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Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: It is very important in Offaly; we want to keep our football going. We obviously do not want Kerry dominating in everything.

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: We have to be.

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: I am calling for the reclassification of the VAT system. Apparently, the coach sector in the North of Ireland is at a competitive advantage. I have been inundated with calls from the bus and coach sector about this issue. They have spoken to me about the reclassification of VAT status to harmonise the island's VAT system. Those operators feel it would be advantageous to the local...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the reclassification of VAT status to harmonise the VAT system on the island of Ireland specifically with respect to the coach and bus sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 805. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the carbon sequestration potential of forests and the forestry sector will be included in the revised model of assessing carbon emissions compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8482/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 807. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he remains committed to introducing a ban on the sale of fossil-fuelled internal combustion engine cars and to have 840,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030; if his attention has been drawn to the fact there is a significant gap between EU emission reduction targets for cars and emission reduction targets...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 900. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include a representative from an organisation (details supplied) on the tourism recovery taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8726/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (3 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 1279. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will reconsider the ban on the shooting of wood pigeons; the consultation she has had with stakeholder organisations prior to the ban being introduced; the scientific analysis the ban was based upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8724/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (9 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 17. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address the human rights concerns arising from the decision by China to impose new national security laws on Hong Kong; if he has made representations to the Chinese ambassador with respect to the violence being directed at peaceful protestors in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9723/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 322. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns that non-Covid-19 patients are being adversely impacted by the HSE contract with the private hospital sector; if a matter will be investigated regarding the case of a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9721/20]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (10 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: I will be more than happy to receive written responses to any questions if there is insufficient time. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. It is significant and concerning for many midland counties, including County Offaly where we wait for the job losses to occur at the end of this year. It is not a good prospect, especially as we are currently in the middle of a...

July Education Programme: Statements (10 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: I am happy to speak briefly on the July education programme. As we know, the scheme provides funding for an extended school year for children with a severe or profound general learning disability or children with autism. Where school-based provision is not feasible, 40 hours of home-based provision may be granted. I was shocked to read reports earlier this week that many disability...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: As the Minister is aware, Irish farms and the Irish agriculture sector more generally have been making major strides in reducing their carbon footprint over recent years. This is not recognised very often. Indeed, the agri-sector has become something of a scapegoat for all the environmental ills that afflict our society. Farmers and their way of life have been demonised for too long. When...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: One of the key areas of contention in the move to strike a proportionate balance in the just transition and decarbonisation process relates to planning. As the Minister of State is aware, the High Court action taken by Friends of the Irish Environment and the appalling delays in issuing planning judgments by An Bord Pleanála have contributed to bringing about chronic levels of...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: Táim ag roinnt ama leis an Teachta O'Donoghue. Tá áthas orm deis a fháil anocht chun labhairt ar an topaic fhíorthábhachtach seo agus na fadhbanna a mbaineann léi. I am very happy to speak briefly on this important issue this evening. Addressing how all sectors, including transport, can reduce emissions is vitally important, not least because it reminds...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I wish all of the businesses which opened their doors this week the very best of luck. No doubt they will face many challenges, but I am hopeful this new Government will step up to the mark and realise how important our businesses are in terms of driving the local and national economies. I also point out that the pandemic, and we continue to see the...

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: I wish the Minister well in his role and every success. It is a challenging portfolio, but I do not doubt that he will be successful and effective. I look forward to engaging with him in a constructive manner and, I hope, finding solutions for some of our ongoing problems. The Revised Estimate being presented to us indicates the staggering levels of funding that are going into the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Employment Data (30 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners collate data on the number of self-employed musicians here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13201/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (30 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the emergency school works application made by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12727/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Carol Nolan: 586. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an analysis has been conducted on the impact on the horticultural sector following a decision by Bord na Móna decision to suspend all peat harvesting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13016/20]