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Reappointment of the Ombudsman for Children: Motion (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: This State has carried out very important and good work in the past number of years in investigating and researching how previous generations have treated young children and mothers. Some of the findings that have been published so far are shocking and heartbreaking. It is important that this generation does not overlook the many young children who are in very difficult straits at this...

Oireachtas Members (Economic Justice) (Covid-19) Bill 2021: First Stage (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: May I raise a point of order?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: It is a point of order. I very rarely raise points of order. There was 30 minutes assigned to Questions on Promised Legislation. Every Tuesday, one particular Deputy takes up ten minutes of that time-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: -----and the rest of the Deputies-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: Deputy Boyd Barrett had literally one third of the time-----

Oireachtas Members (Economic Justice) (Covid-19) Bill 2021: First Stage (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide, in the interest of public solidarity, for the reduction of salaries of Oireachtas members during the currency of certain restrictions implemented in connection with Covid-19; and to provide for related matters. The object of this Aontú Bill is to bring about a 25% cut in the salaries of Deputies and...

Household Utility Bills Support: Motion [Private Members] (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: Last January was the coldest January in the past ten years. Sub-zero temperatures are again forecast for the coming weekend, which means the cold will be eating into many people's homes around the country. Right around Ireland, people are choosing whether to heat their homes or feed their families and whether to turn on the heating or purchase clothing for their families. It is incredible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports his Department will provide to the airline industry in view of the tighter travel restrictions. [5637/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the sign off on the completion of the delivery of the Coonagh-Knockalisheen Road, County Limerick has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5889/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 223. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to carry out a review of 60 major charities which receive €4.2 billion funding and 1,500 non-profit organisations which receive €1.7 billion; his plans to rationalise the number of State agencies which dispense public funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 238. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports her Department will provide to the tourist industry in view of the tighter travel restrictions. [5637/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Residential Institutions (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 461. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of women and children who have been referred to the parent and infant unit in Bessborough for residential support and assessment in each of the past five years. [5084/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Residential Institutions (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 462. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of units for residential support and assessment for parents operational nationwide; the location of each facility; and if Tusla refers women and-or children to Northern Ireland or overseas for parental assessment or support. [5085/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 463. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of women who have availed of and been through parental assessments that have subsequently had their children placed in State care; and the number of women who have retained custody of their children. [5086/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 464. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children who have been taken into State care in each of the past five years by age and birthplace of the children, by county or region. [5087/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 465. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of women who have been subject to parental assessment by the State in each of the past five years. [5088/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Retention Rates (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 519. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who have dropped out of college to date in the 2020-2021 academic year. [5073/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Retention Rates (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 521. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an increase in the number of first year students dropping out of college in the 2020-2021 academic year. [5076/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (3 Feb 2021)

Peadar Tóibín: 522. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who opted to defer their studies in the 2020-2021 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5078/21]