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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1256. To ask the Minister for Health if organised window visits by appointment at nursing homes will be permitted under the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1415. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the confirmation from the HSE that the amplification cycles used in PCR testing here runs between 40 and 45 amplification cycles, in view of the fact that the maximum number of amplification cycles should be 30 to 35 or fewer, as anything over 35 indicates the test is too sensitive, which increases the number of false positives. [33685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1517. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm inspections carried out in Ireland in 2018 and 2019 under the nitrates directive and the nitrates action programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32716/20]

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I used my discretion to let in the Labour Party because Deputy Ó Ríordáin missed his slot. On reflection, I should have put it to the House to agree it because other Deputies were waiting and had made decisions based on the debate moving quicker. I apologise for this. I have upset a Deputy but it was inadvertent. The next time a Deputy misses a slot and wants to be fitted...

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I ask Deputy Boyd Barrett not to use his phone in the Chamber. Let us have a little respect.

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I realise that this issue is very important to the Deputy but it was debated yesterday.

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The issues relating to the Covid crisis are complicated enough without having to deal with the issues the Deputy raised.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Neale Richmond - to discuss access to pre-birth appointments for birthing partners; (2) Deputy Martin Kenny - crisis in the funding of local authority veterinary services; (3) Deputy Steven Matthews - to discuss the timeline...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Six speakers are now offering. I call Deputy Howlin.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: If Deputy Howlin wishes to defer to Deputy Shortall, I will certainly let her speak.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, and 21 are related and may be discussed together.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Does Deputy Cullinane want to address the section?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am guided by the speakers. Other Members are indicating they wish to speak on this section.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: If we could do it through the Chair. Does Deputy Michael Collins want to speak on section 2?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I do not mean to restrict anyone. I was there yesterday myself. It is on section 2 just now. There are many amendments and we will try to get through some of them.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy can speak on section 2.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy is not being captured on the microphone.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I remind Members that this Stage will last for an hour and a half. I ask them for their co-operation. Will those not participating please leave the Chamber?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: There are no amendments to the section. To be clear, the amendments are to section 3.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Then let me put the question.