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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 334. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a timetable will be published for each stage of the leaving certificate predicted grading process; if reports that work needs to be received ideally by the end of May 2020 will be clarified in view of the fact there are many issues to be clarified in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6604/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 329. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the July provision programme for children with additional needs; if extra supports are being considered for them in the absence of their school and daily routine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6596/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 627. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of dog grooming businesses; the position or phase they come under with regard to reopening in view of the fact that many dog groomers work alone in an isolated environment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6599/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 772. To ask the Minister for Health when the 14 day self-isolating guidelines will be lifted for persons coming here in order to provide guidance to companies and groups which operate educational based tourism activities and had anticipated the arrival of students on exchange from Spain in the summer and for the 2020-2021 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6597/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 773. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the claim by the NPHET that following the introduction of guidelines, patients are not discharged from hospitals into nursing homes unless they test negative twice for Covid-19 before being moved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6598/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 1038. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given instructions to the NDLS, NCTS, CVRT or theory test centres regarding their re-opening plan; if he will consider the possibility of having them re-open as soon as possible while allowing for social distancing measures to deal with a growing backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6594/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (20 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 1379. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of capital grants provided to Tipperary County Council in 2018 and 2019, respectively, under the social housing investment programme to assist in the construction and renewal of social rented accommodation for persons and families who have been assessed as in need of housing support under categories (details...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: If the Minister does not have time to respond, I ask that she send a written reply.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Of course we can and we do that all the time. It has already been said that small businesses are the backbone of rural Ireland, and indeed, all of Ireland. That includes clothes shops. I walked down Grafton Street this evening and saw big trading outlets open. Why are small shops, particularly in the clothes sector, told to close yet the big supermarkets can sell clothes? It is unfair...

Covid-19 (Health) - Statements (14 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I am frustrated, like Deputy Denis Naughten. We ask lots of questions in question time but we are not getting the answers. As for the briefings, the one yesterday evening was a total waste of time. When can we expect smear test cancer services and other essential health tests to resume? Having arranged additional capacity for Covid-19 care in the private hospitals, are the Minister and his...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (14 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I sympathise with all the families and people who have lost loved ones in these precarious and very difficult circumstances. I am, however, growing very frustrated. I am privileged to be the leader of our group to attend regular two-hour briefings with the HSE. They are an absolute waste and an insult to the intelligence of the Deputies sitting there and the officials. We had one...

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Members will be aware, as the Ceann Comhairle is, that I have a grá for Irish culture and arts and I set-dance every so often. The impact the restrictions continue to have on this sector is frightening. While health and economic impacts are obvious, the reality of the situation extends way beyond and affects social and mental health and engagement between our Irish artists and culture....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Carbon Tax (13 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 107. To ask the Minister for Finance if the carbon tax which was due to increase in May 2020 will be postponed in order to alleviate the financial burden on persons in view of current circumstances. [5443/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (13 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of national schools in Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4061/20]

Covid 19 (Childcare): Statements (6 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: If not, we can get a written response. I welcome that the Minister has come to the House despite the fact that she lost her seat in the election. I wish her well in the future. There are serious concerns among self-employed owner-managers of childcare facilities who have been forced onto the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment while all their staff are receiving the wage subsidy...

Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (6 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak on the tourism sector. I welcome the Minister of State's frank comments and replies, and his understanding. I want to mention at the outset a wonderful, proud Tipperary woman, Nora de Buitléir, who was laid to rest in An tAonach, maidin inniu. She was a powerful woman of song and history. She regaled us mainly in Brú Ború, in Cashel, but also all over...

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Is the Government's opinion the same as it was after the February meeting of the European Council when the Taoiseach said that Ireland was in a position to be a net contributor to the MFF over the next seven years and would pay more? In view of where we are with this devastating pandemic and the lack of solidarity from Europe, is that still the Government's position?

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I too thank the Taoiseach for his briefing following the recent European Council meeting which was held by way of video conference. I note the Taoiseach has left the Chamber but I am sure my remarks will be relayed to him. At the previous post-European Council meeting debate on Thursday, 5 March, to which I contributed, there were very serious issues emerging. We did not know then how...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Can the Minister confirm his Department's position on how people with long-term disabilities and the elderly will be dealt with should intensive care unit resources have to be rationed? The Minister has referred to this already. Will the Department amend the ethical framework for decision-making in a pandemic to specifically refer to people with disabilities and the elderly? I am sure the...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Concerning our troops serving in south Lebanon, has there been a decision to delay their return? If so, why? Is it absolutely necessary? What arrangements have been put in place for their families at home? Some of their partners and spouses work in front-line services. They now cannot go to work because they were expecting their partners home. Are there any arrangements for that? It is...