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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 178. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a matter will be clarified (details supplied) regarding the collection of social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17767/20]

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: 25. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider measures such as a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector to 5% and the inclusion of seasonal workers in the temporary wage subsidy scheme until at least April 2021. [15750/20]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Last week I raised the issue of patients using private hospitals who are being charged fees for Covid-19 testing. I also told the Taoiseach about a constituent of mine whose daughter is getting chemotherapy and has to pay €250 per session. The Taoiseach gave a commitment that himself and the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, would look into the situation. He used a very strong word...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I would love to see the Minister, Deputy Cowen, come before the Dáil but, in fairness, he has served his punishment and there is an investigation going on at the moment. He should be given an opportunity to clear his name outside here and then he should come before the House. I would appreciate it if the Minister were to give a commitment to the Taoiseach that he will come before the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Only for the fact I am a pioneer I would buy you a drink. I thank the Taoiseach because he realises that special needs assistants do a fantastic job. It is important that their opinions and concerns are given expression. The people of County Louth, especially the Carlingford area, are concerned about what is happening at the moment. We see so many motor homes...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Last week, the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response met representatives from the Irish Primary Principals' Network and the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals with regard to education provision in September. I have been contacted by a large number of special needs assistants, SNAs, who have expressed their deep disappointment and despair that they were...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (14 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 44. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to deal with a no-deal Brexit; if businesses along the Border will be supported by measures that will lessen the impact of a no-deal Brexit; and the measures he is considering to help businesses through a no-deal Brexit (details supplied). [15749/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (14 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1025. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that many dentists are refusing to see medical card holders and are only providing treatment to private patients, which is leaving the most financially venerable constituents without vital dental care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14850/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Patients using private hospitals are now facing a fee for Covid-19 testing before they go for a procedure. These are the hospitals that got millions of euro in taxpayers' money during the pandemic. I got a telephone call this morning from a constituent whose daughter has cancer and has to go to one of these hospitals regularly. She has been told that at every visit, whether for a check-up...

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

Peter Fitzpatrick: Coming from a Border town, Dundalk, I know the devastating effects that Brexit will have if we do not put in place the necessary measures to deal with it. There are many unanswered questions and a lack of information available to businesses. Will there be a hard border? Will there be customs checks on the Border? What will be the situation with tariffs? How will workers travel from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 746. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Navan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14125/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: No. I am taking the full ten minutes.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to take part in this debate. I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives due to Covid over the past week. I also offer my best wishes to those who continue to fight this terrible disease, be they in hospital or isolating at home. It is clear that we are winning this battle, but we must not become complacent....

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais: Tairiscint - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (27 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am sharing time with Deputy Tóibín. I wish the incoming Government the very best of luck in what will be a very challenging time for our country over the coming years. The programme for Government is ambitious, and while I do not agree with everything in it, I will support it as long as it means our country is on the road to recovery. In recent Dáil terms, my constituency...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have passed away in the last week due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I again give my full support to all the front-line heroes who are keeping us safe during this most critical time. I am particularly pleased to note that there have been no new cases in my constituency of Louth since last Friday which is a testament to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 510. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an urgent medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10731/20]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am pleased to take part in today's debate and I acknowledge the comments made by the contributors so far. I take this opportunity to pass on my condolences to family and friends of those who died as a result of Covid-19 in the past week. I also want to pass on my sincere thanks to all those front-line workers who continue to perform heroically in the fight against this disease. As can be...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As the country now enters phase two of the lockdown I once more pay tribute to the many heroes working on the front line, helping to keep us all safe during this period. I also offer my condolences to the family and friends of those who passed away in the last week as a result of this horrible disease. The people of Ireland are putting in a truly great effort in keeping this virus at bay. ...

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: For a long time, constituents in Louth and, I am sure, every county in Ireland have encountered this problem of local needs. For the past number of years, I have been challenging the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and the Minister of State, Deputy English. In the past two or three years, they keep telling me it is the European court and this and that will be sorted out. People who live in...

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Louth has probably the two biggest towns in Ireland, Dundalk and Drogheda. There are also big towns such as Ardee and Carlingford. I go through these towns on a daily basis and the amount of houses that are boarded up is an absolute disgrace. Every time I approach the county manager or the housing manager, they tell me that the Government will not give them money. I would appreciate it if...