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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: Nobody is suggesting that we ignore the public health advice. As has been the case with the pubs today, for example, the public health advice can be reflective of what is a requirement. In our case, this House is required to meet in this place. In my view, public opinion demands it. This has been Sinn Féin's consistent position. I hope it can be clarified to the House that when the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: That is factually the position that would allow us to sit here.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: What I suggest is that the Business Committee meet this evening to find a way, in line with public health advice, that we can do our business in this House.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Savings Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 271. To ask the Minister for Finance the State agency which has oversight of State savings accounts administered via An Post and to whom persons who have an issue with the practices of An Post with administration of savings accounts and schemes should address grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22423/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Savings Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 272. To ask the Minister for Finance the regulations in place with regard to proof of identification and verification with regard to accessing and or closing financial services or accounts administered by An Post or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22424/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Savings Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 273. To ask the Minister for Finance the personally identifiable information required to be held by the provider of State savings or other financial products, services in order to ensure a person accessing an account, service in person can be appropriately identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22425/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Regulations (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 335. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consultation carried out with An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice, the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence with regard to the draft EU Commission regulation amending Annex 17 to EC Regulation No. 1907/2006 to ban the use lead gunshot over and within 100 metres of Ramsar defined wetlands; if she...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1414. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of successful applications to the BEEPs scheme to date; the amount received by each individual; and the county each farm was located in tabular form. [21106/20]

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

Matt Carthy: 1416. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all materials, briefings, reports and correspondence relating to his consideration of the introduction of fees for forestry licences will be provided. [21229/20]

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.