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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 777. To ask the Minister for Health when day centres that cater for disabled and mental health adults will reopen (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25184/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (22 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 879. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle recommended for culling as part of the TB letters issued to farmers recently by county; the number of letters issued by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24915/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (22 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 880. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of breeding ewes and goats, respectively, by county in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24916/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (22 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 881. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of lambs killed in meat plants here in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; the number that were Irish lambs compared to those imported from Northern Ireland or the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24917/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Whoever is giving the Tánaiste his information is massaging the figures. I have figures from the Department. When one gets a licence, it is for four years so if a person planted 20 acres in 2018, it may be recorded as 80 as he or she has the licence for four years. We will move on from that point. At the moment, timber is being imported from Germany. There is a beetle in Germany...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Tánaiste is probably aware of letters from Coillte that were circulated to contractors stating that, for quarter 1 of next year, there may not be work available to them. Those contractors have payments of approximately €150,000 per year and were guaranteed five years' continual work if they bought new machinery. The Tánaiste is probably also aware that in recent days,...

Protecting Jobs and Supporting Business: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the measures such as the start-up grant, the rates initiative, the Covid payment and the VAT reduction. There is a lot of talk around the loan system and the credit guarantee, but many businesses are very afraid to move at the moment because they do not know what the future is. Most food products, and indeed most products, are shifted with pallets. One sector has come out...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (8 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 660. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the means test threshold relating to the carer’s allowance will be reviewed in cases in which carers find themselves outside of the cut off rate in view of the fact no consideration is given to their weekly and monthly commitments while they provide 24/7 care with no available support; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1401. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests being carried out on a daily basis by county in the weeks ending 23 and 30 August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1402. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests each facility carried out on a daily basis by county in the weeks ending 23 and 30 August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1403. To ask the Minister for Health the capacity of laboratories that carry out the Covid-19 analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/20]

Back to School, Further and Higher Education and Special Education: Statements (3 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I wish the Minister well in her position. We should compliment everybody involved in the whole school set-up for getting schools opened. In recent weeks, I have listened to the proposals of the new Government and taken note of its commitments in the programme for Government regarding emissions and having less traffic on the roads. Bus Éireann has made it clear that the Minister or...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (2 Sep 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I wish Deputies McConalogue and James Browne the best of luck in their new roles. I have worked with Deputy McConalogue on the agriculture committee. He is a country lad, which is a good start, and the first thing he needs to do is to look at CAP. A report published today shows that, under the scheme, farmers in Cork will be able to earn €53,000 but a farmer in Leitrim may only earn...

Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I will not delay the House for long. I wish the Minister the best of luck in her new position. If she is to leave a mark with the new Government, she has an opportunity to do so this evening. I ask her to listen to the previous speaker, Deputy McGuinness, and to read the amendments that have been tabled, whoever is able to get to whoever from the banking sector in the Department. This is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Tánaiste. I agree with him on the unsung heroes. The €100 million for a beef exceptional aid measure, BEAM, scheme was provided when the price of cattle was down to €320 or €330 to keep a floor under the price of cattle. I am familiar with the new REPS, which is a pilot scheme. However, a pilot scheme will only involve a certain number of people over...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: During the Covid crisis we have all paid our respects and thanks to the front-line workers, whether in the health service or in shops, but one sector - the farming community and the agricultural sector - has kept food on the table, not alone in this country but also in what we export to other countries. However, farmers in various sectors are at a loss at the moment. If they want to cut...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fire Stations (30 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: First, I wish the Minister luck. I have not had the opportunity to do so before. As has been outlined, Castlerea is the second largest town in County Roscommon. An industrial relations dispute has been ongoing in recent years. There have been public meetings. I and many others have talked to people on all sides of the dispute to see whether it could be resolved. Unfortunately, it has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fire Stations (30 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: In his reply, the Minister noted the problems that have arisen over recent years. As has been outlined, in the Castlerea area is the Harmac factory, the prison, a mart and various businesses. This does not only affect Castlerea. The service is needed not only for the town but also for surrounding areas. I live in County Galway but fire services go across borders in rural areas. Castlerea...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill [Seanad] 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I compliment former Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh on drafting this Bill. He is a business person who sees the torment of insurance claims at the moment. We should also mention Mr. Pat McDonagh, who has done a lot of work on insurance claims down through the years. I also compliment the Regional Group for bringing forward this motion. Do we want to solve this problem? There...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance if an explanation will be provided of the working document circulated by the EU Commission to the European Parliament of 27 May 2020 SWD(2020) 98 (details supplied) which identified the recovery needs of Europe; the final debt liabilities that Ireland will be accountable for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19255/20]