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Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I will do my best. I too congratulate the Deputy on his opening address and wish him the best of luck in his tenure in this Dáil representing the people of Wicklow. On arbitration, the Government does not have a role to play between commercial tenants and their landlords. Nevertheless, I would say to any commercial landlord that it should appreciate the value of keeping a tenant,...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for his recognition of the work that was done on the wage subsidy scheme. I want to recognise the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, and IBEC for the role they played in terms of putting forward ideas for how we can support our economy and, crucially, for explaining these schemes to their members. The role they have played in explaining these schemes has been critical...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Durkan's first question related to whether the mortgage could be extended for a number of months. My understanding is that some banks have an issue since this could require the issue of a new mortgage contract. That is why this is something not all banks have been able to do. However, as I said in an exchange earlier, I am aware of issues that have developed since the initial...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Where one-parent family recipients contact the local Intreo centre to state they are no longer receiving maintenance due to the liable relatives losing their jobs, they need to provide a declaration to that effect. The result of this declaration means their means will be reassessed on that basis and a review marked for 12 weeks. Liable relatives who are resident in this jurisdiction and are...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I will double-check the figures that were given to Deputy Paul Murphy and I will check what the Taoiseach said earlier about the level of payment that is being made to private hospitals. The fundamental reason we have accessed this bed capacity is, in particular if Covid-19 intensifies in the way it could, the beds that are available in the private hospitals and in particular their intensive...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I answered the Deputy's question earlier. I know who I am and I know what job I am doing. The Deputy asked me why have we entered into an agreement with private hospitals and I explained-----

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: -----why we are entering into an arrangement with them. I gave an answer to the Deputy. I do not have available to me a breakdown of the individual costs. I will get information in that regard and notwithstanding any commercial confidentiality agreement involved, what is available to me and that which can be publicly shared, I will share with the Deputy. On whether any individual...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle. I want to conclude on this point; I think it is six minutes. The full value of that subsidy should be passed on to an employee.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that is a matter for the environmental health section of the HSE. That is my information. All employers by this point should be fully aware of their responsibilities. If any employees feel any concerns about their physical safety, they should absolutely be in a position where they can speak up, where their employer should respond and where workplaces be made safe. The public...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: First, extending the income subsidy scheme at the end of the 12-week period is a decision for the Dáil to make. The average cost of the income support schemes we have in place at the moment is between €300 million and €400 million per week. The future of that particular scheme is, and will be, a very significant decision, but my very strong view is that while we can fund...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for her questions. I understand that the matter raised in her first question relates more to the operation of the pandemic payment as opposed to the wage subsidy scheme. If the Deputy has any correspondence in respect of that issue from carers or other groups, she might pass it on to me and I will respond on her behalf. The pandemic payment has been structured to help...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: In regard to Deputy Pringle's two questions, I want to deal with the matter of reserves and make very clear that because a company has cash-in-hand is not a reason for it either to apply for this scheme or be on it. I have spoken directly to the chairman of the Revenue Commissioners on this point and he made the point to me that a company having reserves or cash-in-hand is exactly what it...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: That is because our health experts are still of the very strong view that the level of transmission of Covid-19 in our country is such that the measures we have in place will be in place for some while. Regarding seasonal workers, the Deputy has raised that issue with me on a number of occasions. The reason they are not able to access the pandemic payment is because they were not working...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I have covered a number of different matters with Deputies in responding to their questions. When I take the stability programme update to the Government and have it agreed I would like to be in a position to update Dáil Éireann on it. I believe it is appropriate that I am able to inform the House regarding where we are with the total level of support...

Irish Economy: Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Before I begin, I would like to offer my condolences to those who have lost loved ones as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. I pay tribute to our public servants, healthcare professionals, carers and shop workers. I acknowledge the remarkable solidarity shown by the overwhelming majority of Irish people towards their own families, friends and neighbours, but also towards strangers and the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Data (13 May 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the amounts paid to law firms by Revenue in 2018 was €5.69m and 2019 was €7.36m.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Legal Fees (13 May 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The information sought by the Deputy, with regard to payments made by NAMA to law firms in 2018 and 2019, is set out in the table below. Payments by NAMA to Law Firms2018-2019 Supplier 2018€'000 2019€'000 A&L Goodbody Solicitors 624 724 Arthur Cox Solicitors 190 283 ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Data (13 May 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The table below captures all of the amounts incurred by the Central Bank in the period from 2018 – 2019 in relation to costs relating to Consultancy and Audit Fees. It includes expenses for six accountancy firms as listed below. Mazars provides the Central Bank’s audit services. Year Company Consultancy and Audit Costs Incurred €000s ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Projects (13 May 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I can advise the Deputy that for some of 2015, a member of staff from each of the firms KPMG and PWC were seconded into the Department to work in the Business Tax section on a pro bono basis.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Life Insurance Policies (13 May 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the type of product the Deputy is referring to in his question is a whole-of-life insurance policy. This is a product, which my officials have previously sought information from the Central Bank on. In response, the Bank has indicated that it is designed to provide consumers with life cover for their whole life. As long as the policyholder makes regular payments and the...