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Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: I want to begin by thanking my colleagues in the Independent Group for giving me the time to speak on this motion, especially those who do not agree with my views but who think that debate is important. Most of us should, as democrats, believe that debate is important. This needs to be debated. Giving Deputies 50 seconds each to debate what is the most fundamental set of restrictions to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: I return to a matter I raised yesterday, which is the marts. I have now seen the regulations that the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, has said were introduced last night. Unfortunately, they were only published today, as is the norm, and there is mention of agricultural services. I raised this specifically with the Taoiseach but I do not know if the Tánaiste has ever been in a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: Will people be able to go to Christmas mass?

Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: Before the Minister continues, I want to say that I fundamentally disagree with a question of this importance being determined after a debate lasting 145 minutes, which gives less than one minute per Deputy in the Chamber. I propose that Standing Orders be suspended to allow for more time. I appreciate that the Government has a difficult decision to make but that decision must be made after...

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle-----

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: I had a question for the Minister of State but I will accept a response in writing.

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Minister of State for agreeing to give me time. I was at meeting of the Business Committee. I accept these difficult decisions have to be made and I commend all Deputies on making them. However, we make them without the necessary information. We cannot change the information that we have now but we can make sure that we are not in this position again. During the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: I have already asked my question but I want to come in on this particular question. I stress to the Minister that it is not just about those who are undocumented. A huge amount of administration goes on in dealing with people who have been here for such a long time that they are almost inevitably going to be able to stay. It is not just for their benefit but for the benefit of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Minister and greatly appreciate her assurances. I would also appreciate an assurance that the report will be published. While this is far more important for those who grieve Patrick Nugent, it is also important for the wider community that justice be done and be seen to be done, regardless of who the perpetrators are, the position they hold or the work they carry out in society....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will publish the report of Mr. Justice Clyde pursuant to the section 42 inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent; and her views on the inordinate and inexplicable delay in publishing the report. [32286/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: When will the Minister publish the report pursuant to the section 42 inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent at Bunratty? Will she share her views on the inordinate and unacceptable delay in publishing that report? I would also like to ask the Houses of the Oireachtas Service why Mr. Nugent's name was removed from the question. A public inquiry is under way. Why on earth was his name...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: As the Minister pointed out, it has been 36 years since Patrick Nugent died in circumstances that have yet to be explained. It is 33 years since the jury in his inquest attached a rider to the verdict saying that it was "far from satisfied as to the circumstances under which Patrick Nugent sustained the injuries which caused his death" and asked the Minister for Justice to have the matter...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: The Taoiseach will be aware of the expression "a pig in a poke". Farmers and buyers will not buy a pig in a poke, they will want to go and inspect the cattle they are buying. In so doing, there will be more contacts between people than there would be if marts were allowed to continue to operate as they are now under the restrictions. I ask, therefore, that the Taoiseach think about...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: There will be more mixing than would be the case with social distancing.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: The Taoiseach said that there will be more mixing, not less.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: When was the last time NPHET representatives were in a mart or in a hospital for that matter?

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: Post offices are an essential social service. They provide a service that needs to be maintained. I was a Deputy between 2011 and 2016 when, because of the completely reckless behaviour of previous Governments, there was a complete retrenchment of public services. Savings had to be found everywhere, in the most horrible places imaginable. That put huge pressure on the post office network....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance if travel agents qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31847/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: 72. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a group of musicians can continue to do an online session from home in circumstances in which it is their sole income in view of the fact it has been indicated that tradesmen can continue to work in private homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31798/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Oct 2020)

Michael McNamara: 78. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that has been allocated for dance schools following the announcement of Budget 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31871/20]