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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: It gave a commitment to do that. On a more personal matter, the mobile coverage on the Limerick to Dublin rail line has been very poor. I feel strongly about this but it is probably a housekeeping issue. I am a passionate believer in rail travel. I use it every single week. For me, it is the nicest and best form of travel. However, it is difficult to function if mobile coverage is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to bring in Deputy Dillon. He will have a maximum of three minutes back and forth. We have to be out of here at 3.01 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Dillon, we have little time left. We have to be out of here by 3 p.m. due to Covid restrictions. The Deputy needs to allow Mr. Meade to come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Unfortunately, Mr. Meade needs to be quick.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: If Deputy Dillon has further issues, he can follow up directly with Mr. Meade. I thank the witnesses for attending and engaging with the committee. I apologise for the restrictions caused by Covid. I would like to have spent more time on these issues. The joint committee will hold a private virtual meeting at 4 p.m.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have written to the HSE seeking details of the allocation of vaccines to all hospitals in the State. I was waiting for two weeks and got a very general and meandering response back from the HSE that basically said it was allocated based on various criteria. Will the Minister confirm this? The HSE said the criteria was given to hospital groups in the first week in January in a pilot...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have two final questions. Will the Minister follow up? I believe that when the vaccines are being allocated we need to get a disproportionate number of vaccines to catch up with the other agencies. I will conclude on a more general question. What will the situation be when people get the first and second dose of vaccine? Where does the Minister see it playing out over the next 12...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work his Department is undertaking to co-operate with local authorities in the roll-out of segregated waste bins by the local authorities in cities, towns and villages in each county; the work ongoing to reduce the waste going to landfill from local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7710/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work his Department is undertaking to prioritise homes for retrofitting and insulation upgrades that are in receipt of the fuel allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7711/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applicants awaiting the installation of SEAI warmer homes scheme upgrades by county; the national average waiting time in tabular form; the average waiting time for applicants in counties Limerick and Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7712/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Sign Language (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her current and proposed plans for the provision of services for Irish Sign Language (details supplied); if the deployment of Irish Sign Language teachers under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 will be prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 166. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she and her Department are taking to ensure that older persons can access affordable broadband (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7709/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 274. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the three- to four-year waiting list for Down's syndrome children to see a paediatric rheumatologist nationally; the details of the waiting list for County Limerick; the steps being taken there to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7646/21]

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to deal with a number of issues. The Minister might answer my question on the first and I will then ask my follow-up question. I very much welcome his announcement on Limerick's Live 95FM this morning that the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road will proceed as planned in its entirety. It is a good news day for Limerick. Common sense has prevailed and I thank the Minister very much for...

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: A submission has come up from Limerick City and County Council. It has to be signed off by the Minister to allow it appoint a preferred bidder so we can get the road works physically under way. When will that be signed off by him?

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome that. Shannon Airport is a big issue for us. We had the union representatives for the entire airline industry in before our committee yesterday. There is serious concern about the future for their members. Is the Minister looking at a plan to inject further specific direct investment into airlines to support them through this pandemic and allow them come out of it intact? Also,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: On driving tests, the biggest problem is the number of testers being taken on will not be sufficient. It is proposed to take on 140 testers who will do six tests per day. Even if we had a further 40 testers and all testers doing eight tests per day, the extra 180 testers would do 1,400 tests per day and it would still take a year to clear the waiting list of 64,000. More testers are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ministerial Correspondence (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 32. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6998/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Reviews (10 Feb 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a request (details supplied) with regard to the registration of Euro 6 step C vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7070/21]