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Wed, 27 May 2020
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Health and Safety Authority
Matt Carthy
449. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the current whole-time equivalent staffing level within the Health and Safety Authority of trained, qualified health and safety inspectors, excluding corporate and support staff and those on career breaks, long-term sick leave, maternity and other long-term leave; the geographical spread of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7921/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
450. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that closed due to Covid-19 by sectoral category; the estimated number of businesses that will reopen at each phase of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; if she is satisfied that the necessary resources are available for the inspection and enforcement workload likely to present at each of the reopening phases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7922/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
498. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish guidelines for those organising weddings in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7920/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
499. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if beauty salons are included in the businesses that are scheduled to reopen on 20 July 2020; if there will be restrictions on the type of skincare treatments that can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7923/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Matt Carthy
637. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether the charge of €50 applied for a phone consultation with out-of-hours general practitioner services is excessive; if he will work with stakeholders to reduce the fee in view of the fact some consultations can be brief in nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8265/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Health Services Provision
Matt Carthy
638. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the hospitals which source human milk supplies from a location (details supplied); the hospitals which purchase human milk from abroad; the reason for importing human milk in these instances; if all human milk supplies are tested for pseudomonas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8266/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Matt Carthy
639. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of employers that were provided with the Covid-19 test results of their employees; the number of workers involved in each instance; his views on whether this breaches patient confidentiality; if he will issue an instruction that such procedures cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8267/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Basic Payment Scheme
Matt Carthy
683. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farm lands with designations such as special area of conservation, special protected area, natural heritage area will be eligible for the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7911/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Meat Processing Plants
Matt Carthy
684. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of meat plants that have recorded instances of Covid-19; the location of each plant affected; the number of instances per centre; the measures enacted by his Department to minimise the instances and to protect the workers at these and other plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7912/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Animal Feedstuffs
Matt Carthy
685. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has concerns that there may be a fodder shortage in 2020; the contingency measures he will put in place for the event; if he will prepare a financial support package in advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7913/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Tuberculosis Incidence
Matt Carthy
686. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of reported tuberculosis cases in each year since 2010; the amount spent on eradication programmes in each year in tabular form; the portion of this funding which came from the EU annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7915/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Hen Harriers
Matt Carthy
687. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of recipients by county that receive payments under the hen harrier programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7916/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Sheep Welfare Scheme
Matt Carthy
688. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of recipients of the sheep welfare scheme by county; the average payment to each recipient by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7917/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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National Car Test
Matt Carthy
833. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects national car test centres to reopen; if he envisages a phased reopening schedule to apply; if so, the vehicle types he expects to be included in the early phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7973/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Driver Test Waiting Lists
Matt Carthy
834. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated backlog of driver tests in each county, in tabular form; his plans for addressing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7975/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Insurance Coverage
Matt Carthy
885. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she has taken to ensure that all childcare facilities are provided insurance cover for Covid-19 when they reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7924/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
886. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures and supports that will be in place for childcare centres when they reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7925/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
919. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider providing the school meals programme currently distributed to homes as a result of Covid-19 through the summer months of 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7929/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Domestic Violence Services
Matt Carthy
920. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide a short-term emergency rent supplement for women and children who are forced to relocate due to domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7934/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Domestic Violence Services
Matt Carthy
921. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if relevant Departments will be directed to urgently provide for a short-term emergency rent supplement for women and children who are forced to relocate due to domestic violence. [7935/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Domestic Violence Services
Matt Carthy
986. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department will provide emergency rent supplement to women and children who are forced to relocate due to domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7931/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
987. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide for a financial support package to a cohort of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7932/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Matt Carthy
988. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when arrears payments relating to the pandemic unemployment payment will be made to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7933/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Wildlife Control
Matt Carthy
1083. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consultation between her Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Services prior to the decision to rescind the derogation on wood pigeon shooting during the summer months, considering the potential impact that this move could have on tillage farming and food supplies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7914/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Wildlife Control
Matt Carthy
1103. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the derogation to shoot wood pigeons during the summer months was rescinded; if the scientific evidence that led to the decision will be published; if she will reinstate the derogation pending a full public consultation on this move; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7926/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Budgets
Matt Carthy
15. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if the capital budget for Defence Forces built infrastructure, construction and maintenance increased by 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6245/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Defence Forces Data
Matt Carthy
16. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in tabular form. [6246/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Passport Applications
Matt Carthy
32. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when postal applications for passports will be facilitated again in view of the fact the current situation by which only online applications are being accepted is causing difficulties for some elderly persons and those who cannot operate computers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6243/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Insurance Industry
Matt Carthy
89. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if all insurers and reinsurers based or operating here have signalled to the Central Bank that they will not pay discretionary dividends or implement share buy back schemes for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Tax Data
Matt Carthy
98. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount that would be generated by imposing a €500 per year tax on all second homes, a €850 per year tax on all third homes and a €1,300 per year tax on all fourth and subsequent homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6247/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Tax Data
Matt Carthy
99. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue which could be achieved by increasing the number of audit staff employed by the Revenue Commissioners by an extra 180 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6248/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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School Transport Administration
Matt Carthy
150. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that private bus operators that undertake school runs will be provided the same 50% payment as those operating under Bus Éireann contracts. [6023/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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School Transport Administration
Matt Carthy
221. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that private bus operators that undertake school runs will be provided the same 50% payment as those operating under Bus Éireann contracts. [6039/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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School Transport Administration
Matt Carthy
222. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when refunds will be issued to parents in respect of school bus fees for the Covid-19 closure period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6040/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Inquiries
Matt Carthy
443. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the scoping inquiry relating to the death of a person (details supplied); when the process will be concluded; his plans to establish a public inquiry into the circumstances of the incidents leading to the person's death and the subsequent response of all statutory agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6099/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
516. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the right procedures. [6044/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
581. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if specific supports will be provided to private bus operators to allow them to return to business as Covid-19 restrictions are eased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6024/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
582. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the right procedures. [6025/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
583. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she has taken to ensure that reopening of all sectors happen in tandem on an all-Ireland basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6027/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
588. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the right procedures. [6096/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Industrial Development
Matt Carthy
595. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if construction works on a new advanced technology unit at Knockaconny, County Monaghan has commenced; the expected duration of such works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6244/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
719. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to ensure that reopening of all sectors happen in tandem on an all-Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6046/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Poultry Industry
Matt Carthy
864. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of poultry farms affected by avian flu to date in 2020; his plans to provide compensation to those farmers affected; the further supports his Department will provide those farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6011/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Farm Household Incomes
Matt Carthy
865. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the findings of the analysis carried out by a person (details supplied) that shows that farm incomes could collectively fall by between €590 million and €990 million; his plans to support those farmers affected by such losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6012/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Beef Industry
Matt Carthy
866. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ease the requirements within the BEAM scheme in view of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6013/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Meat Processing Plants
Matt Carthy
867. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of workers in meat plants that have been tested for Covid-19 by centre; the number within each plant that have tested positive; if his Department has provided PPE to meat plants; if so, if meat factories will be asked to repay the cost of same; if he is satisfied that meat factories have been sufficiently proactive in protecting their workers during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6014/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Beef Industry
Matt Carthy
868. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion of beef both in quantity of cattle, tonnes of meat and percentage of both that is produced by feed lot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6015/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Departmental Bodies
Matt Carthy
869. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the dates of forthcoming meetings of the beef taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6016/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Sheepmeat Sector
Matt Carthy
870. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has commissioned an analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on sheep wool markets, the financial impact this will have on the farmers affected and the domestic economy; his plans to provide financial supports to those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6017/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Animal Diseases
Matt Carthy
871. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to respond to the European Commission decision to reduce funding for the tuberculosis eradication programme here by €975,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6018/20]