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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: 1285. To ask the Minister for Health the number of day care centres in County Donegal that have now reopened; the number that will be reopened by September 2020; the number that will not be in a position to reopen by September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20427/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: 1286. To ask the Minister for Health the number of day care centres for persons with intellectual disabilities in County Donegal that have submitted applications for funding in order to reopen; the amount required; the amount allocated to date by his Department; the amount that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20428/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ophthalmology Services (30 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: 1287. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for ophthalmology in County Donegal; the average waiting time for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20429/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: 1288. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Donegal who are awaiting an appointment for early intervention by therapy; the number waiting less than 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/20]

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: We have a few minutes left.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: This amendment reduces VAT from 13.5% for the sector that is seriously affected to 9%. I urge that we would push that to a vote. I am calling a vote on the amendment.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: With respect, could I just ask-----

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: I will not try to speak over you, Acting Chairman.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Acting Chairman, could I put a point of order?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Could I ask that the Minister would extend this session for five minutes to facilitate us because, as he knows, Committee Stage was delayed by a mistake from the Chair? We have facilitated the speedy passage of this Bill.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Yes, a Minister can change the order.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: With respect-----

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: It is not agreed.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Could I make a point of order?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: You do not even know what I wish to say, Acting Chairman.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Could I ask for guidance from the clerk?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Could I ask for guidance from the clerk on the judgment you are about to make, Acting Chairman? I have seen a Minister extend the duration of a debate on legislation, despite it being ordered and voted upon, on the floor of the Dáil.

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: When that is agreed by the House-----

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: Could I just ask if that is the case?

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Pearse Doherty: The Minister could extend the duration of the debate.