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Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Mick Barry: We were informed that for the end of March the numbers living in emergency accommodation had gone below the 10,000 mark for the first time in quite a long time. Apart from anything else, that does relieve pressure on local authorities and it shows the value of having a ban on evictions. There has been a crisis, however, in the private rental sector for a good while now. It is about to get...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Revised Estimate) (28 May 2020)

Mick Barry: In her introductory remarks the Minister said that the Revised Estimates are proposed on a no-policy change basis. The Minister also said that she intends to bring forward proposals for some changes within the next week or so. I believe it is fairly clear as to what those policy changes might include. It has been pretty well flagged by Government Ministers and Fianna Fáil Front Bench...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (3 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: 332. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the period of working entitlement will be extended for non-EEA and Swiss nationals with a student visa on the third level graduate scheme who graduate or have graduated with a degree from a university here in view of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8392/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (3 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: 1073. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the situation being faced by the former workers of a company (details supplied) who are awaiting redundancy payments after being laid off prior to the Covid-19 crisis and are facing the issue of their former employer cutting off all contact with former staff including their elected...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I want to raise some points about the intervention of the Garda in an industrial dispute. The dispute I refer to is the Debenhams dispute. Debenhams workers, who are members of the Mandate trade union, have balloted 97% in support of industrial action. That makes this the first official strike of the lockdown and, therefore, something of a test case. In Cork city last week, staff from a...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: The Irish Timeslast Saturday reported the following: "It is also understood the department is exploring the idea of a “tapered curriculum” when schools return." It also reported: "Some elements of the junior cycle are also being curtailed, with incoming third-year students now required to complete a single classroom-based assessment in most subjects, rather than two." Will the...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: Sure.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I made the point in an earlier debate that the world watched with horror the brutal police murder of George Floyd and that many, myself included, watched with admiration the multiracial uprising of young people in the US against its President, police forces and an entire system that is riddled with inequality and racism. In this debate, I wish to make some further points and bring that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: 559. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects restrictions on airlines providing services for passengers that are to commence regular non-essential work here will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9895/20]

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

Mick Barry: This is a timely debate, both because of the enormous climate crisis and because the Green Party may be on the verge of going into government. I will start with a couple of big picture points. I read a report the other day that said climate emissions may be down 12% in the State this year, not because of any actions by the Government, but because of the virus. It is like what happened ten...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I want to ask the Minister about the Covid-19 crisis and the question of mental health. A recent article in The Irish Timesentitled "Ireland facing a 'tsunami' of mental health problems", cited international evidence to show that the pandemic has served to intensify the mental health crisis in other countries. In the United States, for example, 45% of people with suicidal thoughts recently...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: Good morning Dr. Nabarro. I want to ask about face masks and coverings. Dr. Nabarro said earlier that he is more and more worried about people who provide services. This morning in Ireland the leader of one of the transport workers' unions said that face masks and coverings should be made compulsory for commuters. Is that a reasonable position to hold?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: Dr. Nabarro mentioned that he has seen evidence around the world of the risks to transport workers and mortality. Could he give us a bit of information and data on that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I think Dr. Nabarro said earlier that one of the countries that he works with directly or is directly responsible for is Canada. Is that correct?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I understand that in Alberta masks are distributed free of charge by the state. I also understand that is the practice in a number of other places, including Belgium, Turkey and the state of Utah in the US. Has that had a positive impact in Alberta, Canada? Could Dr. Nabarro comment on that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: Finally, Mr. George Gao, the director-general of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention told the Sciencejournal, "The big mistake in the U.S. and Europe ... is that people aren't wearing masks." Would Dr. Nabarro comment on that statement?

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I want to start by talking about State racism. Now 20 years old, the direct provision system is cruel and heartless. It deliberately puts asylum seekers into miserable living conditions to discourage others from travelling to here from outside fortress Europe, and it deliberately separates asylum seekers from the rest of Irish society, the better to make it easy to deport people whose...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: Front-line workers in the health service have been selfless and have made big sacrifices. At the end of May it was reported that 8,000 health service personnel had contracted the Covid-19 virus with 9% of them having contracted it in the workplace, which underlines the point about the selfless work that has been done here. Throughout society, it has become commonplace to applaud the work...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I think the Minister has said what I want him to say.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Mick Barry: I will leave it at that.