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Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: I will start by saying that I am sorry if I am interrupting the Minister's work. I watched him throughout the debate as I listened to Deputy Connolly. I do not always agree with Deputy Connolly but I always listen to her for a couple of reasons. One reason is because she usually has something interesting to say. The second is that, like everyone else here, she is elected to the House. I...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: I will give the Minister the floor.

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: Okay. If that is the case, I welcome that. I do not think that is entirely the case. I have watched the Minister very carefully.

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: I will return to this and will stick to these points. I will ask the Minister to address these, as he has agreed to take a note of them. We rolled over much legislation in October before the deadline of November. I implored the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, who sat approximately where the Minister is sitting now - the Minister was also present - to come back to us with a report on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28639/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28640/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: It has been an extraordinarily difficult year for Shannon Airport. Throughout much, if not all, of the past year, it has not had a chair for its board of directors. Strategic decisions need to be made at Shannon regarding its aviation business but also in respect of Shannon Heritage and its future. The chair of a board of directors is there to provide strategic guidance. When the...

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: Do not forget about the medical conference.

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The degree of absolute power contained in these regulations and similar enabling legislation is of concern to me. I am happy to state that I do not think the Minister has been corrupted by the power but I think he has become befuddled by the broad powers he has. I say that with no degree of pleasure. I objected to this legislation...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: It is still possible, even now.

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: On a point of order, I invite the Minister to correct that because a motion to annul a regulation was tabled in the House. It was voted down by the Minister and he corralled in behind him the sheep in the flock-----

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: To say that the mechanism was not utilised is misleading the House.

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Michael McNamara: Thank you.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: One of the weekend newspapers billed the Government's reopening measures as "going for broke". I sincerely hope that was not a pun and that the plan will succeed. I have been quite critical of some of the Government measures. The Taoiseach has never taken any responsibility for some of those measures and has always said it is because of Covid that this, that or the other has closed. On...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: The Taoiseach did a good job of outlining what TAPS supported, and I welcome that, but how will that be supported now? He says there will be supports. I am told that nursing homes that have contacted Ministers in the Government have been told that if there is an outbreak moneys will be made available, but the point of all this is to avoid outbreaks, in particular those in congregated...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: It is too late.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: It is not agreed. There is a proposal with regard to a Bill, which will provide that restrictions and lockdowns can continue indefinitely. That Bill is being guillotined. If the Government believes this is the right thing to do, then it should debate the proposals with the Opposition. The Government has the numbers. If it morally and intellectually believes this is necessary in the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: The Taoiseach would want to be careful not to be treated like Keir Starmer.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: They are. The people of Cork may not be.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (1 Jun 2021)

Michael McNamara: 344. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the basis for his anticipation of receiving applications in respect of the Burren, Glendalough, Passage Tomb Landscapes of Sligo, Royal Sites and Valentia Cable Station for inclusion on the Tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status. [29764/21]