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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]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Farms Data
Matt Carthy
872. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farms by county that have been affected by botulism to date in 2020; the supports provided to the farms affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6019/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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GLAS Issues
Matt Carthy
873. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide funding for those farmers with designated land in view of the important environmental protection work undertaken by those farmers and the costs associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6020/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Farmers Markets
Matt Carthy
874. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce incentives towards the development of farmers markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6021/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Organic Farming Scheme
Matt Carthy
875. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an organic farming scheme inspection commenced in December 2019 for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6022/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Live Exports
Matt Carthy
905. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the role his Department played in the events that resulted in the postponement and potential cancellation of a shipment of cattle exports to Algeria; if his Department will play a constructive role in facilitating future shipments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Vehicle Testing
Matt Carthy
996. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provision will be made for emergency vehicle tests by the NCTS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6048/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Vehicle Testing
Matt Carthy
997. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position on vehicles with NCT tests due prior to 28 March 2020 but which did not occur due to health issues of vehicle owners or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6049/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Emergency Services
Matt Carthy
998. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the position regarding the use of blue lights and sirens by organisations, aside from emergency services, transporting blood such as a group (details supplied) will be clarified; if organisations involved in this activity can access the ESDS driver training program; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6051/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
1124. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare centres will be provided with a list of essential workers in order that they can determine which children will be able to attend crèche from 29 June 2020; and if so, when this list will be published in order that parents can be informed accordingly. [6028/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
1125. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare providers will be provided with guidelines prior to the reopening of services; and when these guidelines will be published. [6029/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
1126. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the days childcare services will be open for all children from 20 July 2020 in view of the fact that the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business implies that it will only be one or two days per week initially; if she will liaise with childcare providers in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6030/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
1127. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare providers will be allocated PPE or grant support towards same in advance of the re-opening of services. [6032/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Health and Safety Inspections
Matt Carthy
1128. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which future inspections by Pobal and Tusla will be conducted following the reopening of childcare services; if unannounced inspections will continue; if guidelines will be provided to inspectors and childcare facilities in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6034/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
1129. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if appropriate health and safety signage will be provided to childcare facilities for display prior to recommencing operation on 29 July 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6035/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Childcare Services
Matt Carthy
1130. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has contacted the insurance industry to request that childcare providers be given refunds for the period during which they were not operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6036/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Matt Carthy
1177. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if those childcare workers who are in receipt of one-parent family payment or working family payment, and who have also been receiving the wage subsidy scheme, will not be required to return the amount received during the Covid-19 closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6033/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Wage Subsidy Scheme
Matt Carthy
1229. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if those childcare workers who are in receipt of one-parent family payment or working family payment, and who have also been receiving the wage subsidy scheme, will not be required to return amounts received during the Covid-19 closures. [6041/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Fire Service
Matt Carthy
1346. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding will be provided for a new fire station at Ballybay, County Monaghan; when he expects this development to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6047/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Enterprise Support Services
Matt Carthy
24. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the schemes and supports in place to assist returning emigrants that wish to establish new businesses here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4158/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Citizenship Applications
Matt Carthy
400. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5045/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Matt Carthy
540. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) experienced a delay between providing a cervical screening sample on 22 November 2018 and receiving a positive cancer diagnosis based on that sample on 25 October 2019; the reason for the delay in commencement of treatment for the diagnosis until March 2020; the recourse that will be provided to them as a result of the failures and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Medical Card Applications
Matt Carthy
541. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be issued with a medical card without delay due to extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4327/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Animal Diseases
Matt Carthy
924. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports he plans to provide to poultry farms that have been affected by avian flu; the measures he will pursue to reduce instances of avian flu; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4822/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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General Elections
Matt Carthy
1237. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of votes cast in the general election on 8 February 2020 that were deemed invalid due to the fact that ballot papers were not franked; the numbers of such invalid, unfranked papers per constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4278/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Foreign Policy
Matt Carthy
41. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he has made to encourage dialogue to resolve the political impasse in Catalonia; the intervention he has made to secure the release of elected representatives currently held in custody in Spain as a result of the referendum on independence organised by the Catalan Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2922/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Carer's Leave Administration
Matt Carthy
319. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a parent of a Down syndrome child that has availed of 104 weeks carer's leave can have the entitlement of their spouse to carer's leave transferred to them in view of the fact their spouse is unable to avail of leave from their employment due to the nature of their job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2914/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell
Matt Carthy
410. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a full public inquiry will be initiated into the death of a person (details supplied); the actions of all relevant State bodies in response to their death; the respective roles of each in advance of and following their killing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/20]