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Response of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Covid-19: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I asked the Minister how many affordable homes will be delivered.

Response of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Covid-19: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: How many will there be in our constituency by the end of the year?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The trading online voucher scheme, which now falls under the Tánaiste’s Department, has seen the grant issued cut from 90% of funding to 50% at the start of this year. Will the Government consider reinstating the funding at 90% for as long as the current level 5 restrictions are in place so that businesses under enforced...

Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) (Percentage Adjustment) Order 2021: Motion (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. I add my voice to that of my colleague, an Teachta Doherty, in support of the Sinn Féin amendment, which seeks the expansion of the CRSS. Since budget day, when the CRSS was announced, Sinn Féin has highlighted the limitations within the scheme and has consistently argued that it should include all businesses that have seen their...

An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir), 2018: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Deputy Pringle and his group not just for introducing the Bill but, as has been alluded to previously, for all of the attempts he has made to bring about this vital reform. Anyone who studies politics will know Sinn Féin has a long track record of supporting, proposing and bringing about legislative reforms to enhance people's economic, social and cultural rights. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Health and Safety Inspections (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 19. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Health and Safety Authority inspections carried out in 2020 by NACE sector; and the number that were announced and unannounced, respectively by sector. [4395/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Meetings (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 20. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a date has been set for the meeting with social media content moderators and their representatives; and if so, if that date will be communicated with an organisation (details supplied). [4396/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 13 January 2021, if the Road Safety Authority has awarded contracts to a company (details supplied) in the past five years; if so, the value of such contracts; if the contracts were tendered for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4024/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 13 January 2021, if Irish Rail has awarded contracts to a company (details supplied) in the past five years; if so, the value of such contracts; if the contracts were tendered for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4025/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the pre-planning discussions that have taken place between the airport noise competent authority and the DAA regarding the noise abatement objective; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the DAA is the only stakeholder invited to these discussions and that residents and those who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the DAA has applied for planning permission to change aspects of the conditions on the operation of the new runway at Dublin Airport; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that there has been no public consultation; if it will be ensured that the deadline is extended until...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 235. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount paid out under the Covid restrictions support scheme since its introduction by sector, week and month in tabular form. [4394/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 637. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when persons (details supplied) can expect to get their passports and documentation back from immigration services. [4027/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Nursing Staff (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 779. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues in respect of retired nurses who have paid A stamps towards their pension when returning to work during the Covid-19 crisis, whereby they ceased to be entitled to their pension once they started working to help out during the Covid-19 pandemic. [4026/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 786. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to HSE employees, specifically workers in area (details supplied) being requested to attend on site for work during the current level 5 lockdown to complete work which they are able to do remotely and carried out remotely during previous lockdowns. [4046/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hospital Equipment (27 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: 861. To ask the Minister for Health the volume of faulty equipment purchased by the HSE since the start of 2020; the type of equipment; the quantity that is faulty; the value of the faulty equipment; the persons or bodies that supplied the faulty equipment, that is, manufacturer and intermediary; and if there is recourse to recover the costs. [4397/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion
General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill (22 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses. This is all a bit new to us, that is, having committee meetings by Zoom or Teams, but I am sure we are picking it up as we go along. I have a few questions and if I do not get to ask them all, I will hopefully get a chance to come back in at some stage. Mr. Drennan listed the successes of the office over the past three years in his statement but he has also spoken a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion
General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill (22 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: Mr. Drennan made a very compelling case in his submission, and I heard him do so earlier, for the need for greater resources. With all due respect, if the office is attending to all of the work that is coming across its desk and it is prioritising and dealing with everything, what is the office going to do with the additional resources?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion
General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill (22 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: I apologise for cutting across Mr. Drennan but we are tight on time. I am aware of the additional HR and information technology requirements. When the office become a stand-alone entity, it will need all of that. I am talking about the nuts and bolts, the work that is being done. I know there are issues with regard to resources. There is a compelling argument for additional resources if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion
General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill (22 Jan 2021)

Louise O'Reilly: My concern was whether the office could do more if it had more.