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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: That is a good question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank Deputy Gould and the Minister of State. I cannot see the screen clearly. Who is due to speak next? Is Senator Seery Kearney or Deputy Higgins?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: I apologise to Ms Woods but we are just out of time on that segment and I can fit in three more members who have indicated. The question may arise again or we may get another opportunity to address it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Deputy. That is a good point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank Deputy O'Donoghue and I appreciate his sticking to time like that. That is a great help to us. I call Deputy Murnane O'Connor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Murnane O'Connor is there. Go ahead, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Treatment (Abstractions) Bill 2020 and Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Murray. Unfortunately, we have reached the end of our time in which we can discuss this. We will, however, continue with further pre-legislative scrutiny of this Bill in two weeks. That session may generate further questions for the Department, which we will submit in writing. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their attendance here this morning. It has...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: Our fishers and our fishing communities are going through a tough and stressful time as outlined by the Minister in his opening statement and other Deputies. Despite the Brexit deal, there are still many uncertainties. We still do not know exactly the quotas and the total allowable catch that will be shared among the sector or what sustainability criteria will be applied to it. We cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 223. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the situation faced by a small cohort of workers who have been out of work since March 2020 (details supplied); and if their case will be reviewed. [3072/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 249. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are negative implications with regard to State supports for crèche and play school owners that decide not to reopen in January 2021 due to personal concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic but plan to reopen once they feel it is safe to do so. [3077/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 250. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to hold further meetings with representatives from the early childhood care sector to discuss its concerns with regard to reopening play schools and crèches in view of the ongoing public health crisis. [3078/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 530. To ask the Minister for Health the reason home carers who do not fall into other priority categories in the provisional vaccine groups are not prioritised, given that the knock-on impacts for the health service are clear if they become a positive test case. [2468/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 655. To ask the Minister for Health if the staff in a general practice surgery are considered to be front-line staff; and if they will be prioritised in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. [2844/21]

Covid-19 (Higher Education): Statements (14 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: I will share my time with Deputy Devlin. We will have five and a half minutes each.

Covid-19 (Higher Education): Statements (14 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: It is an extremely difficult year for students. The Minister acknowledged that in his opening contribution, as have many speakers in today's debate. There are difficulties across the entire education system for students of all ages. I acknowledge that all the staff, teachers, lecturers and support and administrative staff in both the Departments of Education and Further and Higher...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: Our programme for Government states a commission on housing will be established to review various aspects of housing provision concerning tenure and standards. There is an urgent need to address security of tenure and long-term tenancy rights for renters. We also seek high standards but are often let down by investigation and enforcement. Will the Tánaiste update us on progress for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding mandatory face mask use in banks and other financial institutions; and if the mandatory wearing of facemasks has been considered in circumstances in which all relevant security measures are taken into account to reflect the concerns of front-line branch workers. [1984/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 858. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are expected regarding the existing roll-out plan for the Covid-19 vaccine; and if consideration has been given to prioritising other frontline workers such as teachers or essential retail workers who have worked throughout the pandemic. [45058/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 1078. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a campaign led by student radiographers seeking greater supports similar to those provided to student nurses to reflect their ongoing care of the Covid-19 patients and front-line status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1746/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jan 2021)

Steven Matthews: 1028. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the partial postponement of the primary school immunisation programme 2020-2021; and if this will be prioritised when sufficient staffing levels are available to accommodate this vaccination programme. [1478/21]