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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): National Economic and Social Council (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: As has already been alluded to, NESC produced a paper in June on the implications of Covid-19 for housing and it was unequivocal in saying that the eviction and the rent increase ban should be extended. It was very clear from the commentary in that report that it did not mean for ten days. It correctly pointed out, as part of its argument, that the huge numbers of people who have suffered...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: According to the section on health in the programme for Government, the Government's priority is to protect public health by following public health advice. On the day that another front-line health worker has tragically lost his life as a result of Covid-19, does the Taoiseach really believe it is a good time to start abandoning adherence to public health advice of the National Public...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is confusing and clearly not in line with the public health advice being issued by NPHET on foreign travel. How does the Taoiseach explain that?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister is slightly dodging the question because the reports are that the TWSS is going to be tapered, that is, reduced - I love these euphemisms - and that the pandemic payment is going to be cut. That is going to hit disproportionately the musicians, performers and live entertainment and events sectors. That payment should be turned into a minimum income above and beyond which people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 15. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the additional funding she has requested in the July stimulus; the way in which she plans to allocate the stimulus to support those working in music, live entertainment and the events sector to sustain performers, crew and event organisers who are unable to recommence work or who will see the work and income available to them...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Our arts, music, live entertainment and events sector is facing an absolutely dire crisis as a result of Covid-19. Our artists, performers and skilled crew see no roadmap to recovery and have seen their incomes absolutely devastated. What has the Minister asked of her Government colleagues in the July stimulus to respond to the crisis being faced by arts, music, live entertainment and events?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I certainly hope that is true. The arts, music, live entertainment and events sector will be watching closely to see if it is true. While I welcome the fact that an additional €25 million was given in response to campaigning by the National Campaign for the Arts and the Minister alludes to some supports for small businesses in the events sector, some of the signs are not very good....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of trainees in the live action film sector who qualified and were accredited as a result of such training; the categories; the number of trainees who are now employees of film production companies in receipt of public funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17395/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 33. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Film Industry Stakeholder Forum will be convened which was recommended in 2018 by the Joint Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to address disputes and issues in the industry (details supplied); if it will be ensured that all relevant stakeholders, particularly employers in receipt of public funding or tax...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 104. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a complete report will be provided on plans to increase biodiversity nationwide over the next 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16086/20]

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: People Before Profit fully supports the objective of the Bill, which is to try to protect and support employment in the SME sector. We are fully aware that small businesses are responsible for more than 1 million jobs. It is absolutely right that the Government takes the necessary measures to protect and sustain the jobs in that sector. While supporting the objective, we have a number of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: They should not control the health service.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: If there is time, would the Taoiseach come back on my question?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will give him a bit.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: My point, arising from what happened with Covid-19 in the nursing homes sector and from the Caritas and St. Mary's situation, is that we have a completely fragmented nursing home care sector. Some of it is good and some of it is not so good, but we are in control of hardly any of it. The nuns in this case seem to have turned into property magnates and to have lost any interest in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 5. To ask the Taoiseach the timeline for the implementation of the programme for Government. [16789/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: On one level, the programme for Government contains everything. It is motherhood and apple pie. Some of us have criticised it because, when one looks at the detail, it is vague and aspirational and does not make tangible commitments in the key areas in which people demanded change at the general election. That is where my question is focused. For example, the section entitled "An...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach mentioned the discussions in Europe about the need for a stimulus and the package that has just been agreed. I referred to something earlier which I find quite shocking. It beggars belief, to be honest. The EU4Health programme was a €9.4 billion programme to create strategic medical stockpiles and a pan-EU medical response force, strengthen public health systems,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The frugal four, or is it five now, should be more aptly described as the austerity hawks. "Frugal four" is just too nice for the attitude these people seem to be taking. I am absolutely stunned that one of the victims of this negotiation should be an eightfold reduction in a health scheme to respond to Covid. The EU4Health programme and the details of it are set out on the EU's website....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Jul 2020)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions he has had with other heads of government since he assumed his position. [16788/20]