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Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: The Taoiseach needs to wise up.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: Does the Taoiseach want to talk about a single act that took place, or the future?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: The Taoiseach has spent two minutes talking about the past. I am asking him to talk about the future.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: That is pathetic.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: I asked the Taoiseach about the future.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if the shared island unit in his Department will conduct an economic appraisal to ascertain the benefits and challenges that a united Ireland will present. [42652/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: It appears from the Taoiseach's response that the shared island unit will discuss everything relating to cross-Border issues apart from the potential to undo the Border itself. Does the Taoiseach accept that the Good Friday Agreement sets out the peaceful democratic route to reunify our country? It clearly sets out a mechanism. Those of us who want to see Irish unity need to convince...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (16 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: I thank Deputy McDonald for raising the case of Shane O'Farrell and I reinforce her message to the Taoiseach. On several occasions, the Taoiseach met Shane's parents, Lucia and Jim, who are among the most inspirational people one could meet. They are now facing their tenth Christmas without their beloved son, Shane. As Deputy McDonald said, they have been seeking justice for Shane and for...

Homeless Prevention Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: Tá sé anseo i gcomhair Topical Issues.

Homeless Prevention Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: Homelessness is something that happens. People find themselves in homelessness. However, when there is mass homelessness, as evident in the figures that were cited in the House tonight, there is a systemic problem. There is a variety of reasons for homelessness, and people recognise that, but some things done by the Government make it more likely that homelessness will occur and that...

Homeless Prevention Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: No, I am sharing time with Deputy Ó Broin.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Funding (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the capital projects his Department will fund in County Monaghan over the years 2020 to 2025. [43175/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Colleges (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding allocated to Monaghan Institute in 2020; and the proposed allocation in 2021. [43174/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 146. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will commission an independent report incorporating international industry expertise to examine the technical feasibility and cost of undergrounding the north south interconnector in line with the resolution of Dáil Éireann of 16 February 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43268/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 290. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the NPWS would continue to make use of a predator control contractor if its attention was drawn to the fact that the contractor accessed private land without permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43486/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 337. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the efforts made to ensure that issues pertaining to site acquisition to facilitate the new building for a school (details supplied) are resolved; the expected date for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43269/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 346. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the needs of the pupils who currently attend a unit at a school (details supplied) considering the plans to close this unit in 2021; if she will examine the feasibility to keep this unit open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43487/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 403. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the reason Tusla has not provided payment to a person (details supplied) will be investigated; if the payment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43267/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 470. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the European Court of Justice decision that CBD is not a narcotic under EU law; the impact this will have for hemp cultivation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43264/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Fur Farming (15 Dec 2020)

Matt Carthy: 625. To ask the Minister for Health his position on the continued farming of mink in Ireland with regard to the demonstrated decreased susceptibility to antibodies of a strain of Covid-19 in persons previously infected as cited by the Chief Medical Officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43484/20]