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Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We want to resolve this for everybody. Nobody is looking for the names of factories. Could we get the number of inspections done in meat factories between 1 March and 20 May? It is all we are asking.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: If we could get the number we would be happy. The period is 1 March to 20 May.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What are the consequences for a factory that does not notify the HSE in the event of a cluster of more than two cases?

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: If an employer has more than two cases-----

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Right.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance if changes will be made to the wage subsidy scheme in order to grant the payment to mothers on maternity leave and due to return to work in view of the fact those who were not on payroll in March 2020 are not entitled to the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7352/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance if changes have been or will be made to the wage subsidy scheme in order to grant the payment to mothers on maternity leave and due to return to work in view of the fact those who were not on payroll in March 2020 are not entitled. [7353/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (27 May 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 552. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for the fair deal application by a person (details supplied) whose application has been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7509/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the allowances which will be made for leaving certificate students who were absent from school for large portions of the school year on medical grounds certified by a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8843/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 641. To ask the Minister for Health the date he expects private hospitals to be released back to the private sector to ensure those who pay for private health insurance can get their medical treatments, consultations and surgeries which have been withdrawn since 1 April 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9038/20]

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

Michael Fitzmaurice: In recent years, we have heard that clean green energy was going to save a fortune because we would not have to import, which is correct, and we were told it would be much cheaper. In the past week, however, it has been announced that the ordinary consumer, under the public service obligation, PSO, levy, will pay €70 more from next September on, and that is on top of what was there...

July Education Programme: Statements (10 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister for coming in to answer questions. I concur with the previous Deputy on a few of the issues she raised. There is a fear that some children with autism have gone backwards because they were not getting their educational needs met. We have to make sure that those people in the community, many of whom are silent, get proper representation and the proper educational system...

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

Michael Fitzmaurice: I have a few questions. Deputy Eamon Ryan spoke about why people say that the Green Party will be bad for rural Ireland. It would be helpful if that party made a statement on the export of cattle to third countries and on rewetting the likes of peatlands on mountains. People are farming sheep on those lands. It would be helpful if the Green Party could clarify its stance on a few issues...

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

Michael Fitzmaurice: No, I am on my own. I will be brief enough. We need to acknowledge what clubs across the country have done. They have brought shopping to people who have been cocooning. This was especially the case for GAA clubs both in my area and right around the country. It is not only them however. Many other clubs have put their shoulder to the wheel and helped those people who were having a...

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Last Sunday, we listened to the words of a priest in Castlerea as he spoke of how, when word came through that a garda had been shot, he had pitied whoever would have to deliver the news to the family the following morning. There is shock and numbness in the community, not alone in Castlerea and Charlestown but right around the country. To hear people talk about Detective Garda Colm Horkan,...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (27 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the outgoing Taoiseach for his work in recent months and during the Covid-19 crisis. In fairness, for all politicians, much of the bickering went out the window and we rallied together. I also thank the people for the effort they have made. Today is an historic day. I wish Deputy Micheál Martin the best of luck. It is probably inevitable that he will be Taoiseach and, for...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais: Tairiscint - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (27 Jun 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I congratulate the new Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, and I wish him and all the new Ministers well. I wish the Minister with responsibility for agriculture, Deputy Barry Cowen, well and there are a few pressing matters for him to address straight away, especially with regard to farmers under the new farm to fork initiative in Europe. The Minister comes from a fairly peaty area and...

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

Michael Fitzmaurice: First, I wish the Tánaiste the best of luck in his new office. He has a tough job ahead with regard to the jobs issue, but by working together we can get through this. Last week, I spoke to the previous Minister, Deputy Humphreys, on the telephone about Aptar and, in fairness, she referred back to me about it. Can the Tánaiste confirm that the IDA is liaising with Aptar? Aptar...

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

Michael Fitzmaurice: I wish the Minister the very best of luck. He has a tough job ahead of him but working together we can do a lot. I have a few quick questions. With regard to foreign travel and the Erasmus programme, colleges are telling people to travel. What is the Minister's view in that regard? Second, when is the deal with the private hospitals over? Third, Roscommon University Hospital has a shell...