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Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Andrews is also a Sinn Féin Deputy. He was one of the three Deputies who put questions.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before other Members come in, I would like to make a point. Deputy Duncan Smith was correct in noting that a number of areas of the Minister's responsibility are up for discussion. It was decided that we would focus on the arts this evening.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister will not be able to answer any of them because her time is up.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am sorry but the Minister's time is up. It is up to the Deputies. I am concerned about communication. Obviously it was not communicated to Deputies that the focus this evening was on the arts.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: No harm has been done by anybody, but the focus was meant to be on the arts. I assume people in the arts community are watching to see what Members have to say about the arts.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: With the greatest respect, Deputies have Whips who attend these meetings. It is their job-----

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is nothing unprecedented at all about Whips reporting back their parties on what business is to be transacted. In fact it is unprecedented that they would not tell their colleagues what they are supposed to be dealing with.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy's point is made. We did agree to focus on the arts. The subject matter raised by Deputy Cahill falls within the Minister's remit but it is not for discussion tonight.

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will give the Deputy some additional time.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister wants to answer the questions. The time is available for her to answer the questions.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I cannot instruct the Minister not to answer. She wishes to answer.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It will, of course, because there is only 15 minutes allocated.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Quinlivan.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If we go to the Minister for an answer now we will not be able to let in Deputy Cullinane.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does Deputy Cullinane have a question?

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes, if the Minister can.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Can we hear the Minister now, please? The Deputy has asked the questions and we will hear the answers.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Please.

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are using up time.

Covid-19 (Health) - Statements (14 May 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Thomas Pringle is sharing time with Deputy Michael McNamara.