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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...

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

Gerald Nash: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: The July stimulus package is eagerly awaited by working people and businesses across the country. They are anxious to see the colour of this Government's money. Will the Taoiseach state when precisely he intends to present the July stimulus? Will he also commit to present the package to this Chamber? It is important to do that, rather than to launch such a significant State investment...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Staff (7 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 175. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of agency staff employed by a bank (details supplied) in which the State is a majority shareholder;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14204/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (7 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a lower VAT rate for the tourism sector; his views on the findings from the 2018 OECD economic survey of Ireland report which recommended that preferential VAT rates be eliminated and lower rates for discretionary categories of expenditure, for example, hotel and restaurants are regressive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14589/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (7 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 194. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a lower VAT rate for the tourism sector in view of the July 2018 report of his Department stating the regressive nature of the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14590/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (7 Jul 2020)

Gerald Nash: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to increase general spending as a percentage of GDP in view of the low rate here when compared to the European Union 27; if general spending will be increased and sustained in line with the eurozone average during the lifetime of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14587/20]