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Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: To those parents, children and teachers who are at the front line of Covid-19, the country is behind them. They may be in individual isolation, but as far as this House is concerned, they are not isolated or forgotten. The word "war" that I use with regard to Covid-19 is not to alarm but to demonstrate that, in this containment phase, all of the resources of the State must be used and...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: I wish to acknowledge the work that has been done to support employment. I look forward to the announcement to be made tomorrow. We need to start looking at how to reopen our economy such that we can continue to protect employment. Many older people have told me that when they came back into the world after weeks of cocooning they felt less confident and less safe. Employers, employees...

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

Paul McAuliffe: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had regarding end of year examination for those in third-level courses particularly those due to complete their courses in 2020. [6449/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Direct Provision System (20 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 657. To ask the Minister for Health if statistics on the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases among direct provision residents include reception centres such as Baleskin; if not, if such centres can be included in statistics going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5743/20]

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

Paul McAuliffe: 974. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a refund of motor tax prepaid by those who subsequently were advised to cocoon has been considered; and if so, if such a refund can be issued for the months in which Covid-19 restrictions are in place. [5690/20]

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

Paul McAuliffe: 971. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driving instructors can return to work (details supplied). [5651/20]

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

Paul McAuliffe: 992. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the phase of the exit from the restrictions under which pigeon racing can be resumed with appropriate guidance issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5903/20]

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

Paul McAuliffe: 1016. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the driver test service will re-open; the protections which will be in place for drivers and testers; and the arrangements in place for essential workers. [6394/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Childcare Scheme (20 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 1112. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of parents and guardians who are not in employment, training or studying and that now cannot qualify for the national childcare scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5714/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Medical Aids and Appliances (20 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 1216. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to a grant towards a hearing aids update; and if this will be reviewed. [5902/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (20 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 1218. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the issue of welfare payments being made every two weeks (details supplied). [5906/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 1315. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to further amend the deadlines and timelines regarding planning application processes. [5663/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (27 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 527. To ask the Minister for Health if it is permitted for general practitioners not to accept medical card patients; and if patients that pay privately for such general practitioners can be reimbursed for subsequent prescription charges. [7257/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: I am sharing time with three colleagues, with each of us taking four minutes. I welcome the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty. After four hours of questions on the Revised Estimates, I do not want to be one of those politicians who asks the same questions that were asked earlier just to be seen to be asking them myself. However, I will refer back to the...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: Like my colleagues, I commend the service members of the Defence Forces have given, as have many public servants, during the period of Covid-19. I also look forward to an opportunity to having more than just gratitude with which to reward them for that. Deputy Troy mentioned 1916 and I want to raise the case of Mr. William Halpin with the Minister of State, who has not yet been awarded a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 624. To ask the Minister for Health if guidance can be given to paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists as to which phase under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business they can resume delivering therapy services to children. [8895/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (3 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 1101. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to provide support for those over 66 years of age who have been unable to access the pandemic unemployment payment but are still suffering from a loss of income due to a loss of employment or earnings. [8890/20]

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: One of the strongest tools the State has in building strong communities is community policing. We only have to look to the US to see the disastrous consequences when the relationship between the police and communities breaks down. One issue that constantly undermines community policing in my constituency and that has become more acute during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the need to share...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (9 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the extension of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and the way in which it will apply to different sectors. [10071/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Jun 2020)

Paul McAuliffe: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of his plans for the July provision. [10020/20]