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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Qualifications (16 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 912. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason training has not been provided to childcare professionals prior to the introduction of the redeveloped regime (details supplied); the reason inspections under the quality regulatory framework commenced prior to that training being provided; when the training will be provided to childcare professionals; the person or body...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 913. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an analysis has been carried out of the financial burden Covid-19 infection controls such as social distancing, reduced capacity and other measures will have on childcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11337/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (16 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 914. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to make changes to the ECCE capitation rate for childcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11338/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (16 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 915. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 1124 of 20 May 2020, if the minutes of all meetings held by the advisory group tasked with overseeing the phased reopening of childcare services will be published; if same can be made available following each session of the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11339/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (16 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 916. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the grant supports or other assistance that will be made available to a new childcare facility that plans to open in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11340/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways (16 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1104. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the restoration of the Ulster Canal; when she expects the project to fully reach completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11343/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: I thank Dr. Nabarro for his contribution here this morning and for joining us. Reference was made to nursing homes and Dr. Nabarro mentioned the fact that quite a number of states have a high percentage of fatalities that occurred within nursing homes and the figures ranged from the early 20% to the situation in Ireland. Has he ascertained anything specific that those states with a lower...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: Dr. Nabarro mentioned the situation regarding some workplace settings and referenced meat and fish packing plants and plants of that nature. Is there any advice that he would give to governments with regard to meat factories or plants that would help address the issues that seem to come from such settings? I ask as there is evidence that suggests clusters within the communities located...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: There is an ongoing debate in this country and I do not know whether Dr. Nabarro is aware of it. To contextualise it, in essence our strategy is to suppress the virus and some have argued that because we are part of an island nation it is possible for countries such as ours, New Zealand, Greece and other island nations to eliminate the virus. Does Dr. Nabarro think a strategy of suppressing...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: I have one more question in my limited time, if I may. We are coming out of lockdown and easing restrictions, as Dr. Nabarro will have noticed. There are fears, particularly with regard to whether, if there were ever a need to reignite the control or lockdown measures, the same level of public support or buy-in to this type of scenario would be there. What are the particular warning signs...

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

Matt Carthy: I am sharing time with Deputies Stanley and Ruairí Ó Murchú. There are fundamental problems that affect the narrative on agriculture, climate change and the transition we all know needs to happen. The fundamental problems lie in the analysis to the effect that, first, farmers are considered enemies of the process of delivering on our climate change obligations and, second, all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects a return of regular passport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has commenced consultation with principals, teachers, parents, students, SNAs and other stakeholders regarding the reopening of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10164/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when refunds will be issued in respect of school bus fees paid for the period of school closures as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10165/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if special arrangements will be made for sixth class students to return to their primary schools for a period before they commence secondary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10166/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 234. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has been in negotiations with a private company regarding the supply of direct provision or emergency accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; if so, if consultation will take place with the local community and representatives of asylum seekers with respect to the suitability of a proposed centre...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 235. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure the reopening of Emyvale Garda station, County Monaghan following a previous fire at the site; the time frame for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 270. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when guidance will be issued to hairdressers and barbers regarding the steps they will need to take in order to get their businesses ready for reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9695/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 271. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when guidance will be issued to beauty salons regarding the steps they will need to take in order to get their business ready for reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9696/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections (9 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 293. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of HSA inspections that have taken place at meat factories up to and including 5 June 2020; if the inspections were unannounced;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10163/20]