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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

Réada Cronin: 1753. To ask the Minister for Health the amount that has been paid to a company (details supplied) since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic; the number of persons it has assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jan 2022)

Réada Cronin: I thank the witnesses very much for their presentation. I do not have too much to argue about with them. I know there is a commitment to just transition. I will go back to what my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, was talking about. Take retrofitting, for example. A warm, dry home is one of the basics of living. My concern is that as we move on in this climate emergency with just transition...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jan 2022)

Réada Cronin: I thank the witnesses for the presentations. I do not know if they saw yesterday's meeting but it certainly left us with no illusions about the scale of the emergency and the required response. We also had outstanding farmers speaking to us late last year around November about the transition process, particularly just transition for farmers, taking in organic farming etc. They were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jan 2022)

Réada Cronin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Réada Cronin: I do not believe I am the final speaker. Senator Higgins is coming up after me again. I thank the witnesses for their very sobering and realistic presentations. We all became involved in the climate change emergency because it is stark and in your face. One then becomes bogged down with committee work. I very much welcome this meeting. I do not want to sound frivolous, and certainly...

Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (16 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: As the Minister, Deputy Foley, could confirm if she had bothered to stay for a debate she was specifically included in, I have been questioning her on air quality and safety in our schools using the parliamentary question system for a long time now because I am deeply concerned at her Department's attitude to safety in our schools. I am relieved that, at long last, it seems HEPA filtration...

Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (16 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: It is so disrespectful.

Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (16 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: We purposely sought to have education included.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: It is a very apt time for this Private Members' Bill on residential tenancies and the extension of the notice period because at Christmas our thoughts turn to home, family, children and the life we share in our homes. I am glad that the Opposition is united in its support for this piece of work with the Simon Community. I also welcome the fact that the Minister is going to accept the Bill....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of and reasons for the major overrun of costs in the M7 widening, Sallins bypass, Osberstown interchange to date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61200/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to resolve the situation in relation to driving instructors who are being denied access to basic facilities such as toilets and sanitation for a second year (details supplied) given that they are providing a vital service dealing with the current backlog of persons waiting for driving tests; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 440. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department will assist in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61534/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 528. To ask the Minister for Health the number of State locations or entities offering regular residential respite for teenagers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61265/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 529. To ask the Minister for Health if there is an all-island system in which teenagers requiring regular residential respite and unable to access it here due to capacity issues can do so in Northern Ireland; if so, the cost paid by the State; if there is not such a system, if developing one is something he will consider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61266/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 561. To ask the Minister for Health when the neurology unit of Tallaght Hospital, which serves north County Kildare, will have its recommended full complement of 20 specialist neurology nurses as opposed to the 3.5 currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61199/21]

Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: I commend my comrades, Deputies Mairéad Farrell and Patricia Ryan, on bringing forward this important and promising Bill which would bring a bit of transparency, accountability and accuracy to the tendering process. It would also specifically address the issues of lowball tenders and bogus self-employment within its remit. It is disappointing for the Minister of State to say that the...

Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion [Private Members] (8 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: My party will support the Private Members' motion and I thank the Regional Group for tabling it. We welcome that the Government will accept the motion. As my colleague, Deputy Mac Lochlainn outlined, we hope it will also support our amendment. We are a tiny island. It is the first land the wind coming across the Atlantic Ocean meets. This means that as an energy source offshore wind is a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will restore the employment wage subsidy scheme to the full amount and extend its operation to February 2022 at least in order to support business and preserve jobs given the current circumstances of Covid-19 infection rates and the advice to the public to reduce their socialising with the attendant major impact on the still recovering hospitality...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if public schools will be given free, high-quality masks for every child in the interest of public health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60746/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 2021)

Réada Cronin: 487. To ask the Minister for Health the identity and qualifications in ventilation of the members of an organisation (details supplied) who advised against the need for HEPA filtration in classrooms; if he will publish the precise scientific basis on which that advice was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59857/21]