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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (24 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with the road haulage and transport operators with regard to the reduction of carbon emissions within the sector to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/20]

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (23 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: I am disappointed in the statements of the Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton. The Minister stated he had been in touch with all the stakeholders in the transport sector. According to the information I have, that is incorrect. He has not been in touch with the Irish Road Haulage Association, IRHA, an organisation that gave hundreds of hours of their time to...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans on the fast-tracking of the Nation Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25252/20]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: The pandemic has highlighted the importance of good and reliable broadband to ensure that all citizens, in all parts of Ireland, can avail of remote working, education and other essential online services. Can the Minister outline the plans and the fast-tracking of the national broadband plan, and can he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: I have the reply.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: As I said, I received the Minister's written response but I found the answer was vague on timelines and the worst affected areas. I could also name many townlands in Wexford. When a statement includes the phrases "explore the feasibility of accelerating aspects of the national broadband plan roll out" or the "possibility of bringing forward premises currently scheduled for year six or seven...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: We want the businesses in rural Ireland to stay there. If 51% have said that they are being impeded in their ability to work at home that is a huge problem. The written response stated that the pandemic has had an impact on the delivery of the fibre network. The Minister has explained that is because we cannot get people to install it and people cannot travel from England. People are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: We are on day 84 of the Government's formation and of the term of this Government. There was a commitment by the Government to bring forward certain legislation within the first 100 days of its formation. Will the Tánaiste outline to the House which legislation is being brought forward and, as per the Government's commitment, if it will meet those deadlines?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) will receive a teaching number to allow them to take-up offered employment. [24612/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school transport scheme will be completed by her Department that takes Covid-19 social distancing into account for post-primary students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24613/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Intervention Teams (17 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 209. To ask the Minister for Health when provision will be made to introduce community intervention team services to County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24610/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (17 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 210. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to allow for non-appointment drive through Covid-19 testing throughout Country Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24611/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (17 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 211. To ask the Minister for Health the provisions being put in place to fund additional homecare hours to persons already approved for and awarded hours but unable to receive the hours due to no available funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24614/20]

Protecting Jobs and Supporting Business: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: The opening statement delivered by the Tánaiste did not go far enough. In order to protect jobs and support businesses, the Government must ensure that the right actions are taken at the right time. Action must be taken to prevent the disruption that will arise from a no-deal Brexit. One form of protection would be ensuring that a daily service is provided across the Irish Sea from...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: I did not hear the relevant provisions. There should be a provision for capacity, which is currently on the UK side, to be diverted in the event that the UK carries on in the way it did in the past week and reneges on the common transit convention. The convention means that businesses must put financial guarantees in place just for the privilege of crossing the UK. If it will take three...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: Daily direct ferry services are needed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: I am seeking a commitment to daily direct ferry services.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: Daily direct ferry services are required.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: The Government is leaving us wide open.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: I know that. The €150 million needed for daily services-----