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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: The Minister has answered my question in the negative.

Appropriation Bill 2019: All Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: Fianna Fåil will be supporting this Bill, which, as alluded to by the Minister of State, is technical legislation. We will agree to support passage of the Bill through all Stages in the Oireachtas. As stated by the Minister of State, the Bill provides statutory authority for the amounts voted by the Dáil during the year. These amounts include the original Estimates, Revised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: 478. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect can expect an appointment with the ENT department at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [53321/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: 543. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of tree felling licences that were challenged and delayed and subsequently had a negative impact on the industry; and if extra staff have been deployed to meet with the delays. [53395/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (18 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); and when it will receive funding towards an extension. [53695/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: 366. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will introduce new legislation to counteract the decision in order to ensure harvesting can proceed in March 2020 to ensure job security for up to 4,000 employed in the sector further to a recent High Court decision in which statutory instruments for the harvesting of horticultural peat was challenged...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (18 Dec 2019)

Barry Cowen: 459. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will introduce new legislation to ensure harvesting can proceed in March 2020 to ensure job security for up to 4,000 employed in the sector further to a recent High Court decision in which statutory instruments for the harvesting of horticultural peat were challenged successfully and introduced earlier in 2019 for...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

Barry Cowen: I wish to raise two issues, one of which overlaps with the issue raised by Deputies O'Donnell and Troy regarding the Revenue guidance. It appears quite clear from page four of the Revenue guidance that the payments are not taxable whereas on page eight, it says that it is subject to taxation at the end of the year so could the Minister clarify that matter? Regarding amendments Nos. 59 and 68...

Social Protection (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Barry Cowen: I offer my condolences and those of my constituents to the families of those who have died as a result of Covid-19. As other speakers mentioned, families are also encountering very difficult circumstances as they bury their loved ones during this time. I record my appreciation, thanks and support for healthcare workers, emergency workers, essential workers and indeed the patriots who are...

Irish Economy: Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Barry Cowen: National solidarity has been key to our response to this crisis. Leadership, empathy and communication of the decision-making process on foot of public health expert advice has won public favour, understanding and appreciation. The curve is being flattened and, no doubt, many lives have been saved, despite our losses. I join others in commiserating with the families of all those who have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 145. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for introducing the pension abatement in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 by which a retiree who returns to work in the public service will have their pension reduced to match the pay of the previous public service employment; his views on whether this acts as an incentive to work in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 491. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment for admission. [4160/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 494. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment at the orthopaedics outpatient clinic at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [4170/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 495. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [4171/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 496. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment for a MRI and ultrasound at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [4178/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 497. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment. [4181/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 498. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment with the orthopaedic department at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [4183/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 142. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of each of the Covid-19 measures per week since they were introduced in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6088/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 520. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the guidance will be updated prior to 18 May 2020 when many businesses are set to reopen; if the guidance is legally enforceable; if not, if it takes the form of recommendations; the protections being proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 584. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date from the Health and Safety Authority or the National Standards Authority of Ireland in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the guidance will be updated prior to 18 May 2020 when many businesses are set to reopen; if the guidance is legally...