Results 2,161-2,180 of 6,944 for speaker:Michael McNamara
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I have a quick follow-up question. The witness mentioned that some businesses are opening and some are not. Has he seen these new regulations determining which pubs can open and which cannot and under what conditions, which have been signed by a Minister? Have any of the witnesses seen them?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I meant the actual regulations; the legal instrument. Has Mr. Cribben seen any sign of that?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: Mr. Cribben has not seen the regulations, however. Does he know if they are even available?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: Does he have any legal advice on whether a regulation which is not available is enforceable legally?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: That is Mr. Cribben's understanding. The Minister or somebody from his Department might decide to promulgate the laws, if they exist. It is a bit like transubstantiation; we are told it happens but I have not seen it. Beyond that, I cannot say. I call Deputy O'Rourke, who has ten minutes.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I call Deputy Paul Murphy.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: With regard to restaurants, what is the guideline now? There is supposed to be some kind of law in place for pubs but nobody has ever seen it. Is a law in place for restaurants or what is the guideline?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: Is the guideline for standard restaurants a distance of 1 m or 2 m?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: Presumably, if people do not feel comfortable or safe with that, they can make a choice.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: Sure. Is it something we could perhaps discuss on Friday morning?
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I think he will agree. I am sorry but I have to bring in other speakers. I thank Mr. Cribben. His message around the VAT rate is well noted. The next speaker is Deputy Butler for Fianna Fáil who has five minutes.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: The Deputy has made the point that he wants a living wage and there must be a quid pro quo. We are over time and other speakers deserve a chance to make their points. I call Deputy Carroll MacNeill.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: There will be enough time.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I ask Mr. Fenn to conclude now, please.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I have one remaining question as we must conclude. I saw various letters by insurance companies refusing to honour claims, claims that were based on the outbreak of infectious disease, where the insurance companies were saying that one needs to prove that there was an outbreak within 25 miles of one’s premises. I have two “yes” or “no” questions on that....
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Hospitality Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I have other questions that I would like to ask but we are out of time. I thank all of our witnesses. The committee will now suspend until 4.30 p.m.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: We are joined by representatives from the National Campaign for the Arts, NCFA, the Event Production Industry Covid-19 Working Group, EPIC, and the Event Industry Association of Ireland. From committee room 1, I welcome Ms Angela Dorgan, chair of the steering committee, and Ms Aideen Howard, member of the steering committee, from the NCFA; Ms Sophie Ridley, chairperson, and Mr. Shane Dunne,...
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I thank Ms Dorgan for her contribution and for keeping within the five minutes. I invite Mr. Dunne to make a five-minute introductory statement on behalf of EPIC.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: I thank Ms O'Connor. The first member to speak will be Deputy Ó Snodaigh.
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector (30 Jun 2020)
Michael McNamara: Is Deputy Brophy taking five or ten minutes?