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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the minimum distances that helicopters must adhere to when flying over residential areas and or when travelling on flight paths directly over residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34494/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if junior DEIS 1 schools will benefit from a reduction in the pupil teacher ratio announced in budget 2021; the position regarding the planned full year allocation of €5 million in 2022 and allocation of same; the position regarding additional resources and staffing and the allocation of same to all DEIS band one schools; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Unions (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding engagement with student unions regarding refunds or potential tax rebates for private and or on-campus who have been unable to avail of student accommodation in the context of the pandemic; his position regarding providing tax credits for proven unnecessary college accommodation expenditure; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: IDA Ireland (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 78. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of IDA site visits for County Carlow in each quarter of 2020 to date; the percentage of visits in the county as a percentage of the number of visits nationally in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34718/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: IDA Ireland (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 84. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the additional incentives the IDA has in place to encourage foreign direct investment outside Dublin and adjacent counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35054/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 428. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the pay and working conditions of school secretaries many of whom are paid through the ancillary grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34640/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Maternity Leave (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 542. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the extended maternity leave that was announced in July 2020 will come into effect; if a person who is currently on unpaid maternity leave can have these extra weeks added on to the end of her maternity leave without having to come back to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35218/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 760. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the sale of greeting cards by retailers being defined as an essential service; his views on whether the sending of greeting cards is a positive substitute for person-to-person interaction and a means of communication in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the provision of public transport for Carlow town; when such a service can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35776/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 128. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his proposals to honour the Labour Court recommendation on the provision of an occupational pension for community employment supervisors; the engagement he has had on the issue with relevant stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36559/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Charges (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding engagement with Internet providers in respect of the cessation of the application of excess usage charges during periods of enhanced restrictions considering the increase in the number of persons working and studying from home; his plans to request a further cessation of the application of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 282. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost if the guide dog allowance increased to €950; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 323. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which the €2 million allocation for capital expenditure for TG4 was spent in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36959/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 507. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if junior DEIS band one schools will benefit from a reduction in the pupil teacher ratio announced in budget 2021; the position regarding the planned full-year allocation of €5 million in 2022 and allocation of same; the position regarding additional resources and staffing and the allocation of same to all DEIS band one schools; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 681. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional protective services unit in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36958/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 833. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant public health nurse posts in each CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36956/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 834. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to see a consultant cardiologist at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the average waiting time to see a consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Radio Broadcasting (19 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to support local radio stations in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37396/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (19 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if community pools and leisure centres will be permitted to hold swimming classes as sports for children in primary schools; if her attention has been drawn to the enormous benefits of swimming as a sport for children and its importance as part of the national education curriculum; if swimming lessons will be included in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 736. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible for a residence permit to be issued in the case of a long-term de facto partner; if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38462/20]