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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 873. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the establishment and locations of facilities (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (17 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 874. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department and the HSE are taking to introduce a cost-effective flexible car parking plan for all public hospitals groups for patients and visitors to cap the maximum daily charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8644/21]

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office
Chapter 5 – Implementation of Financial Management Shared Services (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the witnesses. Is it possible to get some information on the feasibility studies that were completed in respect of design issues and governance structures?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office
Chapter 5 – Implementation of Financial Management Shared Services (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: At what stage of the project was this issue identified? This project originated back in 2016. Does Ms Murphy-Fagan see this as being the root cause of the issues of delay and the subsequent additional costs?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office
Chapter 5 – Implementation of Financial Management Shared Services (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: Related to that, an external consultancy firm was used to identify the gaps and the issues arising from the implementation of this system due to the new requirements coming from the OECD and the IMF. At what stage was a cost put together on that, with a view to trying to expedite the timeline and also to identify the scope change in the design? It did not come before the Government until 2020.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office
Chapter 5 – Implementation of Financial Management Shared Services (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: In respect of the original tender that was costed by the implementation partner, did the office seek legal advice on re-tendering for the new, revised design? Second, have there been any disputes with the partner on the new design elements, and has mediation been required on any elements in respect of this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Engagement with the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for appearing before the committee today and for his ongoing engagement on this matter and the important work we have ahead of us. Like many of the survivors and advocacy groups, I am deeply uncomfortable and disappointed with how the mother and baby homes report has been handled to date, both in terms of the lack of consultation with survivors and previously the rush to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: I thank the secretariat for fitting me in. I welcome the news that the Minister for Transport plans to undertake the strategic rail review on an all-Ireland basis in co-operation with the Northern Ireland Executive. On the proposed review for the interurban and inter-regional rail network, what role will Iarnród Éireann will play in it? How long will it take? Will there be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: No problem. In regard to the Killnageer crossing, planning permission was being worked out with Mayo County Council. What stage is at it currently?

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: I will keep my question short in order to allow the Minister to respond. Other Deputies have raised concerns around the lack of clarity regarding timelines, logistics and people's places in the vaccine allocation groups. I also raise the issue of kidney patients, particularly those on dialysis, and cystic fibrosis patients, who require additional clinical preparation. I have also heard...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 272. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with cystic fibrosis in County Mayo; the position of persons with cystic fibrosis with the condition in the vaccine roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7600/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (11 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 357. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding opportunities within her Department for an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7601/21]

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: I will take three minutes and I would appreciate it if the Minister and Minister of State could provide a written reply. Significant travel restrictions continue to have an impact on our daily lives and it is fair to say the aviation sector remains worst hit by Covid-19. I welcome the publication of the Irish regional airports programme, with €21.3 million being allocated for 2021....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to support the aviation sector in Ireland; the supports that have been issued to Irish airlines; the engagement that has taken place with representative bodies of airline staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6962/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a proposed reduction to the speed limit on the N60 as it passes through Breaffy Village, County Mayo; the reason for the delay given it has been ongoing for more than five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7286/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, has received a report (detail supplied); if so, when it expects to have reviewed the report; if a copy can be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7287/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of providing a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage of approval the project is at; the remaining stages to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7207/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (10 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: 795. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) must pay a high cost for a weekly prescription; if there is an alternative to this medication that is funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6726/21]

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: 2019 Financial Statement (9 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our witnesses. Could they update the committee on the status of the High Court proceedings against the main contractor on phase B instructions?

Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: 2019 Financial Statement (9 Feb 2021)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Gunning mentioned previously that the legal fees in 2018 were €128,000, in 2019 they were €691,000 and to date for 2020 they are €423,000. With regard to the High Court legal fees, Mr. Gunning previously stated at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health that there would be an additional €15 million to pay on legal costs, specialists, programme and quantum....