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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1462. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details regarding letters issued to farmers in relation to the beef data and genomics programme demanding repayment from farmers; the number of farmers that have received repayment demands; the average amount sought by county; the rationale for issuing the demands at this time; the details of correspondence, reports, briefings...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1463. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers were removed from the beef data and genomics programme without prior indication that they wished to withdraw from the programme; the numbers of farmers removed from the scheme by year and county; the details of correspondence, reports, briefings and materials relating to the matter; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1464. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to expand the reconstitution and underplanting the ash dieback scheme to include forestry not part of one of the four referenced schemes in section 6.6 of the scheme outline of June 2020; if consideration has been given to expanding the scheme to include forestry over 25 years old and if not, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1465. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a group (details supplied) if he will consider providing future support to such an organisation and community lead safety scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1466. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements for an organisation engaged in the promotion of farm safety to apply for and avail of Government funding; the relevant schemes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22420/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1467. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a scheme to assist those that have suffered a farm accident to adapt their farm and machinery in order to support their continued working on the farm; if not, if consideration will be given to such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22421/20]

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus leis an Aire. As Deputy Kenny has said Sinn Féin will be supporting this legislation in order to give gardaí temporary powers to ensure compliance with regulations designed to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. These regulations must remain temporary in nature and be used not only to tackle that very small minority of rogue...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: I wish to revert to the assessment of need and other issues. Previous speakers spoke about the complications presented by Covid, but it is my experience that this issue was prevalent long before the arrival of Covid. I have a letter I received from the HSE on 13 July this year concerning a constituent of mine. The case concerns a ten-year old boy who was referred to the child development...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: The reason I ask the question, a Chathaoirligh, is the inference has been made that the delay in providing the services is due to Covid-19.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: I am just providing an example of where that is not always the case.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: If we accept that there are going to be additional problems as a result of Covid, then that is really of concern.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: Do the witnesses from Inclusion Ireland have an indication of how many children are likely to be affected by waiting times of that nature?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: I want to focus on food processing plants and meat factories. It is fair to say, unless our guests want to contradict me, that outside of healthcare and residential settings, food processing plants are by far the most likely workplace in which Covid-19 clusters emerge. I have two questions. On what basis does testing currently take place in these types of factories? In other words, is...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: I asked what the current basis is. Whose responsibility is it to inform of confirmed cases within factories?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: Whose responsibility is it to inform the public when a positive case emerges in a factory setting?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: These questions are important because we know these centres are the source of considerable outbreaks that arguably led to more restrictions being put in place. Earlier this week, for example, it emerged that two workers from the ABP factory in Clones had contracted and tested positive for Covid-19. It then emerged those cases had been confirmed ten days ago but testing was only taking place...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: I do not want quick comments. I just want a "Yes" or "No" from the CEO.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: I apologise to the CEO because my time is running short. As well as asking whether Mr. Reid considers it important to inform the public, I will also ask him why testing is being carried out at the plants I mentioned by private companies. Why is the HSE paying for it? Did the meat factories request that the public would pick up the bill for that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: Can I ask-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Matt Carthy: Can I have a response in writing on the funding aspect of all of this-----