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Covid 19 (Childcare): Statements (6 May 2020)

Martin Browne: This is not how I envisaged making my maiden speech but it is where we find ourselves in these strange times. I will start by extending my condolences to all the families that have lost people to the virus. I thank the front-line services across the sectors who have kept everything open for the rest of us. It is an honour to stand here on behalf of the premier county. It has taken us...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legal Costs (13 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if provision has been made for second-level education free from religious influence and iconography in south County Tipperary to cater for such facilities being desired for their children by parents of atheist, Humanist or a secular republican disposition. [5100/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legal Costs (13 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 310. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if provision has been made by the State for second-level education free from religious influence and iconography in Clonmel, County Tipperary, such facilities being desired for their children by parents of atheist, humanist, or of a secular republican disposition. [5296/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 436. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners appointed in County Tipperary in the past five years; the way in which this compares to the national average; the criteria in place for the appointment of peace commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5774/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 476. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding providing a new Garda station in Clonmel, County Tipperary. [6506/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 477. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asset profilers in the Tipperary Garda division in each of the past two years. [6507/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 619. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of field inspector posts recruited in each of the past three years; and the number that left during the same period. [6508/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 682. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for both Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel and St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (details supplied); when the previous residents will be moved back; and if St. Brigid’s Hospital will resume its ordinary role as a palliative care facility. [5776/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 863. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if work on new farms is considered essential during the Covid-19 lockdown, specifically work on buildings which have been disused for a number of years; if so, the measures in place for residents to engage with the planning process in view of the restrictions in place due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 939. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met formally with the director general of RTÉ in the past three months. [6505/20]

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

Martin Browne: 977. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the Waterford to Limerick rail line which closed temporarily due to the measures taken to tackle Covid-19; when it is planned to reopen the line; his further plans to maintain this service into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5775/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domestic Violence (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 1188. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will put in place a short-term emergency rent supplement which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to access safe housing for a period of three months and or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency in view of the fact she has lead responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domestic Violence (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 1189. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if short-term emergency rent supplement will be progressed which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to access safe housing for a period of three months and or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. [6829/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domestic Violence (20 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 1283. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will reconsider her decision not to facilitate access to the emergency rent supplement which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to secure safe housing for a period of three months and or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. [6827/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections (27 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 409. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of workplace inspections carried out by the HSA in January and February 2020. [7258/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections (27 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 410. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Covid Query No. 5.546, the number of the 415 inspections carried out since March 2020 that were of workplaces in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7259/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 668. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grounds on which the decision to allow horse racing to recommence earlier than initially planned was made; and if similar consideration will be given to other sports such as greyhound racing. [7713/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Martin Browne: 811. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the support measures made available for taxi drivers who are faced with insurance costs, loan repayments and other expenses in view of the fact many drivers have lost almost all of their business. [7714/20]

Covid-19 (Rural and Community Development): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Martin Browne: I will concentrate on three things, though I would love to have time to do more. I raise the issue of the N24 which connects Limerick and Waterford and passes through several towns in Tipperary. This route is vital to the connectivity of the region and to regional development as it is the link between Shannon Airport and Rosslare Harbour. However, past Governments from both Fine Gael and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (3 Jun 2020)

Martin Browne: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures taken to ensure engagement between school owners and teachers in the English language sector prior to the them reopening; and the supports he plans to provide to these schools to address the financial impact of Covid-19. [9023/20]