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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (5 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: 949. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 438 of 16 April 2019, when he plans to introduce a voluntary farm building relocation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3099/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: 947. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 539 of 17 December 2019, if he has received applications for PGI status; when this application will be submitted to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3092/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: 948. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether it is appropriate to introduce changes in the fallen animal scheme at the time of the year when the service is at peak demand; his further views on whether it is acceptable that knackeries across the country only received notice of the new scheme after it came into operation; if he will meet directly with an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: 1023. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend section 81 of the Local Government Act 2001 to allow for the use of local improvement scheme funding to carry out maintenance of drainage channels for minor flood alleviation, separate to the current provisions which only cater for such works associated with improvements to private roads; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: 1141. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2995/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Septic Tank Grants (5 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: 1212. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the new grant scheme to upgrade domestic septic tanks will be introduced; the reason for the delay in its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3096/20]

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: We have seen on social media Italian healthcare workers being applauded by their neighbours on their way to work each morning. I say to the doctors, nurses and all the healthcare staff, both in hospitals and the community, that we, the Members of the Regional Independent Group, applaud each and every one of them for the personal sacrifices being made to protect each and every one of our...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: I have three brief points. The first follows on from Deputy Catherine Murphy's issue. During Second Stage I highlighted that the Covid-19 payment is for people who have to self-isolate because they are infected with the virus. I refer, however, to people who have a medical certificate because they could end up dying if infected with Covid-19, as they are in the high-risk category. Those...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: Earlier I asked the Minister a question about employers who have already made the top-up payments over the past two weeks. They are being informed they will not get a recoupment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Will the Minister clarify that? Second, what is the position of full-time students who had part-time work that was supplementing their income?...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: Will the Minister clarify the situation with regard to pharmacies re-issuing prescriptions? Will prescription charges be abolished, particularly for older people who are cocooned in their homes at present?

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 40: In page 8, after line 42, to insert the following: (v) house parties, namely gatherings of people in a private residence who don’t normally reside on the premises, for the purposes of entertainment;”. We have discussed it here on Second Stage but perhaps the Minister will clarify the position regarding house parties and whether the...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the introduction of the amendments by the Minister because there must be a sunset clause in the legislation. To be frank, six months will not be enough. The reality is that we have to get through a winter with this virus so it will have to be extended for another six months, regardless of whether we like it. First, we need a vaccine and, second, we must survive a winter with this...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the presence of the Minister for Finance in the Chamber. I have a specific issue to bring to his attention and that is the mortgage freeze he agreed with the banking sector. It was a very welcome development. It has been brought to my attention, however, that Ulster Bank is implementing this in a different manner to the other mainstream banks. I have been informed by a...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the provisions in this legislation with regard to protection against eviction and a rent freeze. I will flag an issue which I flagged earlier with the Minister of State's colleague. It relates to those getting a break or freeze on their mortgages. While many of the commercial banks are implementing the agreement they have with the Minister for Finance, which is to extend the...

Irish Economy: Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Denis Naughten: The economic commentary relating to Covid-19 can at best be described as depressing. There is no doubt that we, as a country and a people, are facing a monumental task in getting our economy, society and lives back again once we have pulled through the worst of this health emergency. We must also be conscious of the fact that, if we talk down confidence, we will further undermine our...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Denis Naughten: Is that the HSE?

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Denis Naughten: In reopening the economy, all steps must be taken to ensure we remain conscious of the need to minimise the spread of Covid-19. We must all accept that we will have to live with Covid-19 for the foreseeable future. On the guidance that has been worked on for the past seven weeks by the HSA and the HSE, businesses need to know by this weekend what they need to do to prepare to open. As...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Denis Naughten: As the Minister knows, there has been a problem with nursing homes and we do not see one in processing facilities around the country. Will the Minister come back to me on the issue of grant aid for getting businesses up and running in terms of the cost of training staff and equipping premises? The wage subsidy scheme must be prioritised as the primary support for workers and provide for...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Denis Naughten: We need to continue a tapered wage subsidy scheme beyond June of this year, and deferring rates will not be sufficient. Rates need to be written off. Much work will need to be done on the provision of liquidity, particularly working capital for businesses. To deal with risk, there will need to be a State-backed bond scheme. Banks should also be instructed to apply forbearance and to reset...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Denis Naughten: I turn to the issue of EU supports. After weeks of intensive lobbying, the European Commission eventually announced an aid to private storage scheme for both lamb and beef, which is paltry in value terms and the conditions regarding the cuts make it virtually worthless. The United States has introduced a Covid-19 support scheme for its farmers which is equivalent to €9,518 per...