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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I want to ask the Tánaiste about the shared equity scheme. On previous occasions when Governments have ignored expert advice from the Central Bank or the ESRI, especially on housing, it has not ended well. Why, on this occasion, does the Government feel it is okay to ignore the warnings from the ESRI and the Central Bank that this will inflate house prices? House prices have increased...

Education (Health, Relationships and Sex Education) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank Deputy Gannon for bringing forward the Bill. It is quite shocking that it needs to be brought forward at this stage in the history of this country. We are approaching the end of 2021 and I find it very difficult to understand the lack of urgency in the comments of the Minister on this issue. There is a requirement for this to be dealt with quickly so that no more school students...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 70. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if guidance has issued to cinemas and theatres regarding accepting certain forms of the EU Digital Covid Certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57719/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Budget Process (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach the details of the social impact assessments carried out by his Department and public bodies and agencies under his remit since 1 January 2016. [57672/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Budget Process (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: Has there been an assessment of the social impact the housing crisis is having on people with disabilities? Last week, Ciara, who is homeless and sleeping in a car, told her story on the Reboot Republic podcast. She could not find any suitable private rented accommodation as her HAP was insufficient. There is no homeless emergency accommodation suitable to her needs. She has lost her care...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: United Nations (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 268. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the Irish UNESCO Tentative List was last revised; when it will next be revised; the application process to include a site of historic significance on this list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56938/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 274. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 46 of 6 October 2021, the result of his Department’s engagement with the Garda National Vetting Bureau and the Department of Justice in relation to Garda vetting under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 309. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56945/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 351. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to address the lack of substitute teachers at primary level; the measures being taken to ensure students do not miss out on teaching due to a shortage of substitute teachers; the way in which this will be evaluated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57087/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to ensure that the leaving certificate 2022 will take into account the disruption and loss of learning caused by Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57090/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 377. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 346 of 16 November 2021, the considerations her Department has made in relation to the school's accommodation needs for the 2022-2023 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57441/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 379. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the construction of a new school on a site (details supplied) in Dublin 13 which already has planning permission for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57459/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 582. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered sending each household a set of antigen tests and face masks that meet European standards due to the rising case numbers of Covid-19 at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56947/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate (23 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in and congratulate Dr. Moloney on taking up the role. I will ask about the priority in terms of support for community heritage initiatives. I have two aspects of that. The Chair spoke about the importance of heritage in terms of community and sense of place and how, when it is lost, it can be difficult to get back. One area in which this can be seen is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the management companies of some apartment buildings are refusing to permit the installation of electric vehicle charging points despite the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland awarding residents grants for same; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 184. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the housing capital underspend to date in 2021; the amount he expects will be carried forward into 2022; if this will exceed the 10% cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56663/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (18 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 224. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he will take to reintroduce the service that was recently stopped in which members of the Civil Defence provide transport to persons who need to attend hospital appointments; the reason the service was stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56665/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 316. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the lack of available home support service carers in an area (details supplied); the number of persons in the area who have been approved for home support but whose service has not commenced due to lack of carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56670/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: Has the Taoiseach nothing to say in reply to my question on homeless people rough sleeping?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: This issue is progressing out of it, though.