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Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Childcare Qualifications
Matt Carthy
912. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason training has not been provided to childcare professionals prior to the introduction of the redeveloped regime (details supplied); the reason inspections under the quality regulatory framework commenced prior to that training being provided; when the training will be provided to childcare professionals; the person or body commissioned to devise the training course; the cost of the training course to date; if penalties will be applied to compensate for the delay in providing the training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11336/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
913. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an analysis has been carried out of the financial burden Covid-19 infection controls such as social distancing, reduced capacity and other measures will have on childcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11337/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Matt Carthy
914. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to make changes to the ECCE capitation rate for childcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11338/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
915. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 1124 of 20 May 2020, if the minutes of all meetings held by the advisory group tasked with overseeing the phased reopening of childcare services will be published; if same can be made available following each session of the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11339/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
916. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the grant supports or other assistance that will be made available to a new childcare facility that plans to open in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11340/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Inland Waterways
Matt Carthy
1104. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the restoration of the Ulster Canal; when she expects the project to fully reach completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11343/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Passport Applications
Matt Carthy
26. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects a return of regular passport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
167. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has commenced consultation with principals, teachers, parents, students, SNAs and other stakeholders regarding the reopening of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10164/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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School Transport
Matt Carthy
168. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when refunds will be issued in respect of school bus fees paid for the period of school closures as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10165/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
169. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if special arrangements will be made for sixth class students to return to their primary schools for a period before they commence secondary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10166/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Direct Provision System
Matt Carthy
234. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has been in negotiations with a private company regarding the supply of direct provision or emergency accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; if so, if consultation will take place with the local community and representatives of asylum seekers with respect to the suitability of a proposed centre prior to the finalisation of an agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10169/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Garda Stations
Matt Carthy
235. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure the reopening of Emyvale Garda station, County Monaghan following a previous fire at the site; the time frame for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
270. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when guidance will be issued to hairdressers and barbers regarding the steps they will need to take in order to get their businesses ready for reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9695/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
271. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when guidance will be issued to beauty salons regarding the steps they will need to take in order to get their business ready for reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9696/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Health and Safety Inspections
Matt Carthy
293. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of HSA inspections that have taken place at meat factories up to and including 5 June 2020; if the inspections were unannounced;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10163/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
401. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that applied to be part of the Be on Call for Ireland initiative; the number that were subsequently recruited into the health service via the scheme; the amount paid to agency companies in respect of the scheme by company and amount in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10168/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Agriculture Schemes
Matt Carthy
480. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appraisal has been carried out of the outworking of the mandatory reduction obligation contained within the BEAM scheme; if he will remove the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10156/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Harness Racing Industry
Matt Carthy
481. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason trotting racing is operating to a different reopening schedule than that of thoroughbred racing in respect of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions; if the matter will be reviewed in order to ensure equality across the codes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10157/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Beef Imports
Matt Carthy
482. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the implications of the Chinese suspension of beef imports from Ireland following confirmation of an atypical case of BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10158/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Beef Industry
Matt Carthy
483. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for developing PGI status for grass-fed beef here; if this will result in clear labelling to distinguish grass-fed beef from other product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10159/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
484. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the EU emergency measure will be implemented that will allow payments of €5,000 to be paid to farmers experiencing cash flow difficulties arising from the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10160/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Beef Industry
Matt Carthy
485. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of suckler calves born in each of the past ten years by county; and the number of farmers in the sector by county in the same period in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10161/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Common Agricultural Policy
Matt Carthy
486. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in each county that received 2019 CAP payments by amounts (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10162/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Matt Carthy
578. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects driver tests to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10171/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
579. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a bespoke support scheme will be provided for private bus and coach operators affected by the Covid-19 lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10172/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Brexit Negotiations
Matt Carthy
32. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts he has made with the EU and or UK Government officials regarding the ongoing post-Brexit trade talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9193/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Company Closures
Matt Carthy
33. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts he or his officials had with or in respect of a company (details supplied) prior to or since the announced closure of the business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Insurance Industry
Matt Carthy
95. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the period for which a quotation from an insurance company should stand prior to being withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9192/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
272. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when guidelines will be provided for the reopening of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9190/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Road Traffic Accidents
Matt Carthy
374. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is appropriate for haulage companies to charge for the release of vehicles that have been impounded after accidents on request of gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9199/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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International Protection
Matt Carthy
375. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount paid to private operators in respect of the housing of persons seeking international protection in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and in each month of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9200/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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International Protection
Matt Carthy
376. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons seeking international protection who are housed in emergency accommodation in County Monaghan; the number of settings concerned; the location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9201/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Asylum Seekers
Matt Carthy
377. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the capacity of emergency accommodation for asylum seekers in County Monaghan; the details of new emergency accommodation capacity being examined in the county; if he will consult with local communities, the local authority and other statutory agencies prior to finalising an agreement in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9202/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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International Protection
Matt Carthy
378. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons seeking international accommodation in direct provision or emergency accommodation settings that are sharing rooms with persons not related to them in groups of 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9203/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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International Protection
Matt Carthy
379. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the outsourcing to private operators of the housing of persons seeking international protection is not satisfactory; if he will work towards a public model of delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9205/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Garda Strength
Matt Carthy
380. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí based at each station in County Monaghan; the number at each rank; the corresponding figures at 1 May in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9206/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Farm Safety
Matt Carthy
415. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures she has introduced to promote and increase safety on farms in view of the Covid-19 situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9143/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Workplace Safety
Matt Carthy
470. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if there is a contact facility at which consumers can raise their concerns regarding inadequate Covid-19 measures employed by some businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9181/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
505. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons seeking international protection who contracted Covid-19 by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hospital Services
Matt Carthy
667. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the services that have been removed from Monaghan Hospital since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9195/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Matt Carthy
668. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the group home for persons with disabilities constructed at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross; if the HSE will be instructed to make the centre operational as a matter of urgency in view of the delays to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Matt Carthy
669. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dates from which each Covid-19 testing centre has been open; the number of patients tested on each date; the number of positive results resulting from each centre in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9197/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Forestry Management
Matt Carthy
775. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of land utilised for forestry here; the amount in public ownership and private ownership, respectively; the estimated acreage that is planted with Sitka spruce trees; the acreage planted with indigenous species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9141/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Poultry Industry
Matt Carthy
776. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of his considerations in respect of a compensation scheme for poultry farmers affected by avian influenza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9142/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Climate Change Policy
Matt Carthy
777. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has examined the way in which farmers can be paid for their role in capturing carbon on the farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9144/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Brexit Issues
Matt Carthy
778. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency measures he has put in place to support farmers in the event of a failure to reach agreement in the Brexit trade deal talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9145/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Agriculture Scheme Data
Matt Carthy
779. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who received basic payments by county in 2019; the number who had penalties applied by county; the breakdown of the percentage penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9146/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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North-South Interconnector
Matt Carthy
827. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South interconnector; if he will meet with representatives of the campaign groups that wish to see the project proceed using underground technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9185/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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North-South Interconnector
Matt Carthy
828. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the North-South interconnector is still considered an EU project of common interest following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9186/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Electric Vehicles
Matt Carthy
829. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of electronic car charging points in County Monaghan; the locations of same; his plans for new charging points in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/20]