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Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: They were not like they are now.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: I will raise the issue of supports to small business. I did so last week as well. In the intervening period, I have spoken to many small business owners who speak about an escalating crisis in the sector. Time and time again, I have spoken to both the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, about the mounting wall of debt that many of these businesses are facing. The Government put...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: I want to ask the Minister of State two questions. The first relates to solar energy. Under the process, first, one has to get planning permission and then has to get a grid connection. That can be cost effective or cost prohibitive depending on the upgrade of lines and other issues. However, before any of that one has to pay €7,500 to the ESB just to make the application and then...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: To follow on from what Deputy Fitzmaurice said about the biodiversity strategy, as the Minister is aware, the EU wants us to legally protect a minimum of 30% of land across the Union. We already protect about 16% so that would double the amount of land protected. To put a picture on this, that would be the province of Connacht and about half of County Cork. That is the 30%. Within that,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (9 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 502. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason for the exclusion of credit unions from accessing the trading online voucher scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10125/20]

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: Approximately how long does it take for the other universities?

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: Can the Minister send it to me in writing?

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister. I welcomed his last comment. As he said, he dealt with the reality of what it is like in schools. I am conscious of the Covid-19 restrictions and listened to the debate in my office. I heard all of the Minister's answers, including a reply on July provision. I thank him and those in his Department who worked to make this happen. It is very important. Some schools...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: The Minister is absolutely right. They have done great work and parents are very happy about that. I heard the discussion on the south-east technological university and the Munster alliance, and I notice the Minister mentioned the Connacht-Ulster alliance twice. He said that the designated start date for Munster is January 2021, and good for them. As far as the Connacht-Ulster alliance...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: I want to raise two issues with the Taoiseach this morning. Earlier, the Taoiseach spoke about the €1.57 trillion EU budget that is to front-load our response to Covid-19 and the €540 billion to support both the social and economic recovery. We need to do the same in this country. We need to support a social and economic recovery. The Government has put several programmes in...

Covid-19 (Foreign Affairs and Trade): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: The unspeakable murder of George Floyd has, I think, shocked us but it must not shock us into silence because racism unchallenged is racism encouraged. We as a State have to make sure that our words, our public statements, challenge and condemn racism and all who perpetrate it. Otherwise, our silence is encouragement. While I recognise the matter is delicate and there can be a fine line,...

Covid-19 (Rural and Community Development): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: I refer to grant aid moving from 50% to 75%.

Covid-19 (Rural and Community Development): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: It is my first time to speak to the Minister on the floor of the House. Many people have congratulated him and I would like to add my voice. I did not always agree with him, but rural Ireland was at the heart of his policy and that suited me. I have two questions. The €40 million package to community groups is really important and valuable. However, there are many community...

Covid-19 (Defence): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: I was not here when the House had its minute of silence but I bowed my head in memory of, and in sorrow at, the shocking murder of George Floyd. We all have to do two things. First, we have to look inside ourselves at our unconscious racism. Second, as legislators, we have to ensure that racism is stamped out in Ireland. Like many other colleagues, I wish to thank the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when passport applications will begin to be processed again; the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9005/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 758. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations in place regarding the spraying of MCPA; if there is a minimum distance requirement for spraying near domestic residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9059/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (3 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 931. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow taxi licence holders to sell their vehicle licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9006/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister. This is all about flexibility. I am not sure what stage the Minister's negotiations are at, but if she tells me she is willing to show that flexibility and find solutions for people who are in different but awful situations, I am happy to take her at her word. My last point is more of a comment, since I still have two minutes left, about some issues that were...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle; I am finally getting up to speak. I thank the Minister. I was pleased to hear the responses of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, earlier today when he talked about adjusting the temporary wage subsidy for women who returned from maternity leave in March or April. That is a very important step and I am glad that while we still do not know the detail, the...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister. I also want to bring to the Minister's attention the issue of victims of domestic violence about which we have spoken previously in the Chamber. I thank her for her good and ongoing work with Safe Ireland on streamlining the referral process. That is very important. It has been very useful, and I know the Minister's Department is liaising with Safe Ireland on an...