Mon, 15 Jun – 21 Jun 2020 · 5 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 33 questions · 1 new lobbying filings
Edward Timmins — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats
0 votes ·
9 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked9 total
Health3 questions
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the way in which persons living in County Wicklow who have hospital appointments after 1 p.m., at which time the hospital travel scheme ends, are expected to travel with limited public transport available and family assistance might not be available also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11372/20]
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the way in which access to sexual and reproductive healthcare including cervical screening, STI testing and treatment, abortion and contraceptive services have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11373/20]
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if the revised national mental health policy, A Vision for Change, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11374/20]
Education2 questions
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills the specific changes and improvements his Department has made to the July provision scheme in 2020 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic to tackle the educational and social disadvantage faced by students with special needs; the provisions being put in place which are different to previous years and which will enable more students avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11375/20]
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to assess the accessibility of the July provision scheme with a view to improving its reach and outcomes into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11376/20]
Housing2 questions
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will engage with developers holding onto deposits by potential homeowners in circumstances in which due to Covid-19 potential homeowners cannot draw down a mortgage due to job insecurity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11370/20]
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the total costs payable by Ireland as per a European Commission judgment of 28 March 2019 regarding Ireland’s obligations to meet directive 91/271/EEC, Case C-427/17; if there are ongoing fines relating to non-compliance on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11406/20]
Agriculture1 question
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration at EU level has begun with regard to the further renewal of approval of glyphosate which was due to begin in December 2019; if Ireland has submitted a full dossier to the member states’ assessment group on glyphosate which was due mid-June 2020; when he envisages a public consultation will be carried out on the use of glyphosate here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11371/20]
Children1 question
2020-06-16Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the supports available to business owners operating a childcare facility for those not on payroll and who are currently on the Covid-19 pandemic payment and in receipt of €300 to use towards business expenses once the pandemic payment ends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11377/20]
John Brady — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
6 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked6 total
Health2 questions
2020-06-16Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if exemptions will be given from the new requirement to self-isolate for a 14-day period to parents who travel by plane frequently from the UK to Ireland to visit their children. [10522/20]
2020-06-16Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has immediate plans to purchase and take over the day-to-day running of a nursing home (details supplied). [11187/20]
Transport2 questions
2020-06-16Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when gyms and fitness centres can reopen to the public. [10916/20]
2020-06-16Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when approved driving instructors can resume driving lessons. [10968/20]
Education1 question
2020-06-16Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the budget for the extension at a school (details supplied) under the national development plan is protected; and if the project will be at risk resulting from the impact of Covid-19 and the deficit that the country is facing at present. [10987/20]
Communications1 question
2020-06-16Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he plans to reinstate the small business website design grant of €2,500 in view of the fact the local enterprise offices stopped accepting applications on 15 May 2020. [10792/20]
Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Simon Harris — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
1 new lobbying return