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Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: This Bill is to be welcomed, as any protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting will benefit all members of the EU. There is a great importance in ensuring that the euro coin and notes are authenticated. The introduction of a criminal offence and sanctions relating to counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies will be of benefit and a knockback to criminals and...

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I may be out of order but so was the Labour Party yesterday and as regards any employer in this country, and I will finish on this, and I will bring it back to make it relevant-----

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I will make it relevant as I still have time on the clock.

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: This is about self-employed people who are not afraid to employ people and this should not be made personal-----

Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: As a member of the Rural Independent Group, I find it very interesting to talk about this matter. Any Bill that can provide for the introduction of hearings to reduce interruptions to and delays in criminal trials must be welcomed. I am sure we have all served at some time on juries and we must realise the amount of time that can be wasted twiddling one's thumbs waiting for the legalities....

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I will start by giving two statements. First, I welcome the road in Limerick. It was a wise decision and I commend the Minister on that. The Government has committed to a 7% average reduction in overall greenhouse emissions with a target of zero emissions by 2050. Has the Minister ever driven by car from Limerick to Cork? He may think these are two random statements but believe me,...

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I also question the zero Covid-19 strategy by the Labour Party. It will kill the entire domestic economy. In Ireland, SMEs account for 45% of GDP and they employ 70% of the Irish workforce. If we are looking at strategies today, what we should be looking at is the roll-out of the vaccine. If we are to vaccinate the people who are over 70, that means from now until the end of April,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 5. To ask the Taoiseach his views on retracting the State apology given after the mother and baby homes report was finalised. [6979/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 636. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of bench warrants outstanding by county as of 31 December 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6981/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (10 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 855. To ask the Minister for Health his views on redeploying area medical staff resulting in the postponing of primary medical certificate assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6980/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (9 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I am outside Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (9 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome the officials. Deputy Ó Broin asked about delivery with the serviced sites fund. How much has been delivered in County Limerick through the fund? Since I came in I have heard a lot about Dublin and Glanmire but what about County Limerick?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (9 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: That is the idea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (9 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I apologise, I got caught in traffic but I was listening on the way up. All the examples Mr. Quinlan has been using are Dublin, Dublin and more Dublin. The examples in counties Limerick and Cork are very different and we have the same issues in counties Limerick and Cork. If one wants to build houses, one needs infrastructure. I welcome the serviced sites fund, it is a way of helping...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 458. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on funds being made available for the erection of memorials for mother and baby homes. [6017/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Work Placement Programmes (3 Feb 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: 550. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his position on social protection payments for students who will have to complete course-appointed work placements during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6001/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Homelessness: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: Can you hear me?

Response of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Covid-19: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I have two and a half minutes and I would like to get an answer on this if I can, please. With regard to the 2021 statutory regulation whereby "housing construction and completion works ongoing on the 8th day of January 2021, where such works are scheduled to be completed by 31st day of January 2021 and will render the home under construction capable of occupation by that date", we have big...

Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: I am sorry that there is no time for answers.

Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Richard O'Donoghue: For the most part, Covid-related payments in the area of social protection have gone very well for most recipients. I acknowledge the provision of information on this subject, which Deputies were then able to pass on to employers and employees. It was very helpful. However, major difficulties remain for employers and employees. Some employers who have essential works cannot get people...