Results 721-740 of 786 for speaker:Johnny Guirke

Covid-19 (Arts): Statements (6 Oct 2020)

Johnny Guirke: In my constituency, Meath West, I have spoken to many artists who have been affected by this pandemic. The arts and events industry has been shut down since March. I have listened to stories about how the affected have been dealing with the stress during this time and about how they do not see any future owing to the closure of their business. Musicians are being forced to sell instruments...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Sep 2020)

Johnny Guirke: People in my constituency of Meath West have contacted me regarding the primary care medical certificate. They have applied to the HSE and have been told that they will not get the certificate pending a court case. The court case is not due before the courts until July 2021. These are some of the most vulnerable people. Some of them have no use of arms or legs and cannot get from A to B....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (29 Sep 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 390. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number on local authority housing waiting lists in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in counties Meath and Westmeath in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26783/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 876. To ask the Minister for Health if it is possible to see if a person who has tested positive for Covid-19 has not observed the isolation period, potentially infecting others by using the track and tracing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26781/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 877. To ask the Minister for Health the percentage of positive Covid-19 transmissions that have been linked to retail outlets using the track and tracing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26782/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Sep 2020)

Johnny Guirke: Why must everyone with mental health and disabilities fight for everything tooth and nail? The programme for Government says Ireland should aim to become an international leader in support and care for people with mental health challenges. I agree. In 2019, 421 people died by suicide. Some 10% of the population suffers with some sort of mental health problem. At the end of June, there...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 127. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority; the amount allocated by authority; the number of businesses in the counties by local authority that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20712/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 128. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority; the number that have been processed to date; the number that have been successful; the amount allocated to the businesses; the amount...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 525. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of businesses in the Meath County Council area that have had their rates waived; the number that have requested a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20711/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 521. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority; his plans to reduce the times; the number on the social housing list in each of the past 12 months and each month to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20707/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 519. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to counties Meath and Westmeath by county in order to deal with the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20705/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 523. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to each local authority under the Covid-19 support scheme for local authorities; the estimated deficit expected for each local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20709/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 520. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable homes that have been built in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority in each of the past five years; the number planned for 2020; the funding allocated each year by local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20706/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 522. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority; the number that have been successful; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20708/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 524. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has invited Meath County Council to make an application for the vacant properties voids programme; if such an application has been submitted, the amount he plans to allocate to the authority; the estimated timeframe for release of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20710/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 707. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that will be allocated to schools in counties Meath and Westmeath, by county, in order to provide the necessary equipment and resources to reopen in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20704/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 706. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in counties Meath and Westmeath by county who are awaiting an appointment with a National Educational Psychological Service psychologist; the number who are waiting less than 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20703/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 708. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the service of take out teachers for schools will be continued for pupils with learning difficulties when schools reopen following Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20715/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 709. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a service will be enabled for mental health awareness when schools reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20716/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Enterprise Support Services (30 Jul 2020)

Johnny Guirke: 771. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications received for the enterprise support grant from businesses in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority; the number that have been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20713/20]