Results 281-300 of 808 for speaker:Richard O'Donoghue in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Trade Data (19 Jan 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 303. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of litres of white diesel, green diesel, kerosene and petrol that were imported here in 2019, 2020 and to 30 November 2021; the number of tonnes of coal and briquettes that were imported here in 2019, 2020 and to 30 November 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63371/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 785. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if discussions are expected to give clarity to both leaving and junior certificate students if they can have the choice between predictive grades or sit the written exam given that it is causing a lot of stress to students as they do not know the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1293/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Jan 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction apprentices can expect to complete their apprenticeships (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1149/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (19 Jan 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1441. To ask the Minister for Health the actions that will be put in place to reduce the number of patients on trolleys in emergency departments; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that University Hospital Limerick has the highest number of patients on trolleys it is causing stress and concern to both patients and staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63266/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (19 Jan 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 1970. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if flexibility will be given in relation to sheep inspections during the busy lambing months given the welfare issues regarding the moving of heavy in-lamb or recently lambed ewes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1151/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (16 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if discussions are expected to bring forward the date that the leaving certificate results will be issued given that it is too late for students intending to study abroad when offers need to be validated no later than 31 August 2022 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62424/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 497. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are expected to give clarity to persons who ,due to medical reasons, are unable to have the vaccination and therefore do not have a Covid-19 certificate to gain access to various places; if a negative antigen test will give them right of access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62425/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (9 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 299. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take regarding the refunding of the cost of PCR and antigen tests for persons returning to Ireland have been incurring since the rule was introduced on 30 November 2021 which is causing a lot of stress and financial burden to persons that are fully vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60908/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions are expected to reinstate the employment wage subsidy scheme for the businesses that are being hit with cancellations which is causing loss of revenue due to new restrictions been introduced owing to the increase in Covid-19 numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60872/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (8 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if discussions are expected to give clarity to third year and sixth year students as to the type of State exam structure that will be in place for the June 2022 exams given that they are facing the pre-exams in early spring and it is of concern to students, parents and teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60873/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 176. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are expected to reinstate the temporary assistance payment scheme in the face of the high levels of transmission of Covid-19 across the community and the advent of the Christmas period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60874/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (1 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 46. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the slow issuing of work permits for the hospitality sector seeking workers from abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59417/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents are expressing concerns in relation to the mental health impact that the wearing of masks will have on children and the future impact it will have on society (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 204. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents are expressing concerns in relation to the mental health impact the wearing of masks will have on children and the future impact it will have on society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59415/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the lack of substitute teachers in schools; if it is possible to bring trainee teachers in to relieve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58028/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Climate Action Plan (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the commencement of the energy retrofit for schools built prior to 2008 to deliver on the Climate Action 2030 targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 224. To ask the Minister for Health if discussions are expected that persons attending the gym, hairdressers and beautician should show proof of their EU Digital COVID Certificates as many persons working in these industries are expressing concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58027/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (18 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 293. To ask the Minister for Health the locations in which the 96 community healthcare networks across Ireland in addition to the establishment of specialist community teams for older persons and those with chronic conditions as per the enhanced community care programme. [56589/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the subsidies provided to Bus Éireann and all other public bus services annually in each of the years 2018 to 2021. [56534/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Media (17 Nov 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the high volume of primary school children being bullied on social media and the lack of education surrounding the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56535/21]