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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 556. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procedures being taken to cease the closure of playgroups across Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17428/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 771. To ask the Minister for Health if the guidelines issued to nursing homes on family visits will be reviewed to ensure, subject to public health, that the rights of residents and their families are respected and will include an independent appeal mechanism to deal with situations in which agreement cannot be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17427/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the Acting Chair. I thank the witnesses for their attendance and particularly Ms Murphy for her personal account. Like the public at large, we appreciate all that the witnesses and their members do daily, particularly during this crisis. There were a lot of challenges in advance of Covid and especially during Covid and the witnesses' submissions articulated that very well. The...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Ms Ní Sheaghdha. Does any other organisation have recommendations on how we might do things differently?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: SIPTU's submission caused a bit of a flurry in advance of this meeting. It was about certain workers presenting for work with potential symptoms in fear of losing overtime or premiums. I find that worrying and I am sure members of the public would as well. How widespread was that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: Obviously if there is a second wave, we need to be very conscious of that. From my perspective, the message should be that anybody who shows symptoms, irrespective of monetary gain, should not present for work. I hope Mr. King, the other witnesses and all members share that view. While financial considerations are a legitimate concern, surely health would override those. I wish Mr. King...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (Resumed) (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank the witnesses for being here today and answering our questions. I only have five minutes and I will be brief. I hope the responses will also be accurate and brief. Deputy McAuliffe referred to the testing available to healthcare workers. I am conscious that we need to be prepared for a second wave if it comes. I refer to the supply chain for PPE, in particular the roll-out in...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (Resumed) (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I thank Mr. Woods for that. It brings me to my next point, which is the potential loss of step-down and convalescent services that will be acutely needed, particularly in the winter months. These types of services are needed and it is essential that we do not lose them. We need them in order that patients can leave acute hospital settings and convalesce elsewhere. From a public health...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (Resumed) (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: Does Mr. Woods mean the question I asked about convalescence?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (Resumed) (21 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: I represent the Dún Laoghaire constituency and there are a number of such settings. Caritas Convalescent Centre, in particular, was in the newspapers last week. While it is a private setting and decisions are made independently of the HSE, it would remiss of the State not to have access to those facilities. We must ensure that no other closures will happen because we will need those...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 42. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that arts and cultural bodies in Dublin are consulted to ensure that they recover and enhance their impact in the aftermath of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17288/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (22 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure ongoing support for local authorities through the Creative Ireland programme. [17289/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the United Kingdom will honour its withdrawal agreement with the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18489/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 74. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider extending the cap on the restart grant to €25,000 for the licensed trade in view of the impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18866/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 86. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to ensure that hairdressers, barbers and beauty and nail salons are complying with public health guidelines regarding Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18863/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider adjusting the motor tax system to allow customers pay quarterly online at the same rate as an annual payment in view of the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18861/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider allowing persons over 70 years of age to automatically extend the validity of their driver licence for a further year using the online portal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18862/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 267. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing VAT and other stimulus measures for the car rental industry in view of the impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18865/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 282. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works ceased control of or involvement with the national monument at Tully Church, Lehaunstown, County Dublin inside the Cherrywood STZ in view of the fact it is clearly marked with an Office of Public Works sign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18860/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parking Regulations (28 Jul 2020)

Cormac Devlin: 808. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to allow authorities pursue parking fines issued here for cars registered in the UK; the way in which it will change post-Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18864/20]