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Covid-19: Statements (8 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: The Minister said that two people knew about it.

Covid-19: Statements (8 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: No other European country is an island.

Covid-19: Statements (8 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister for being here. I wanted to raise two separate issues. The first relates to the events on Sunday. Second, I want to ask about the ongoing Covid issues. First, in the Minister's statement here outlining his discussions with the Chief Medical Officer on Sunday morning, he stated: "We discussed the current situation and the possibility of moving to level 4." Looking at...

Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (8 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: Tá brón orm nach bhfuil mé ábalta an Ghaeilge a labhairt i rith an contribution seo. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. We have waited far too long for these proposals to come to the House. The Bill amends the 2003 Act, which has not been fit for purpose for a long time, and attempts to ensure that the Irish-speaking population can engage with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (8 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 262. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the results of the recent HIQA Your Experience survey on experiences of maternity care in Ireland (details supplied); his further views on the fact Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest rate of service user dissatisfaction in Ireland with care related to pregnancy labour and birth with the joint highest number of respondents...

Pre-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I am sharing time with Deputy Harkin. The Brexit talks are rapidly coming to a head and we see from reports this week that there are only really two items holding up agreement. One of those happens to be fishing. We in the north west and in all coastal communities around the country are waiting to see what will happen. Perhaps the British are using it to push for concessions on other...

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I fully support the motion, moved by the Members of People Before Profit-Solidarity and RISE. This is very important in itself but it is even more important with what has happened this week and the way the news from the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, has been received by the Government. I specifically refer to the Trump-like reaction of the Tánaiste, who rubbished the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (7 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 105. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of guidelines or policies governing the use of automated weapons systems and robotics by the Defence Forces; and if no such guidelines or policies exist, the reason therefore. [29002/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (7 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 207. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of guidelines or policies governing the use of automated weapons systems and robotics by An Garda Síochána; and if no such guidelines or policies exist, the reason therefore. [29001/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 219. To ask the Minister for Health the rules governing alcoholics anonymous meetings under the Covid-19 restrictions regarding social distancing, numbers attending and other restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28981/20]

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I apologise for not being here for the earlier slot. I was not aware I was speaking in that slot as there was some confusion over the speaking arrangements for tonight. On foot of all that I ended up with two and a half minutes extra so I will have to try to fill that time as well after preparing for two and a half minutes only. I will try to make it up to five minutes now anyway. I am...

Covid-19 (Arts): Statements (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: I have received hundreds of emails from constituents across County Donegal who are involved in the arts and the associated live events industry, pleading for assistance. More importantly, they are looking for a simple recognition from the Government that their sector has been decimated. However, the Minister should dispense with the usual bland lip service. From talking to performers, I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 169. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the expected circular life expectancy of plastics has been explored in the context of a deposit and return scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28083/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a cost comparison has been carried out to establish whether the set-up and maintenance costs of a deposit and return scheme that includes plastics would provide better value than other forms of intervention aimed at reducing the use of plastics by manufacturers and retailers in the first instance; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy does not propose new recycling targets or schemes to reduce waste from the construction and demolition sector in view of the fact that the sector accounts for 25% to 30% of waste generated annually across the European Union, compared with 10% for household waste;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Food Waste (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he plans to ensure that proposals such as reducing the sale of multi-buy packs or buy-one-get-one-free deals do not disproportionately impact on lower-income households; if an economic impact assessment has been carried out or is planned to be carried out on these matters; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Food Waste (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if all submissions received during the public consultation on the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy will be released. [28087/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason he plans to allow for permit exemption for specific waste streams under Article 24 of the 2008 Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EU); the further reason it is proposed in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy that construction and demolition waste, one of the largest waste streams, will receive an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Impact Assessments (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a thorough environmental impact assessment has been carried out to take account of unintended harmful consequences from plans outlined in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy to create new rules to encourage construction firms to reuse more of their building waste in other construction projects; the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (6 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a grant is available for persons generating their own energy; if not, his plans to introduce a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28209/20]