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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]