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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister for her response. We want supports to be directed in the most effective and fairest way possible and to avoid constructing any scheme that pits one sector of music and entertainment against another. I am not advocating a zero-sum approach. It is merely a question of balance. The MEAI has clearly stated that the move from a universal support scheme to a basic income...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: I want to begin by again thanking the Minister for her response. I reiterate that I do not intend to advocate for the exclusion of any artists, be they professional or developing. Rather, I am merely seeking regulation to ensure that there is balance and fairness. That is all I am advocating for. Everything needs to be done fairly. I again reiterate that the basic income proposal is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 72. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the consultation that took place to inform the stakeholder forum on the pilot basic income for the arts; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that advocacy groups such as a group (details supplied) have expressed concerns in relation to the pilot scheme specifically that it will see professional musicians...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: I ask the Minister to provide details on the level of consultation that took place to inform the stakeholder forum on the pilot on basic income for the arts sector. I know the Minister may be aware that advocacy groups such as the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland have expressed concerns around the pilot scheme, specifically that it will see professional musicians...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (20 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 193. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken by her Department to support the promotion of the Irish language in national and local systems of administration; if her Department retains data on the number of complaints or communications made to her Department by persons who were unable to access national or local systems of administration through...

Violence Against Women: Statements (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: As a Teachta Dála, I have the great honour of representing the great people of counties Offaly and Laois. Our hearts have been broken by the tragic murder of Ashling Murphy on this day last week. It was most certainly the darkest week in my county of Offaly. It was horrendous. People are still shocked and appalled by what happened. Ashling was loved and respected in equal measure...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: Will the Taoiseach ask the Minister to reconvene the working group on horticultural peat? The sector is in deep crisis at present. We must ensure the group has a chance to come together again. The Minister also needs to explain the reasons why the main recommendations the working group made were ignored. One of the recommendations was the phasing out of peat up to 2030. It has been...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Currency Circulation (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 340. To ask the Minister for Finance the legal basis for cash as legal tender in Ireland; if retail businesses or service providers can refuse to accept payment in cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1767/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 812. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address concerns among leaving certificate students relating to the uncertainty of the format of the 2022 examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1768/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 879. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) who wishes to access their pension contributions following the discontinuation of the pension scheme established by their former employer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63098/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 1209. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 499 of 14 December 2021, the reason that she did not provide the names of the studies referenced on the website of her Department as requested in the original question; her views on whether the inference can be made that no such studies exist; if the Department will amend the statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (19 Jan 2022)

Carol Nolan: 1962. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an issue (details supplied) has not been resolved; if a decision on the application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63243/21]

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

Carol Nolan: I again ask the Government to take action in respect of the fuel rebate for hauliers. In France, hauliers receive 19 cent, while in Belgium it is 23.5 cent. There are many rural livelihoods at risk. What actions will the Government take in respect of the outrageous letter from Ciarán Cuffe, MEP, in which he tells banks not to lend to young farmers? That, too, puts significant...

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

Carol Nolan: Action needs to be taken in respect of the actions of the MEP in question.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2021)

Carol Nolan: I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I am honoured to stand in the Chamber today with the full support of this Bill's ten co-sponsors. I sincerely thank them all for their support of this Bill. We are here to move the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021. It is my understanding that the Government has now submitted an...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Dec 2021)

Carol Nolan: 8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures his Department has taken to support employers following the most recent announcement of Covid-19 related restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62131/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Dec 2021)

Carol Nolan: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures his Department has taken to support the implementation of the employment wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62130/21]

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Carol Nolan: We are merely doing our jobs of Deputies and Senators in bringing forward the concerns of the public and medical professions to the floor of the House.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Carol Nolan: I would like answers because I believe this is a very serious matter.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Carol Nolan: It is very serious.