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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 584. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if visas are being granted under the umbrella of exceptional circumstances at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5587/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 585. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible to apply for a study visa at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5588/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 925. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5090/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (3 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 947. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an applicant is precluded from receiving a grant in respect of the reforestation of a parcel of land if a grant was not obtained for the original afforestation of that land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5597/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (3 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 969. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the fisheries and harbours funding will open for applications in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5981/21]

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: I addressed the Minister of State at the time the second lockdown was being announced stating that we needed to have comprehensive data on self-harm presentations and on suicide in Ireland before there was ever another lockdown considered. We do not, as it happens, have either. That is an insult to Dáil but it is also an insult to the victims of mental health problems of whom there are...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Of course, they are attacking those who question what is going on. It is not sustainable. It is oppressive and it is damaging the fabric of our society. I thank the Acting Chairman for the latitude he has given me to make those points.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (4 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 124. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6071/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 14. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider introducing a scheme similar to that devised by the Scottish Government to assist workers in the wedding industry (details supplied) whose incomes have been devastated by the lockdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6715/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (10 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: 998. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an exception can be made for a person (details supplied) in relation to a green certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6633/21]

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Nothing has changed since the last time I spoke to the Minister. Effectively, he is still trying to perform a loaves and fishes operation and make the small number of vaccines he has received stretch as far as possible. I think most people understand that. On the last occasion, the one question I asked was about people who have had Covid-19. There are studies from Public Health England...

Insurance (Restriction on Differential Pricing and Profiling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: I endorse what the previous speaker said and I thank Deputy Doherty for bringing forward this Bill. We have discussed the issue of dual pricing and how wrong it is quite a bit. Effectively, it punishes customers of insurance companies for their loyalty. It is also important to point out that, in effect, it preys on people's vulnerability. What frequently happens is that it affects people...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: The Shannon Group has now been without a chairman for six months at a time of unprecedented challenge to the group. There are no planes going into or out of Shannon other than US military planes which, of course, are creating their own controversy because they seem to not have to adhere to Covid rules. The tourism sector is on its knees and the Shannon Heritage sites are shut. Commercial...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Six months.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Government Ministers interviewed-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: When will an appointment be made?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Questions imply answers. I did not get an answer.

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Deputy Fitzmaurice stated that we had a meeting on Zoom the other night. I have always taken the view that the beef task force was just a talking shop. It is not even talking now. Could the Minister tell us why?

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: I know the role it plays. Why is it not meeting?

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (17 Feb 2021)

Michael McNamara: Why is it not meeting? It is a simple question. Why is it not meeting?