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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: What percentage does the ESRI consider a large increase? I would like to get a sense of what we are talking about.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Okay.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: To move to a slightly different area, in July last year the ESRI published its study on the environmental and economic impacts of Covid-19 on the Irish economy. From an environmental perspective, some of the findings were interesting. One of the main findings was that the results implied that: "[A]lthough lower energy prices will boost energy demand, the impacts of decreased energy demand...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I do not know if the ESRI has knowledge of whether there is a complication in terms of estimating the reduction in domestic emissions, as opposed to business or industry-led emissions.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Deputy Boyd Barrett is out of time, but I suspect we will have time for another round.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: We have time for a second round so I ask members to indicate if they wish to speak by raising the hand function on their screens. I will try to keep them to four minutes for each question. Deputy Boyd Barrett is quick off the mark.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I might come in with a quick question myself in four minutes. We will have time for the Deputy. I want to go back to the issue of recovery. In the next 12 to 14 months, this committee in particular will try to get to grips with a very febrile situation when it comes to macroeconomic forecasting. What do the witnesses think the outlook is for SMEs, particularly domestic SMEs, in terms of...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: We are now at the end of our session. It was a very interesting conversation. I thank Dr. McQuinn and Dr. Doorley for their attendance today, the immense amount of information they imparted and their assistance to the committee. It is to be hoped we will talk again soon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Nothing About Us Without Us - Achieving Equal Rights and Equity for Women with Disabilities: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank everyone for their time today. I will speak quickly so that they have as much time as possibly afterwards. I echo everyone's calls about making this conversation and the work of the committee as inclusive as possible and that it would reflect not only the voices of disabled women or women with disability, but also the diverse community within that, Mincéirí, those in...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. The Green Party agrees with the principle of active land management, of utilising under-used sites and identifying private lands that could be of benefit to projects for renewal of particular areas or consolidation of public lands with off-cut lands or lands of that type. The core principle of the Land Development Agency, LDA,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (4 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 195. To ask the Minister for Health if the costs of antigen tests are covered by the temporary assistance scheme for nursing homes; the supports in place to help cover the costs of antigen tests in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12231/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (4 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 196. To ask the Minister for Health if the costs of antigen tests are covered by the temporary assistance scheme for nursing homes; the supports in place to help cover the costs of antigen tests in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12232/21]

Banking Sector: Statements (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I join a surprising amount of my colleagues tonight in asking that we would once again consider public banking. I am very aware that we have had this discussion previously. I accept the Minister's points about the ISIF and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland but, as we have heard tonight, the Ulster Bank and Bank of Ireland announcements will come as a particular blow to SMEs that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 245. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the year the lands at a site (details supplied) were acquired by the State; the year the archaeological dig finished on the site; the annual rent being paid by the current occupiers of the lands; his plans for the future use of the lands; the current stage of planning; and the anticipated year of completion. [11728/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Reviews (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 246. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to revise the Phoenix Park by-laws that currently ban the use of charabancs and omnibuses; if so, the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11729/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 635. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of his plans to develop a long-term sustainable funding model for higher level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11419/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 636. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that educational opportunities remain and are made more accessible to everyone particularly the most vulnerable in society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11420/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 682. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the education programmes members of An Garda Síochána, especially members of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau, undertake to understand the specific practical requirements on and legal rights of cyclists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11634/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 699. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the main initiatives undertaken by her Department since 27 June 2020 to tackle sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12018/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 755. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider prioritising those who are immunosuppressed, those who are transplant recipients and those who are classified as high risk and vulnerable on the vaccine priority list. [11126/21]