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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Special Educational Needs: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (25 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I welcome that. I appreciate that previous speakers have raised the issue of the summer programme or July provision but I seek a little clarity on it. This morning we heard from Inclusion Ireland and its representatives told us that in the survey they conducted among parents of children with additional needs, 89% of parents very clearly said their children missed school and 78% said that...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Special Educational Needs: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (25 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: It certainly did not help that there was, and remains, considerable confusion regarding the eligibility of students with Down's syndrome to participate in programmes such as this. Will Mr. Tattan clarify once and for all that, irrespective of the announcement on 5 June, which was hugely endorsed and welcomed, children with Down's syndrome who attend a mainstream second level school are not...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Special Educational Needs: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (25 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I am sorry to interrupt but the impression was given originally that they were included. Is that correct?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Special Educational Needs: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (25 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I appreciate that but it is not the scheme as originally outlined on 5 June and not the scheme that had the basis of inclusion which was broadly welcomed on 5 June, and this is very disappointing. We are very wary, even at this stage, that there will be medically fragile students not in a position to attend when schools open in August and September. Irrespective of the public health...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I welcome the speakers here this morning. I acknowledge the superb work of those who are represented by the witnesses' organisations, as we journey through Covid-19 and before that. Mr. Bell made a remark that SIPTU was forced to source personal protective equipment, PPE, for its members. I find this quite shocking and perhaps Mr. Bell will elaborate on it. Was the union reimbursed for...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: Is Mr. Bell saying it is being addressed or it has not been completely addressed? Is Mr. Bell suggesting that some workers are making use of PPE that is not of the standard it should be?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: Where there were gaps, the union was obliged to fill in. I thank Mr. Bell for that. I now turn to the two submissions that have been made to the committee this morning. It is very clear that neither SIPTU nor the INMO was consulted regarding childcare provision. The SIPTU members were not surveyed on the survey we have spoken of, and the only survey I am aware of that we can verify here...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I welcome all the witnesses. This morning unions representing healthcare workers confirmed to this committee that they were not consulted regarding the provision of emergency childcare for essential healthcare workers prior to the announcement of this service by An Taoiseach on 1 May. Further to that, I ask the witnesses if, as childcare providers, they were directly consulted or in what...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I take it from the witnesses' submissions, and somebody may want to disagree with me, that there was absolutely no consultation either with the service providers or with those who would be the service users in relation to this announcement on 1 May. That totally defies logic and it is no surprise that it failed. I will move on to a specific question as I am conscious of my time....

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: To continue on that topic, which is hugely important to a large number of parents, where does that stand now? Has the Department come back to the advisory group? Is there a negotiation in relation to that suggestion?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I would welcome that and the sooner there is clarity around it, the better it will be for all concerned. What capacity is Ms Quinn anticipating will be available on Monday, 29 June in terms of providers and the uptake?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Childcare: Impact of Covid-19 (Resumed) (23 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: I had another question, but I am out of time.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 157. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if emergency funding will be provided for works at Carrahane, Ardfert, County Kerry. [11624/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 158. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if emergency funding will be provided for works to repair a breach of the sea wall at the Kerries, Tralee, County Kerry. [11625/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if supports will be made available for students in view of the fact students are not eligible for jobseeker’s allowance and there are no summer employment prospects to help defray costs for education and so on due to the Covid-19 crisis. [11387/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if student teachers will be accommodated on teaching practice in schools for the 2020 to 2021 school year. [11390/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 457. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will amend the restart grant to include a cohort of businesses and groups that are currently excluded, for example, bed and breakfasts, small bus operators and community centres; and if not, if she will consider introducing a new grant to meet the restart needs of those excluded. [11507/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 725. To ask the Minister for Health if the issue of PPE provision for dentists in the medical card system will be raised with the HSE in view of the fact PPE was promised some weeks ago and has not been provided [11623/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 677. To ask the Minister for Health if persons can apply to have an antibody test to confirm definitively if they have had Covid-19. [11389/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jun 2020)

Norma Foley: 707. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an orthopaedic hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) at Croom Hospital. [11509/20]