Results 19,561-19,580 of 27,613 for speaker:Heather Humphreys
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I extend my sympathies to the workers in National Pen who have lost their jobs. I appreciate fully how difficult the situation is for those involved and their families. Please be assured that Government supports are in place to help them through this time. I am especially aware also that at a time when mobility is restricted, employees do not have the same easy access to their support...
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising all of those issues. In terms of town planning, I certainly would encourage a partnership approach to town development. I agree with much of what the Deputy said regarding the need to create more activity in our town centres. The face of shopping is changing and, after the Covid-19 crisis has passed, I think we will find that more and more people are shopping...
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: The restart fund will be open next week. I know businesses that are anxious to open will want to access that fund as quickly as possible. It must get approval from the Government but I am satisfied that businesses will welcome this fund because I understand that they have overhanging costs from the shutdown. It will give them that leg up and the encouragement some of them might need to get...
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: The HSA has a number of inspectors.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I do not have the exact number to hand but it will have the necessary resources to carry out inspections and it has the necessary powers. The protocol that has been developed is very much about employers and employees working together in order that the right safety measures are put in place to give both staff and employers the confidence to go back to work. In fairness to a lot of employers...
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: As I said to the Deputy, the restart grant is being brought in a memorandum to the Cabinet tomorrow. I will not be making any announcements on that grant until I get agreement of the Government.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: In terms of the microfinance loan, that is available, with up to €50,000 interest free for the first six months and repayment free.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: The credit guarantee scheme is a new scheme. We have not set the interest rate on that yet. That is subject to further negotiations with the bank.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I am happy to answer them now.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: The Deputy cannot have it both ways.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: Yes.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising those issues. It is recognised that the HSA will need additional resources to oversee compliance with the Covid-19 Return to Work Safely Protocol. It is also recognised that relevant officers of other Departments and agencies, together with the Health and Safety Authority, will need to oversee compliance. The necessary resources will certainly be made...
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I am happy to do so. I will respond in the House today. We responded at length last week and-----
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: If I get the opportunity, I will respond now.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: May I answer now?
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: The Deputy either wants the answers or she does not want them.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I will not put them in writing. I have come to the House to answer questions-----
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: -----but I am not being given the chance to do so.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I will answer the questions.
- Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)
Heather Humphreys: I will answer the questions. The Department spent an extensive amount of time on this. On the last day I was in the House I answered the questions comprehensively. I do not have the resources to put together all the answers. I will answer the Deputy's questions now.