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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yesterday at approximately 6 a.m. a house of very significant historical importance in my constituency was bulldozed to the ground. The house to which I refer is No. 40 Herbert Park in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The house is of significant historical importance because Michael The O'Rahilly, his wife Nancy and their six children lived there. People aware of Irish history will know that The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons can avail of the cycle to work scheme if they are availing of the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27443/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am taking five minutes. I thank the Minister and Dr. Glynn and his team for coming in and being witnesses. I further thank Dr. Glynn for his work throughout the past number of months. These questions may have been asked already. I have not been following the debate because I have been outside the room, so forgive me if the questions have been asked previously. To date, 1,803 people...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: What percentage of the 1,803 had underlying conditions that contributed to their deaths?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is every deceased person in Ireland now tested for Covid-19 after they die?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: What is the method for testing somebody for Covid-19 if they are dead?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: There have been 1,803 deaths caused by Covid-19. Is it correct that there has been a significant reduction in the death rate in the past three months?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: For example, in March 2020, there were 85 deaths; April, 1,176; May, 385; June, 88; July, 29; August, 14; and in September, it appears that there will be 27, depending on what Dr. Glynn announces later this evening. To what does he attribute the remarkable decline in deaths over the past three months?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am aware the term is sometimes misused, but I think we have seen an "exponential growth" in the number of cases over the past six weeks. Does Dr. Glynn agree?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yet we have not seen an exponential growth in the number of deaths. Is that correct?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: When does Dr. Glynn expect to see the increase in deaths if the exponential increase in cases continues?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: If the number of cases continues to increase, what does Dr. Glynn think the number of deaths will be at the end of October 2020?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Of course, I understand that, but I am asking for Dr. Glynn's judgment on the question. Does Professor Nolan have an answer to the question?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses. I am sorry but I have no time remaining.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (29 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance his Department’s current projection of the extent to which the economy will contract in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (29 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his projections for public spending in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Data (29 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 150. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is planning increased supports for sectors that have been especially badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26713/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (29 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 298. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person can avail of the bike-to-work scheme if he or she works from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27146/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (29 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 441. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be permitted to retain a 12th teacher. [26316/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Sep 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 561. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if socioeconomic research is being conducted into the short-term and longitudinal effects of the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment scheme; if so, if such research will be used in considering the benefits of other social protection payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26777/20]