It is correct to use "there is" followed by a plural noun when the subject of the sentence is singular and refers to a group or a collection of individuals or things. For example, "There are many apples in the basket," "There is a group of people waiting in the lobby," "There are a few issues that need to be addressed." In this context, "there is" is used to indicate the presence of a group or collection of things or people, but it is still considered singular because the subject "there" is singular.

It is correct to use "there is" followed by a plural noun when the subject of the sentence is singular and refers to a group or a collection of individuals or things. For example, "There are many apples in the basket," "There is a group of people waiting in the lobby," "There are a few issues that need to be addressed." In this context, "there is" is used to indicate the presence of a group or collection of things or people, but it is still considered singular because the subject "there" is singular.