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Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: I had expected to share but that's that is okay. I ask the Minister to seriously consider this. I know it is not his area and the Bill he has put in front of us today is important. However, his Bill is the second or third step in this process. I ask the Government today to look at the first steps in this process so fewer people or companies find themselves having to use the provisions in...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: I am new; I sincerely apologise. Several Members of this House were in the European Parliament at that time. I was going to mention them all, not just one, but I will not as the Chair has asked me not to. They will know that no matter what group they were in, right down to the smallest group, and some people were in quite small groups, they got an opportunity in the rota system to speak...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: I ask the Government, in that context, to make sure what it carries out is actually reform. Finally, I will return to the point on the Bill after my slight diversion. This Bill is worthy of support and it shows this Government and this House can respond in a timely and proportionate manner to some of the issues faced by companies and workers at this time. I also agree with Deputy Berry...

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: I am sharing time with Deputy Pringle. We will take five minutes each. I am up here in the balcony. This Bill deals with how to handle civil and criminal hearings during the Covid crisis. It broadens the types of hearings that can be heard electronically and allows for evidence to be presented electronically. It provides that the rules of court may provide for a statement of truth to be...

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: We have another venue, the Gillooly Hall in Sligo. It was used previously when the courthouse was being renovated and is available also. Efficiency is the order of the day. I hope the Minister will listen to what I said on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Marian Harkin: 1086. To ask the Minister for Health when day services (details supplied) in County Leitrim will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19739/20]

Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Cancer Screening: Motion [Private Members] (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: I fully support this Sinn Féin motion. If we implement its recommendations, we will save lives. Like many Deputies, I have received correspondence, particularly from women who are most anxious about the delay in BreastCheck and cervical screening. I accept that, because of Covid-19, we have major challenges but we need to strike a balance and respond in an equitable and efficient way...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 278. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason proprietary directors and certain connected persons cannot access the new employer wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21252/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 435. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the options open to landlords and tenants in cases in which the tenant is under a termination notice in view of the current moratorium on rent increases and evictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22289/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 703. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when appointments for public services cards will resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21858/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 881. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the optional protocol of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be ratified. [21253/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 1263. To ask the Minister for Health when the commencement order will be issued to the HSE in order to give effect to the provisions of the legislation on the new thresholds for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21834/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 1265. To ask the Minister for Health when the commencement order will issue to the HSE to give effect to the provisions of the legislation on the new thresholds for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21857/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Court Judgments (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 1267. To ask the Minister for Health the implications of a recent High Court case (details supplied) on other persons that are similarly affected. [21863/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (8 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 1480. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps that have been taken to advance the commitment in the programme for Government to increase the rate of aid available to private enterprise through Leader from 50% to 75% for capital projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21499/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Support Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: 28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports being put in place to support third level students returning to education to ensure their health and well-being during these challenging times. [22644/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Support Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. My question concerns mental health and well-being. That has already been interrogated very thoroughly by Deputies Brendan Smith and Pringle. Rather than going over the same ground again, I would like to ask about the 2,700 additional places the Minister referred to and the further 800 that have been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Support Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister. I have spoken to Sligo IT's representatives and the €120,000 will be most welcome and useful. That will mostly be used for mental health services but it will also go to other areas like access. I hear what the Minister is saying. The services were already overstretched. With the increased intake of students and the particularly difficult year students have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Support Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: I will be briefer this time, because I did run over slightly. The Minister has said he will call this out. Recent media reports have shown that this is not confined to the student body, but extends to lecturers, professors etc. It is a problem throughout the sector. Calling it out is fine and I take the Minister's point about governing bodies. That will matter. However we will also need...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (9 Sep 2020)

Marian Harkin: I spoke to the Minister earlier on this. I believe that the Connacht-Ulster alliance, is on target to reach the qualifying metrics. I have two brief points. Extra intake of students means the metrics will change slightly with higher numbers required. The Minister might take this into consideration because it could happen that by the tiniest margin some colleges might not reach the...