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Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
473. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding plans to allow persons over 70 years of age who are deemed medically fit for work to be allowed to return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8104/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Norma Foley
617. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Health the status of an orthopaedic appointment for a person (details supplied). [8102/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Medical Cards
Norma Foley
618. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied). [8106/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Norma Foley
619. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Health the status of an urgent appointment for a person (details supplied) at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Dublin. [8107/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
701. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when leisure fishing can commence in view of the fact that this can be an individual activity. [8103/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
740. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when dive schools can reopen. [8099/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
762. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when high-performance athletes (details supplied) will be permitted to return to training. [7365/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
763. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on granting permission to high-performance athletes (details supplied) to return to training. [7366/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Driver Licences
Norma Foley
764. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to facilitate online driver licence issuance for first-time licence applicants by which a first-time driver licence applicant fulfils all requirements, for example, has passed a theory and or practical driving test. [7367/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Norma Foley
839. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to cater for drivers who require a CPC to drive a lorry; and if it is possible to complete same online as can be done in the UK. [8096/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Working Family Payment
Norma Foley
997. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will amend the requirement for 38 hours or more per fortnight for those eligible for the working family payment in view of the fact hours have been reduced for many workers. [8024/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Water and Sewerage Schemes
Norma Foley
1075. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the necessary funding will be provided to address a major health and safety matter in respect of an out-of-order sewerage treatment plant at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8094/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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State Examinations
Norma Foley
257. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the leaving certificate 2020 calculated grades will accommodate students that are taking a subject outside school. [6326/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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State Examinations
Norma Foley
258. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if teachers are to be indemnified against legal action as a consequence of the new calculated grades system. [6327/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
Norma Foley
259. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the practical, project and course work element of the leaving certificate will be adjudicated. [6328/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Third Level Admissions
Norma Foley
260. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which Central Applications Office, CAO, re-applicants will be catered for in 2020 (details supplied); and if no student will be disadvantaged in these circumstances. [6329/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Correspondence
Norma Foley
261. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the student records which will be utilised to formulate a calculated subject grade. [6330/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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State Examinations
Norma Foley
262. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review his decision to introduce a school profile element to the calculated grade process (details supplied). [6331/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Health Professions Admission Test
Norma Foley
263. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the health professionals admission test, HPAT, results will be available. [6332/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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State Examinations
Norma Foley
265. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the leaving certificate 2020 results will be available. [6340/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Third Level Admissions
Norma Foley
266. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the CAO revised deadline for the leaving certificate 2020. [6341/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Third Level Education
Norma Foley
267. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date for the reopening of third level institutions. [6342/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Maternity Leave
Norma Foley
421. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the potential to extend maternity leave and benefit for those that lost the benefit during the Covid-19 pandemic will be examined. [6269/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
452. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason asylum seekers were moved to a location (details supplied) in County Kerry following a confirmed case of Covid-19 at their place of residence in Dublin. [6284/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
453. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason persons were not tested for Covid-19 prior to being moved to a location (details supplied) in County Kerry. [6285/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
454. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases to date amongst the residents at a location (details supplied). [6286/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
455. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Covid-19 cases to date which have been confirmed amongst the employees at a location (details supplied). [6287/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
456. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the residents at a location (details supplied) were not informed of the Covid-19 outbreak when it was first confirmed. [6288/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
457. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason employees at a location (details supplied) were not informed of the Covid-19 outbreak when it was first confirmed. [6289/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
458. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the residents and business community of Cahersiveen, County Kerry were not informed of the Covid-19 outbreak at a location (details supplied) when it was first confirmed. [6290/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
459. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the residents at a location (details supplied) were informed of the Covid-19 outbreak in the direct provision centre. [6291/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
460. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the employees at a location (details supplied) were informed of the Covid-19 outbreak in the direct provision centre. [6292/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
461. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the residents of Cahersiveen, County Kerry were informed of the Covid-19 outbreak in the direct provision centre there. [6293/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
462. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason social distancing and Covid-19 stay safe measures were not implemented at a location (details supplied) from the beginning. [6294/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
463. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason social distancing was not immediately implemented at a location (details supplied) following the first four confirmed Covid-19 cases. [6295/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
464. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when social distancing was properly introduced at a location (details supplied). [6296/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
465. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason residents at a location (details supplied) that were sharing communal areas such as a dining room, laundry room and so on were not asked to self-isolate for 14 days following the first confirmed cases of Covid-19. [6297/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
466. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the confirmed cases of Covid-19 at a location (details supplied); and if each person has fully recovered. [6298/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
467. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the entire process at a location (details supplied) was poorly managed from the beginning and as a result put the lives and well-being of residents, the employees of the hotel and the residents of Cahersiveen and the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry at risk. [6299/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
468. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it was an error of judgment to move persons from Dublin to Cahersiveen, County Kerry during a pandemic. [6300/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
469. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to issue an apology to the residents and employees at a location (details supplied) and to the residents of Cahersiveen and Iveragh, County Kerry for the distress caused. [6301/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
470. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the immediate closure of the direct provision centre in Cahersiveen, County Kerry will be ordered in view of the fact it is viewed as not fit for purpose. [6302/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
596. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when businesses such as gyms or personal training operations can resume; if open air exercise training for groups of four or less can operate from 18 May 2020 in outdoor spaces; the part of phase two which refers to small retail outlets; and if this phase includes personal training which can take place on a one to one basis by appointment only. [6268/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Norma Foley
754. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Health if an automatic 14-day quarantine for all visitors by air or port will be enforced; and if resources will be made available for the enforcement of same. [6386/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Harbours and Piers Funding
Norma Foley
891. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be made available for the extension of Renard pier, Cahersiveen, County Kerry by at least 30 metres in order to allow bigger and deeper trawlers land their catches. [6366/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Vehicle Testing
Norma Foley
986. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the re-opening of NCT centres. [5825/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Norma Foley
1247. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if seasonal workers will be included in the newly extended pandemic unemployment payment in view of the fact they have been hugely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and disadvantaged by their inability to qualify for the payment. [6270/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Norma Foley
1248. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons over 66 years of age will be included in the newly extended pandemic unemployment payment; and if not, if their current payment will be brought up to €350. [6271/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Working Family Payment Eligibility
Norma Foley
1253. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the requirement to work for 38 hours or more per fortnight to be eligible for the working family payment (details supplied). [6343/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Student Support Schemes
Norma Foley
1255. Deputy Norma Foley asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the point at which students from the class of 2020 will be eligible to apply for a jobseeker's allowance or payment should they wish to do so in view of the fact it is normally three months after exams but this is not an option due to Covid-19 and the cancellation of exams. [6387/20]