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Pyrite and Mica Redress Issues: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: The protest that took place outside the convention centre today was the largest protest seen anywhere in the State since the onset of the pandemic. I stood with the people of Donegal and the north west and I listened to their stories. I listened to the speeches. The loudest cheer was for a speaker who congratulated people for their organisation, discipline and politeness but made the point...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: Is the Taoiseach not even a little embarrassed by the proposals published on the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment website last Wednesday regarding the rights of workers in liquidation situations? On the issue of honouring collective redundancy agreements in liquidation situations, the Government says "No". On the issue of prioritising workers for payment in liquidation...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: The climate Bill debate should not be guillotined. Amendments should not be ruled out in the way they have been. I say that despite the fact many of the amendments are from right-wing opponents of climate progress. More time should be allowed for a debate on this key issue. Time should also be provided for brief statements alongside the moving of the writ for the Dublin Bay South...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to make insurance premia more affordable by limiting the large profits in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31780/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the engagements he has had with the European Commission, Eurogroup ministers and other EU governments on implementing a minimum corporate tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31781/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will take steps to protect jobs and services in the banking sector; the engagement he has had with bank management and trade unions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31779/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the impact for households of the changes to the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31777/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the impact assessment on the changes to taxation charged to so-called cuckoo funds in particular the impact on affordability of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31778/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 154. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of unannounced inspections by the Workplace Relations Commission of fishing vessels eligible for the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA fishers that have taken place in the past 12 months; the number of instances of non-compliance that were detected on these inspections; the categories of non-compliance that were...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 155. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress the Workplace Relations Commission has made into its enquiries regarding the report made to it by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the employment of three Egyptian nationals outside the terms of the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA fishers on the FV Ellie Adhamh; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 159. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the Workplace Relations Commission investigation into the employment of four persons (details supplied) outside the terms of the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31227/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of unannounced inspections by the Marine Survey Office of fishing vessels eligible for the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA fishers that have taken place in the past 12 months; the number of instances of non-compliance that were detected on these inspections; the categories of non-compliance that were detected; the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress the Marine Survey Office has made into its enquiries into various maritime compliance matters pertaining to the FV Ellie Adhamh following reports made to the Office by an organisation (details supplied) in the aftermath of the vessel’s sinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Government plans to recognise the Covid-19 travel certificates for entry into the State that have been issued by non-EU states in the Schengen zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31190/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 662. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised abuses of human rights in Morocco in the context of the opening of an Embassy in Morocco including the ongoing annexation of Western Sahara, the rights of the LGBTQ community and the Berber people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31191/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 1135. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of non-EEA migrant fishers that are currently enrolled in the atypical work permit scheme; the number of renewals of atypical work permits that have been applied for in the past 12 months; the number of fishing vessels that have non-EEA migrants employed under the scheme; the number of fishing vessel owners that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: 1193. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of current contracts pertaining to non-EEA migrant fishers working under the terms of the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA migrants that are currently held in its central depository unit; the number of renewed contracts that have been submitted to his Department in the past year; the number of fishing vessel...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Tithíochta) 2020: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: I took a walk around Gurranabraher the Saturday before last and took the opportunity to give out some leaflets. When I was walking down the road, three young fellas were standing around a car. One of them said, "Good morning, Deputy". I kicked myself for not having given him a leaflet. I should of course have done that. I gave a leaflet to him and to his friends as well. One of them...

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: The leaving certificate exams begin next Wednesday. This is the most stressful set of exams done by second level students, by young adults, anywhere in Europe. I challenge any Deputy in the House to dispute that assertion. It is all the more difficult when young people have been forced to prepare for those exams, and now sit them, during a global pandemic. I am certain there are hundreds...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health and Safety (3 Jun 2021)

Mick Barry: I was coming into this place this morning and listening to the radio news. The invitation was being put out for 43-year-olds to contact the HSE about arranging vaccination. The next item was about hospitality. It struck me that a majority - probably a vast majority - of people going back to work in hospitality are under the age of 43 and will go back to work unvaccinated. This is at a...