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Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There is also an amendment in our names.

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On a point of order, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has just pointed out that we will finish at 1.30 p.m. We have only managed to discuss one amendment and as we see when we drill down into the detail, there are many questions to be asked. My own amendment is the third. When we discussed at the Business Committee that there was limited time for this, I am pretty certain that a commitment was...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: If Deputy Howlin presses this amendment to a vote, as he may well do, then all the time will be gone. I would like a second opportunity to speak before that happens. I ask the Minister to contact the Whip to ask for extra time. Unless the Government comes in, which it should, to give us extra time as the Government Chief Whip promised, then I want to speak again on this amendment.

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is one more hour.

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I support Deputy Howlin's amendment. First, it is reasonable to say that this is rushed legislation where there is much detail that needs to be scrutinised and fully understood. I do not accept that, because the committees were not up and running, we could not have done that. We set up the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response specifically to deal with Covid-19 matters, and I see no...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Government has not extended the pandemic unemployment payment to April because it is going to cut it to the level that effectively makes it the same as the jobseeker’s allowance. It is cutting the income support payment for people who would like to return to work. The fact the numbers on the PUP have steadily come down in line with the restrictions affecting their particular...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: For arts, music and other entertainment performers, there is nothing or only tiny amounts out there for them. We need support, not cuts in the income supports for them or for the Debenhams workers who are coming here tonight and who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: These people do not need to be punished on 17 September; they need support. Do not cut their income supports, please.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We face a grim and depressing fact that while we might have hoped, when the Dáil broke up, that the situation with Covid-19 would incrementally improve, those hopes have been dashed and we are facing an ongoing battle with Covid-19 for the foreseeable future. That means the economic and employment impacts on vast numbers of workers, who have had their income and employment stolen by the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I must object for the same reasons as apply to the speaking arrangements. We will see a situation where many of the Opposition parties and groups will not get to speak until two or three hours into a debate. That is a devious and underhanded attempt by the Government to silence the Opposition. In response to the Minister I note that unless there is a guillotine, backbenchers have always...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I echo the point about section 13 in particular. There is a big concern that this gives powers way beyond what has been publicly discussed as the purpose of this Bill. The Bill potentially could be a Trojan Horse for other measures which would give rise to significant concern and controversy and could very seriously infringe on civil liberties. I have deep concerns about that. The debate...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Does the Minister think that protecting the health of Deputies is 50 times more important than protecting the health of children returning to school, teachers and parents? I ask this question because 50 times more public money is going into ensuring social distancing among Dáil Members than the Minister is putting into ensuring social distancing, funding safety in our schools and...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Review of the Reopening of Schools (Resumed) (2 Sep 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The phrase "where possible" is a get-out clause from public health guidance. We hear stories from everywhere. We already had massively overcrowded classrooms, massive underinvestment and a huge physical infrastructural deficit before Covid-19. The term in the guidelines that states things should be done "where possible" is not possible. We are putting pupils and, in particular, teachers...

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I respect you.

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We have business to do.

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is unbelievable.

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We are back to where we were-----

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A process without debate is not a democratic process.

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is not democratic.

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I cannot stand by while democracy is sabotaged. That is what is happening-----