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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: I wish to ask the Minister for Defence if the outstanding issues on pay, conditions and union recognition that have affected morale in our Defence Forces and on the retention of key personnel and skills will be resolved.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: It is good to hear there is some speed in terms of establishing the commission by the end of this month. Previous reviews have not been acted on. For example, the review into technicians' pay and grading, which was promised as part of the Croke Park agreement 2010-14, has not yet been published. It is long overdue. Will it be published and if so, when? When will the recommendations of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 359. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the breakdown in 2019 of Part V units acquired or leased by local authority area; the number of units that were leased; the number purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36237/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Safety (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has taken action or entered into correspondence regarding the withdrawal of fire test reports for insulation boards; if he has considered the implications the withdrawal of these fire test reports will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 452. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the time when leaving certificate exams were postponed and students were informed that they would be awarded full marks for the oral exam (details supplied); her views on the adequacy of supports in place for students sitting the leaving certificate exams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36486/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 618. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if his attention has been drawn to technical problems with the national childcare scheme, NCS, website which are preventing applications from being submitted for a number of months; if there are alternative methods to submit applications as in the case of a person (details supplied); if the scheme allows for reimbursements if an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 666. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the prevalence of loot box gambling mechanics implemented in video gaming; her plans to implement protections for children against these practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36488/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 668. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the names of the heads of the policing and community safety Bill will be provided; and the measures that will be put in place to allow for public scrutiny of the Bill. [36516/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 753. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortages of availability of the 2020 flu vaccine; the number on waiting lists for the vaccine; the length of time until there will be adequate supply to vaccinate all those seeking vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36487/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 754. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for not publishing the HSE valproate response report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36489/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 755. To ask the Minister for Health if the outcome of his meeting with relevant patient groups in October 2020 to discuss the publication of the independent medicines and medical devices safety review in the UK and other issues relating to sodium valproate will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36490/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 202. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the actions he will take based on the findings of the report by the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service that resourcing local authorities is the most cost-effective way to deliver new social housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35977/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 203. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the cost of purchased Part V social housing units in each local authority in the past three years; the budget spent; the number of Part V social housing units that were purchased by each local authority; the average per-unit cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35983/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 204. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a copy of the circular issued on the purchase of new and existing homes for Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35984/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 205. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has issued any guidelines or circulars to local authorities in Dublin and-or the Dublin Region Homeless Executive on travel supports or funding for families placed in emergency homeless accommodation, in particular in respect of school travel costs; if so, if a copy of the guidelines or circulars issued will be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 206. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the supports in place for families that are not first-time buyers that require more space for their growing family but cannot afford to buy an adequately sized home on the private market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Programme (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 207. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of proposed legislation on marine protected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35988/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 208. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the next review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service will commence; the terms of reference for such a review; if there will be a public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35989/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 209. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the percentage of new social and affordable housing units which meet the universal design standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35990/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (12 Nov 2020)

Cian O'Callaghan: 210. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the target for the number of new social and affordable housing units that will be fully accessible for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35991/20]