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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I am pleased that some progress appears to have been made or is about to be made with the credit union movement. There is considerable potential that could be unleashed especially at this anxious moment in our economic history. Given the social importance of the credit union movement it is important that credit unions would have the opportunity to invest in social and affordable housing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 5. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a new credit unions Act; his views on the recommendations from a recent report (details supplied) by an organisation; if he will amend the Credit Unions Acts 1997-2012 to allow additional financing for credit unions for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16291/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I congratulate the Minister for Finance on his appointment as chairman of the Eurogroup. I wish him well in his endeavours at what is, putting it mildly, an interesting time for our economy and the economy globally. The ongoing situation regarding the Covid-19 penalty for mortgage holders who have taken a payment break and the treatment of mortgage applicants who are on the TWSS by the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 19. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the temporary wage subsidy scheme into a short-term work and training scheme akin to the German Kurzarbeit model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16292/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 34. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he plans to take to address the accrual of interest on mortgage payment breaks; his views on the Central Bank and European Banking Authority advice relating to the charging of interest on mortgage payment breaks; if he plans to pass legislation to prevent the charging of interest during mortgage payment breaks in line with other EU countries; and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 29. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the projected deficit figure of €23 billion to €30 billion for 2020 based on the stability programme update in April 2020 in view of recent positive corporation tax and income tax revenue receipts; the breakdown of the projected deficit figure for 2020 based on updated figures for general government expenditure and general...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Priorities (16 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to use his new position as Eurogroup President to seek a mutualisation of debt and the creation of perpetual bonds to fund the post-Covid-19 EU recovery; if he will seek an expansion of the European recovery fund; the current EU funding streams available for draw down; the amount drawn down to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Communications (15 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Taoiseach. As he will know, I come from and represent a Border constituency. It is no exaggeration to say that Brexit is a massive concern. It is always in the background. Those concerns have only been compounded by the current public health and economic crises caused by Covid-19. What precisely did the UK Prime Minister say to the Taoiseach about the prospect of a deal...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: As I am a trained historian, as is the Taoiseach, I hope he will recognise the role that my party, the Labour Party, has played in opening Ireland up to the investment of multinational corporations. The view has always been that this was an initiative of Seán Lemass and the late T. K. Whitaker, a good friend of mine from my alma mater in Drogheda, St. Joseph's CBS, but of course, it was...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (15 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I thank the Taoiseach for the rundown on the number and variety of Cabinet committees. Can he confirm which committee will discuss the implications of the Apple judgment? I assume it will be dealt with by the committee on economic recovery and investment. The programme for Government commits to a commission on taxation and welfare. We in the Labour Party have repeatedly called for the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: The programme for Government is virtually silent on the question of workers' rights and there can be no even or fair recovery in the absence of a focus on collective bargaining and decent pay and wages. I acknowledge the welcome commitment in the programme to a living wage, but there is no timeline of any substance. What is required is for the riding instructions of the Low Pay Commission...

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I congratulate the Minister of State on his recent appointment and wish him well in his work and in his term of office at a very important time for our country. I confirm that the Labour Party will not oppose this legislation. We support its merits and what it is designed to do. I noted with interest the book review by the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, in TheIrish Timesthis weekend of The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 399. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a site has been identified for a new fire service facility in Dunleer, County Louth; when work will commence; the planned completion date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15022/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Job Losses (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 686. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of businesses that have notified her Department regarding their intention to consider collective redundancies in June 2020; the number of jobs involved by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14817/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 1096. To ask the Minister for Health the reason 12 children with SMA are still waiting to be treated with Spinraza one year after the drug was approved; the reason for the delay; when the matter will finally be addressed by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15076/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 1073. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the outcome of the 2019 public consultation in respect of regulations to be made under sections 12 and 13 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14964/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 1097. To ask the Minister for Health if the process for the passage of urgent legislation to provide a clear legal framework in respect of assisted human reproduction will be expedited; the timeframe for the passage of this legislation and its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15078/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 1302. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent UK report (details supplied) relating to women who have suffered injury as a result of pelvic mesh; his views on its recommendations for improving the ability of the healthcare system to respond in circumstances in which concerns have been raised regarding the safety of particular clinical interventions; if he...

Rent and Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I welcome the Minister and wish him well on his appointment. We hope he will accept the sentiments contained in this motion. One of our key aims is that action be taken to protect mortgage holders who accrue interest and penalties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. I have read the Government amendment and it does nothing to alleviate the situation being experienced by tens of thousands...

Industrial Relations (Sectoral Employment Orders Confirmation) Bill 2020: First Stage (7 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to give statutory effect to recommendations of the Labour Court in relation to pay and conditions in certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for connected matters. A recent High Court judgment struck down the sectoral employment order, SEO, system for the electrical contracting sector and also the statutory...