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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 630. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that will be put in place for student nurses who have had their placements cancelled due to Covid-19 but have been informed they cannot move on to the next year of their studies until they complete their placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2771/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 631. To ask the Minister for Health if he will intervene in the case of student nurses who have paid for accommodation while they are on placements but have been informed that their placements have been cancelled due to Covid-19 and are unable to obtain a refund. [2772/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene in the dispute between Iarnród Éireann and the residents of an area (details supplied) and request Iarnród Éireann to engage with the residents to resolve this issue. [1993/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (14 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of their application for an invalidity benefit; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [1962/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeline for the payment of the online trading vouchers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44892/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount BusConnects, both the network and the corridor projects, has cost the State to date including contractors and so on; if the BusConnects project can continue before a full review of the greater Dublin area transport strategy has been completed in view of changed travel and commuting practices following Covid-19; and if the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an instruction can be given to local authorities and private clamping companies to suspend parking charges and clamping during the current lockdown, given that these charges are putting increased financial pressure on many persons who are already struggling on a reduced income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1320/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 308. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount allocated in funding for the sports capital and equipment programme in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1722/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 581. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of their application for disability allowance; and when they can expect a decision. [1455/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 590. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing a person's (details supplied) pandemic unemployment payment; and if the payment will be processed and awarded without further delay. [1674/21]

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

Chris Andrews: 917. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists nationally; and the number there should be compared to international standards. [1058/21]

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

Chris Andrews: 918. To ask the Minister for Health the standard length of time a patient is waiting to see a neurologist for a routine, non-urgent reason, for example, migraines or dizziness clinic appointment. [1059/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 1010. To ask the Minister for Health if CBD medicinal cannabis will be made available under the drugs payment scheme. [1365/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 1071. To ask the Minister for Health if an application by a person (details supplied) for home help will be processed urgently; and if their home help hours will be awarded. [1705/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (13 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 1072. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and when they can expect a decision on their case. [1710/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Organisations (17 Dec 2020)

Chris Andrews: Before I begin, I wish the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Cheann Comhairle, all the staff and management in the convention centre and in Leinster House, and the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, a happy Christmas. I also take the opportunity, as a Dub, to wish the Dublin men's and women's GAA teams luck for the weekend. I acknowledge the huge credit that must go to the GAA for managing to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Organisations (17 Dec 2020)

Chris Andrews: I will leave the final words to Feidhlim Kelly: If the GAA are allowed 30 players on the pitch, you could easily have a race on the road with 30 people, or if you took the top 20 men and women, based on times, have a cross-country race. This is not about athletics versus GAA ... but the best athletes in my group are on that elite level. All of our elite athletes should be treated equally.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Organisations (17 Dec 2020)

Chris Andrews: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is sounding a bit like the Grinch.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Organisations (17 Dec 2020)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister of State for his response. A number of athletes have indicated to me that Sport Ireland has issued a decree that if certain athletes travel abroad to take part in competition, which they need to do in preparation for the Olympic Games next year, they will be penalised and some of their funding will be withdrawn. Can the Minister of State provide a clarification that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2020)

Chris Andrews: When we moved to the level 3 lockdown restrictions, it was great to see all of the swimming pools reopen. The chlorine in the pools makes them relatively safe and it disrupts the transmission of Covid. What has happened now is we have a situation where free swimming is allowable. Children can dive bomb into the swimming pool but there are no structured classes. They are not allowed....