilities and buildings that are known to contain asbestos in the building fabric; the timeline to remove these building materials safely from health facilities; the projected cost of this work by building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39650/20]

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: Answer the question. The Minister is not answering any of the questions.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: I want to raise an issue relating to workers, prior to the Government making its decisions on what is going to happen around Christmas. We have not had a chance to chat about this but I encourage the Tánaiste to extend the period for travel between counties from 2 or 3 January to 4 or 5 January. Many workers, particularly healthcare workers, who do not have children work through...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Judicial Appointments (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 154. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if copies of all correspondence to or from him, his advisers or his Department relating to the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) will be provided. [39261/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Judicial Appointments (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 162. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if copies of all correspondence to or from him, his advisers or his Department relating to the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) will be provided. [39263/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 289. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the financial supports that will be put in place for persons experiencing long Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39289/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 324. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if copies of all correspondence to or from her, her advisers or her Department relating to the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) will be provided. [39262/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will recognise long Covid as an illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39290/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the supports in places for those experiencing long-term effects of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39291/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 390. To ask the Minister for Health when Jigsaw services will commence in Thurles, County Tipperary. [39416/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (25 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: Absolutely not.