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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider expanding tillage supports to dairy farmers given the ongoing and unusual dry weather. [38512/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the full suite of supports that are available to workers under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34932/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (14 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the process for applying for an additional needs' payment; if the 30-hour limit for working families has been removed; if a person can apply online as well as in person; the changes that have been made to the means test limits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34933/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (12 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 137. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children for each LHO area in CHO4 who were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act as of 1 July 2022 or the latest date available. [37522/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently waiting for an occupational therapy assessment in each LHO area in CHO4; the number waiting for treatment in each LHO area in CHO4; the number in each category waiting for over a year [37523/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 1023. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the second Covid-19 booster to persons over 60 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (12 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 583. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the action that she will take regarding persons (details supplied) who are in receipt of the disablement benefit not being eligible for the fuel allowance given that they are still under the means test limit considering the current cost of fuel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37014/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 1023. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll-out of the second Covid-19 booster to persons over 60 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37903/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the update. Another point which needs to be made is that there was a great deal of unfortunate commentary in recent times about the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. It is dangerous to go into that type of territory. It is important also that the Government works with communities which are hosting refugees. I am from the town of Youghal and the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: 92. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the total admissions to the Irish refugee protection programme since its inception; when the next group of refugees from Jordan and Lebanon are expected to travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36699/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: Will the Minister provide an update on the total admissions of people under the Irish refugee protection programme since its inception? Will he give us an update as to when the next group of refugees who will arrive from Jordan and Lebanon are expected to travel? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for his response. It is a very uncertain time in the world, particularly in the region to which I referred. Ireland has worked with that region over a great many years. I recognise that Deputy Stanton, who is sitting behind me, worked on that portfolio in the previous Government. It is important for us to continue to support people in that region. I was recently in...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I wish the Secretary General well and a speedy recovery. On a positive note, I recognise that 2020 was an exceptionally challenging year for the Department. It had to deal with a lot of new changes relating to Covid-19. Perhaps not everything was done right, but I imagine it was not a very easy experience for departmental staff. I also wish to acknowledge the work done by those on the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I asked a question. Is Ms Mannion in charge of that brief?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I am entitled to ask any witness a question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I appreciate that.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: I am sorry but I will have to stop Ms Mannion there. Time is limited. We have discussed the issue of SNAs. I appreciate her response. I mentioned gaps in provision. One of the areas affected is east Cork. I do not want to be parochial, but I want to use the area as an example. I am sure other members are aware of similar examples. If parents living in Youghal have a child with...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: The planning and building unit is shrouded in mystery. I am sure Mr. Loftus will be aware that I have tabled many parliamentary questions and have raised other issues of concern regarding school capacity in County Cork. My experience in dealing with the unit has been appalling. It has been one of the worst experiences that I have had in politics in engaging with any individual unit within...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: On the issue of transparency, if the Department is in communication with a trust about a new school project or development, is that always communicated to the school's board of management and the school's principal?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Education
2018 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Purchase of Sites for School Provision
2019 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 8 - Management of the Schools Estate (7 Jul 2022)

James O'Connor: Is it "Yes" or "No"?