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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Duffy Cahill Report: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: I thank Mr. Duffy and Ms Cahill for their presentation. What needs to be proven in the courts to establish that a company has engaged in transactions that have fraudulently deprived workers or, presumably, other creditors? What needs to be proved regarding the assets that were transferred or the transaction and what needs to be proved in terms of the fraud involved? In respect of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Duffy Cahill Report: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: To clarify proposal No. 6, the idea of the collective agreement becoming enforceable would be conditional on not observing the 30-day consultation period. If it is a 30-day consultation period, it would not become an enforceable deal. I am not clear if Ms Cahill was implying that this arrangement would only apply where assets had been in some way hidden, as in the Clerys case, or would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: First, I would like to ask Dr. Moore to go back to the issue of what should be in legislation with regard to the just transition and what should be left to institutional development. The Scottish Act has sought to set out some principles. Is that what Dr. Moore would advocate for us? My next question is on the submission from Sharon Finegan. The question I would ask about the present...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. The Tánaiste will probably know that the Central Bank reported this week on motor insurance. It gives us a welcome transparency on this sector. For standard injury cases, it shows that the cost of litigation is ten times the cost of going through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, yet we see litigation on the increase and the PIAB losing a share...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (5 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 27. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has assessed the scope for replicating the Ludgate Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33395/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Climate Change Policy (5 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 49. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has assessed the opportunities for rural development of a switch to a more climate resilient agriculture. [33396/20]

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Motion (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: I am happy to rise to vote confidence in the Tánaiste. At a time when the nation is holding its breath, many people are striving to demonstrate solidarity with those who are suffering considerably as a result of the Covid crisis, people's mental health is on the line, isolation is affecting people and businesses are struggling just to survive, Sinn Féin comes up with this attempt...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Departmental Strategies (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 81. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the innovations he plans for the upcoming statement of strategy of his Department. [34554/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 85. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the work being carried out by his Department during the current level 5 restrictions to better equip sectors under his guidance to be resilient in the face of any future resurgence of Covid-19 cases in order that they can remain open safely in the face of a step-up in restrictions on social interaction. [34555/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 107. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the innovations he plans for the upcoming statement of strategy of his Department. [34558/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to bring forward investments for accelerated delivery in the context of the national economic plan. [34559/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 162. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if self-employed persons aged 66 and over can qualify for the restart grant to ensure that there is no discrimination between such business operators on age grounds. [34639/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the initiatives being planned to promote recycling in multi-dwelling complexes in which such options are not now available. [34908/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 421. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline the progress in securing a site for the proposed school (details supplied) in Killester, Raheny and Clontarf, County Dublin; when construction will commence on a permanent site; and her plans to assist the school develop enrolments in view of the fact its temporary accommodation is located entirely outside the catchment...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Occupational Injuries Benefit (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 479. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider extending an occupational injury scheme to teachers, similar to that which applies to gardaí and nurses, in view of the risk exposures the profession faces. [35362/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 493. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide clarity in relation to the cases of persons (details supplied). [34530/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 606. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a clear distinction is drawn between online games and online gambling; the basis on which the distinction is drawn; and her views as to whether there is a concern that some games are developing the features of gambling. [34839/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 746. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered introducing legislation to cover vaccinations; if so, the circumstances in which it could be required in the public interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35256/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (11 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: 28. To ask the Taoiseach the number of homes which were vacant, occupied by one person and occupied by two persons, respectively in the most recent census; and the distribution of such homes by number of bedrooms contained within the home and the age of the head of household in each case.. [35577/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Nov 2020)

Richard Bruton: I thank Mr. Carroll for appearing before the committee. This initiative by the new Commission is a really exciting and important mission. Even though the EU makes up only 10% of global emissions, its potential to show leadership will be crucial. It is also a visionary purpose that can unite many European citizens, which is something we have needed. I have a few specific questions, one...