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Reopening of Schools and Summer Provision 2020: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: It is actually private grinds.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: Listening to the debate, I have heard several Deputies speak of the rise in domestic violence incidents since the outbreak of Covid-19, here and globally. The increase here has been 25%. The UN Secretary-General spoke of the horrifying global surge in domestic violence. We might ask what is causing this increase. There are risk factors such as stress at home, losing a job, alcohol abuse,...

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

Marian Harkin: Today, history is being made. We see the two old enemies come together with the Green Party to form a Government. For some this is strange but for me, having spent 15 years in the European Parliament, it is not strange to see parties and groups with different perspectives come together to find compromises. After 140 days it is time we had a Government. We are in the teeth of a possible...

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

Marian Harkin: Earlier I stated I would work constructively with this Government and hold it to account. To be honest, I did not believe I would have reservations quite so soon. I will start by wishing all the Ministers well as they face significant challenges. I look forward to working with them for the good of the country. Like many others, however, I am extremely disappointed there are no senior...

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

Marian Harkin: I congratulate the Tánaiste, Deputy Varadkar, on his appointment and wish him well. It is unusual to congratulate somebody on what could be seen as a demotion but, nonetheless, we wish him well because if he does a good job, that is good for the country. I will vote for the Estimates today. The Tánaiste knows I have spoken across the floor with him on many occasions about the...

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

Marian Harkin: I am sharing time with Deputy Fitzmaurice. I congratulate our new Minister. We soldiered together in another life and I know how committed he is to what he does. I wish him well in his new role. I want to raise three points, the first of which I raised with the previous Minister for Health. The HSE's framework for the resumption of adult disability day services baldly states that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 337. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full assessment has been carried out on the refurbishment costs for Sligo Garda station, including costs such as those incurred for deep retrofitting and procurement of space when refurbishment is ongoing; and the details of same. [13691/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 338. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a comparative assessment has been done on the cost of a full refurbishment of Sligo Garda station; the cost of a new build on the site already purchased for this purpose; and the details of same. [13692/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 339. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rationale and time frame for reversing a decision in view of the fact that political commitments to construct a new Garda station in Sligo were in place, including the purchase of a greenfield site for same. [13694/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 524. To ask the Minister for Health the range of services that will be provided in the primary care centres in Grange and Drumcliffe, County Sligo. [13447/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 664. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No.1069 of 13 May 2020, if a timeline will be provided in relation to the release of the latest rail review report on the western rail corridor commissioned in 2019, in view of the fact the publication of the report is already delayed by more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 716. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if support is available to voluntary community sporting organisations to assist them in the purchase of hand sanitiser and protective equipment and for the sanitising of facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13293/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Marian Harkin: 790. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if support is available to voluntary community sporting organisations to assist them in the purchase of hand sanitiser and protective equipment and for the sanitising of facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13294/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: This is the first opportunity I have had to congratulate the Taoiseach on his appointment. I wish him and his Government well because good government is good for the people. We are debating the Revised Estimates today. When we vote on them, as Members of this House and representatives of the people, we will be deciding how our constituents' tax moneys are spent. We know these moneys...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the review process is automatic?

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Taoiseach. I take this opportunity to join others in paying tribute to Dr. Tony Holohan and his work. He has stepped back now and I know that the good wishes of the entire country go with him. The Taoiseach talked about the co-ordinated response from his office. People want to hear that because it gives them confidence. He also spoke about public awareness campaigns around...

Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: I am happy to have this opportunity to speak on the Microfinance Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill. On a personal note, for me it shows a real connection between the EU and what goes on here because nearly ten years ago I was one of the rapporteurs in the European Parliament on the microfinance fund when we set it up to help microbusinesses. It was an Irishwoman, Marie Donnelly, who led for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: 109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements in place to ensure workers in rural areas can access public transport to travel to and from work in view of the small number allowed on buses and trains and in circumstances in which services have been curtailed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14105/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: 418. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to extend the stability fund for Gaeltacht Irish summer colleges to other foreign language colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14082/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (7 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: 622. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average wait time between an IPO decision and her letter of confirmation since the establishment of the IPO in 2017; the average wait time in the each of the years 2017 to 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14081/20]