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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been given to increasing the number of scholarships offered to students through Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge given the impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht regions and students alike; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33229/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time Iarnród Éireann operated the quiet carriage initiative; the reason the initiative was phased out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33446/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual expenditure for the quiet carriage initiative operated by Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 477. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the institutional or other scholarships available including grants from research funders and financial assistance to aid students pursuing professional master's in education in a university (details supplied) following completion of undergraduate studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33445/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the number of assistant psychologists currently working in a voluntary capacity within HSE services by CHO area in tabular form. [25727/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 592. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an advertisement (details supplied); the body responsible for the advertisement; if these positions will be readvertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25728/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 593. To ask the Minister for Health his position and that of the HSE in relation to the recruitment of assistant psychologists in an unpaid capacity by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 595. To ask the Minister for Health when the national pilot to establish the efficacy of the assistant psychologist grade as a paid grade will be completed; if the report will be published; and the expected timeframe for publication. [25730/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My thanks go to Ms Embleton and Mr. Moriarty. I wish to deal with the issue of opening up. The Aer Lingus representatives spoke about antigen testing. We had Dr. Holohan before the committee. His statement was that there was insufficient evidence. He said the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, would support a pilot being carried out. This is all behind time from a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There has been little communication between Aer Lingus and the Department of Transport on the matter. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have another question. What testing procedures does Aer Lingus have for its workers at the moment? Is the company operating any testing regime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is it something Aer Lingus would look at in future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The provision of data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department in the US has been dealt with. Is Ms Embleton aware of any communications between this State and the US from the point of view of coming up with arrangements when there is an opening? Is it a case of having similar travel arrangements to those that will exist within the EU post 19 July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Aer Lingus is not aware of any communications under way. No one has liaised with Aer Lingus in respect of this. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Ms Embleton responded to Deputy O'Rourke about supports for particular routes. Will Ms Embleton go into detail on which routes and what supports she is talking about? Where is the communication with Government in respect of delivering upon these?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: If we could get a submission on that, it would be helpful. We could make our own communication with Government.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to ask about digital Covid certificates. Has Aer Lingus had any communication from Government on the logistics and operation of the idea? Are there definite guarantees that it will be available not only in paper but in digital format?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is why we need to get that pilot into operation. My time is exhausted.

Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend Deputy Nash on bringing forward this legislation and affording us another opportunity to deal with the issue of lobbying. In fairness to the Minister of State, he acknowledged the lack of enforcement in regard to this matter and the need for such enforcement. This is not the first time I have spoken on this issue. My colleague, Deputy Mairéad Farrell, referred to the...

Impact of Covid-19 on People with Disabilities within the Education and Health Sectors: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to raise an issue related to the point raised by the previous speaker and the whole conversation around accessibility. We have heard the issue discussed in the media in recent days but people have also contacted me on it. In fairness, incredible work has been done in terms of facilitating outdoor dining but there has probably been a trick missed in the sense that accessibility,...