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Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (13 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for his answer and ask him if he could forward a written response.

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Covid-19 public health advice is deliberately intended to restrict the movement of people and to get them to stay at home or as close to home as possible. While this public health advice has a significant impact on us all, it has a very profound impact on children at risk. I refer to children who live in homes that are not safe havens or sanctuaries; unfortunately for some children, home is...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 11. To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons who can attend a small wedding as provided for in phase 4 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; the number of persons who can attend larger weddings scheduled for phase 5; and if will he provide further clarity on the holding of weddings here in 2020. [6772/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Application (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which USC charges are applied to apprentices; if he has considered waiving this charge for apprentices;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6768/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Administration (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 365. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for private contractors working on the school transport scheme; if it will be ensured it is equal to that of public providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6771/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 364. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the protocols in place for leaving certificate students that were home-schooled in the 2019-2020 term; the protocols in place for students that do not have a standard classroom exam history on file; the protocols in place for students that took the leaving certificate exam in 2019 and intend to resit in 2020 having moved school for some...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Administration (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 363. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if SOLAS payments for apprentices have moved to fortnightly rather than weekly for all apprentices or only for on-site apprentices; if so, the reason therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6769/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Court of Justice (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 488. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the latest Report of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6765/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 790. To ask the Minister for Health when the Valproate project response report will be published; if he will provide details of the recommendations in the report; if his attention has been drawn to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK and the compensation scheme for persons affected by foetal anti-convulsant syndrome in France; his plans to take a similar...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 791. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 deaths by county and age bracket up to 10 May 2020 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 944. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements he has had with utility companies in an effort to reduce consumer utility bills during the Covid-19 crisis; if he has considered or proposed the introduction of off-peak rates on a permanent basis for telephone, broadband, electricity and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6762/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1070. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure pedestrians, cyclists and those with limited mobility can move safely through towns and cities during the Covid-19 pandemic; his views on a general scheme of cycle and walkway installation and or improvement and footpath widening; the details of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6760/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1056. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures which will put in place to ensure persons arriving here by air or sea are abiding by the Covid-19 health restrictions; if he has considered introducing new regulations to make the current quarantine restrictions mandatory; if he has engaged with the Northern Ireland Executive regarding implementing an all-Ireland policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1065. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports in place for taxi drivers during Covid-19; if he has made an approach to insurance companies to offset insurance costs for taxi drivers during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6755/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1048. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget allocated to his Department for 2020; the breakdown of this budget for the transport, tourism and sport sections; if this has been revised since its original allocation due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6738/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1049. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount his Department allocated for spending on road, cycling and rail infrastructure in addition to public transport in each of the years 2017 to 2020, in tabular form; the breakdown of this spending for 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6739/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1050. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of constructing 1 km of cycle path; the estimated cost of constructing one kilometre of footpath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1051. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed light rail system for Cork; the estimated cost of this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6741/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1052. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if introducing light rail or tram systems in cities other than Dublin has been examined by his Department; if so, if a summary of this information including the estimated costs will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6742/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (20 May 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 1053. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of transport infrastructure projects funded by his Department expected to be completed within the next five years; the estimated final cost of these projects; if a breakdown of same by the categories of road, active transport and public transport will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/20]