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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Ceann Comhairle always says that many members of the public watch Oireachtas TV and I agree with him, but votes on motions will be taken here tomorrow evening and only a selected few Members from each group can vote. It is very important that when the votes are taking place tomorrow the public is aware that not everybody can vote for the simple reason that they are taking place in this...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome all the witnesses and thank them for their contribution. I come from a sporting background, playing club and intercounty football for my native county of Louth for over 16 years. I was lucky enough to manage my senior football team for four years and currently I am chairman of Louth county board. I also played for Dundalk football and rugby clubs, and I am a member of the local...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank all our guests for their contributions. I come from a sporting background and place an emphasis on the importance of sport and fitness to the well-being of people. During the earlier session, I outlined to representatives of the GAA, soccer and rugby bodies my views on the importance of sports and fitness, especially during these current challenging times. There is no doubt that,...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (9 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: First, I again put on record my complete admiration and support for all our front-line workers. In recent weeks, we have seen more than 1 million students return to school and we must pay tribute to the teaching, caretaker, administrative and special needs assistant, SNA, staff who made this possible. Unfortunately, we are seeing Covid-19 numbers on the rise again and we must ensure that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I agree with the Taoiseach that this is a unique year. This group has a lot of questions and I feel he has not answered them. It is clear that the CAO points requirement will be greatly inflated this year due to the predicted grades system. A level playing field is needed. Grades increased in 2020 by 4.4%. This Government is, like the previous Government, always asking for solutions. A...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As I am sure the Taoiseach is aware, there is great concern and anger about how leaving certificate grade inflation, which we witnessed on Monday, will impact more than 20,000 Central Applications Office, CAO, applicants who are using the previous leaving certificate results. I had assumed that the calculated teachers' estimated marks combined with the standardisation process, overseen by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 899. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address a matter in relation to the practice of management companies of multi-unit developments charging significant fees to individual owners of units (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21233/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1204. To ask the Minister for Health when the drug kalydeco will be made be available to patients for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in view of the fact the clinical trial for same has finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21578/20]

Back to School, Further and Higher Education and Special Education: Statements (3 Sep 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There is no doubt that we are going through one of the most challenging times in our history. We are now facing another massive challenge as we attempt to get our children back to school safely. I would like to put on record my complete admiration and support for the way teaching professionals and support staff have risen to the challenge of making our schools safe for students and staff....

Opening of Schools and Calculated Grades: Statements (30 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: No.

Opening of Schools and Calculated Grades: Statements (30 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak this evening. First, I wish the Minister the best of luck in her new role. She is taking on the position at probably the most difficult time imaginable and I assure her she will have my full support should she undertake measures that will make our schools safe for students, staff and parents. The health and welfare of our students must be our number...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: Over the last number of years, when the Tánaiste was the Taoiseach and Jim Daly was Minister of State in the Department of Health, I raised the situation in the psychiatric unit in Crosslanes. I have visited that unit numerous times with people from Dundalk and the surrounding areas and the service there was absolutely dreadful. I once brought a young fellow up there with his mother...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: Can we get an investigation in the Crosslanes, the amount of money spent there and the number of people who have committed suicide?

Perjury and Related Offences Bill [Seanad] 2018: Motion [Private Members] (29 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in the debate. I support the Bill and welcome the fact that is now back on the agenda. The background to this Bill is that it was passed by Seanad Éireann on 19 June 2019 and referred to select committee in the Dáil on the 11 December 2019. At that stage the then Government said it would make minor amendments on Committee Stage. There was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pensions (29 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 92. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the required amending legislation to postpone the rise in the qualifying age for the State pension up to 67 years of age due to take place in January 2020 will be published in order to comply with the commitment in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19023/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 93. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if social welfare supports will be introduced to help employers and employees retain jobs during the Covid-19 crisis (details supplied). [19024/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (29 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 38. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered index linking social welfare supports in view of the publication of figures by an organisation (details supplied). [19025/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (29 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 86. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the recent report issued by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council on the sustainability of future pension provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19026/20]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I come from a Border area in Dundalk, and last weekend more than 500 people could attend GAA matches just 2 miles or 3 miles across the Border. The Taoiseach is a big sports fan, as am I, and sport does a great deal for mental health issues and everything else. I am also chairman of the Louth county board. Last weekend we had to be strict, with only 30 players and 60 spectators. It is the...

Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in today's debate. Access to healthcare should not be based on ability to pay but on medical needs and requirements. Undoubtedly there is a two-tier health system in Ireland. I welcome the Government's commitment to Sláintecare and look forward to seeing it implemented during this Dáil. The Bill's proposals include the framework for the...