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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (16 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 149. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason, when a farmer carries out an annual TB herd test, the results do not make the animals tested eligible for live export for a period of 12 months; the reason the current period is capped at 31 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16378/20]

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (15 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I was shocked and saddened by the Taoiseach's actions yesterday evening in regard to Deputy Cowen. I think it was a trial by media. I wish Deputy Calleary the very best of luck. The ministerial map is at least being rebalanced a small bit for the west of Ireland. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, whose mother hails from Castlerea, the best of luck, and likewise the incoming...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 338. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will liaise with Leitrim County Council to put a fund in place to help stabilise the situation in Drumkeerin in the wake of the recent landslide; if additional funding will be allocated to the council to reinstate the roads affected by the landslide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hardship Grant Scheme (14 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 844. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to visit the Drumkeeran area in County Leitrim to witness the damage the recent landslide has caused to farmland; if the affected farmers will be given a waiver to their basic payment scheme applications for three to five years in order to reinstate the farmland in view of the fact it was an act of God; if a fund will be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, but we were expecting this matter to be dealt with by the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW. I understand that the mountain is a designated special area of conservation, but there is a decision to be made. Are we going to sit and watch a bridge collapse - in fairness, bridges are neither the portfolio nor the responsibility of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, well in his new role. I visited the site in Drumkeeran with Deputy Harkin and observed the damage she has described. I want to make clear that no turf has been cut on this steep blanket bog. The damage we are seeing has happened followed incessant rain and action must be taken to address it. I spoke earlier today to the CEO of Leitrim County...

Rent and Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Acting Chairman. I was talking to a person the other day, and as some of the so-called experts will say, one might be better renting. I saw a debate on the television a year ago where a person had paid €250,000 in rent and had nothing for it and still had to buy a house now. It just shows. I thank the Labour Party for bringing this motion forward. To the Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 377. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to parents of children with special needs who wish to avail of the July provision and in 2020 cannot find a teacher or special needs assistant in their area willing to participate in providing the July provision for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13823/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (7 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 565. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a beef data and genomics programme herd payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 678. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider relaxing the 50 persons restriction for churches that are able to accommodate more persons while maintaining the 2 m social distance in view of the fact many churches are quite large and can comfortably accommodate more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13781/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Funding (7 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 702. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to Roscommon University Hospital to furnish and equip the shell and core unit which is idle since built in 2016 to enable the hospital to open a surgical ward which would alleviate waiting lists throughout the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13917/20]

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I wish the Minister the very best of luck. He has a tough job ahead of him but working together we can do a lot. I have a few quick questions. With regard to foreign travel and the Erasmus programme, colleges are telling people to travel. What is the Minister's view in that regard? Second, when is the deal with the private hospitals over? Third, Roscommon University Hospital has a shell...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: First, I wish the Tánaiste the best of luck in his new office. He has a tough job ahead with regard to the jobs issue, but by working together we can get through this. Last week, I spoke to the previous Minister, Deputy Humphreys, on the telephone about Aptar and, in fairness, she referred back to me about it. Can the Tánaiste confirm that the IDA is liaising with Aptar? Aptar...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 594. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount paid in GLAS payments by county in 2019; the number of farmers in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13222/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 595. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount paid for measures in 2019 (details supplied) nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 612. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a BDGP herd payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13528/20]

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais: Tairiscint - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (27 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I congratulate the new Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, and I wish him and all the new Ministers well. I wish the Minister with responsibility for agriculture, Deputy Barry Cowen, well and there are a few pressing matters for him to address straight away, especially with regard to farmers under the new farm to fork initiative in Europe. The Minister comes from a fairly peaty area and...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (27 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the outgoing Taoiseach for his work in recent months and during the Covid-19 crisis. In fairness, for all politicians, much of the bickering went out the window and we rallied together. I also thank the people for the effort they have made. Today is an historic day. I wish Deputy Micheál Martin the best of luck. It is probably inevitable that he will be Taoiseach and, for...

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Last Sunday, we listened to the words of a priest in Castlerea as he spoke of how, when word came through that a garda had been shot, he had pitied whoever would have to deliver the news to the family the following morning. There is shock and numbness in the community, not alone in Castlerea and Charlestown but right around the country. To hear people talk about Detective Garda Colm Horkan,...

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

Michael Fitzmaurice: No, I am on my own. I will be brief enough. We need to acknowledge what clubs across the country have done. They have brought shopping to people who have been cocooning. This was especially the case for GAA clubs both in my area and right around the country. It is not only them however. Many other clubs have put their shoulder to the wheel and helped those people who were having a...