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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: With 14 fatal farm incidents to date this year, farm safety is a key priority and one of critical importance for the agriculture sector.  It should be remembered that it is the Health and Safety Authority that has responsibility for safety across all workplaces including on farms. My Department works closely with the HSA in the promotion of farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: In line with Government policy to maintain food supply chains throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, from the outset Government classified fishermen as essential workers and kept our fishery harbours open.  However, our fishermen have faced difficult market conditions over recent months with market access very difficult and prices for many species depressed.  We are now in a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provides for six years of payments to participating farmers for completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and improvement of its environmental sustainability.  The application under the 2019 programme year for the person named has recently been finalised and payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: It is my understanding that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has developed guidelines for civil service organisations (Working from Home during COVID-19 – Guidance for Civil Service Organisations), which is intended to assist civil service organisations as long as necessary to address the health and safety risks of COVID-19.  These guidelines issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The indicative budget for the TAMS II measures over the full course of the Rural Development Programme is €395m, which is spread over a suite of seven measures which are available under TAMS II. Tranche 17 of TAMS II closed for applications on 5 June 2020. The applications received under this tranche are currently being processed and applicants will be notified in due...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The information requested is set out in the table below. Herd Type 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 BEEF 1,664 1,568 1,838 1,990 1,802 DAIRY 7,021 8,964 8,580 9,186 8,813 OTHER 371 351 337 395 347 ...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The impacts of climate change are already evident for us all to see. In recent years, Ireland has witnessed heavier rainfall, stronger, more destructive storms and more flooding events than at any time previously. If we consider the impact of Covid-19 on our economy and our society in recent months, we need to multiply that when we consider the potential impacts of climate change on our...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: 147. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected net voted, gross voted and non-voted expenditure by Department for each month of 2020, in tabular form based on the revised estimates published in December 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10637/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: 657. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment. [9120/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Revised Estimate) (28 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: I will be sharing my time with other speakers. I will take roughly eight minutes-----

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Revised Estimate) (28 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: I leave that in your capable hands. We are all aware we are living in unprecedented times. Covid-19 has taken many lives and has left grieving families in its wake. Loved ones have been left isolated and funerals have been left unattended. The toll this crisis has taken throughout the country and throughout the world is incalculable. As I speak here today, there are still people...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is an obligation under the temporary wage subsidy scheme on employers to pay employees if the employees have returned to work as certain restrictions are lifted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7292/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 542. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a case of a person (details supplied); and when the person can expect an appointment with the neurosurgical department at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. [7433/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 551. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment with the audiology department at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [7496/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 142. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of each of the Covid-19 measures per week since they were introduced in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6088/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 520. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the guidance will be updated prior to 18 May 2020 when many businesses are set to reopen; if the guidance is legally enforceable; if not, if it takes the form of recommendations; the protections being proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 584. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date from the Health and Safety Authority or the National Standards Authority of Ireland in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the guidance will be updated prior to 18 May 2020 when many businesses are set to reopen; if the guidance is legally...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 585. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the Health and Safety Authority or the National Standards Authority of Ireland will be conducting reviews, inspections or certifications for businesses reopening once certain Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted; the legal protections there will be for both employees and customers if recommendations from the HSA and the NSAI are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 586. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if primary legislation will be required to place Covid-19 guidance from the HSA and the NSAI on a legal footing; if the recommendations as published are legally enforceable for employers that fail to comply with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6092/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (20 May 2020)

Barry Cowen: 587. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse an employee has if they are of the view that Covid-19 workplace guidance is not being adhered to by the employer or in cases in which they view their health is being compromised by the working conditions in place; her views on whether it is appropriate in such a case for an employer to take enforcement action against...