Results 181-200 of 9,400 for speaker:Matt Carthy

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Matt Carthy: 987. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide for a financial support package to a cohort of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7932/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (27 May 2020)

Matt Carthy: 988. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when arrears payments relating to the pandemic unemployment payment will be made to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7933/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Control (27 May 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1083. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consultation between her Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Services prior to the decision to rescind the derogation on wood pigeon shooting during the summer months, considering the potential impact that this move could have on tillage farming and food supplies; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Control (27 May 2020)

Matt Carthy: 1103. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the derogation to shoot wood pigeons during the summer months was rescinded; if the scientific evidence that led to the decision will be published; if she will reinstate the derogation pending a full public consultation on this move; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7926/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: We will talk about that another time, a Chathaoirligh. I thank the witnesses for their contributions today and for their frank responses so far. Could any of the witnesses give an indication as to how many Covid-19 cases have been treated in private hospitals since the deal was negotiated and agreed?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: Is that view shared by the IMO or does anyone in the committee room have additional information?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: We have been paying €115 million per month for the use of private hospitals during this period. The corresponding figure we were given for the deal that was done with private hospitals by the NHS in Britain is €82.5 million. I accept there will always be distinctions between different healthcare systems but according to the figures I have – I am open to contradiction...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: Does Mr. Varley see any reason we would be paying over three times the amount?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: Mr. Irvine is welcome.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: Two questions flow from that. Clearly, the understanding we have from media reports of the Government's intentions is that it is moving towards that model. Is there any particular advice that we need to give? Either set of speakers are welcome to answer my question. Was the Government in a poor negotiating position for the original deal considering it had essentially announced the deal...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: I agree with all of that. Issues were raised at the end of the last round of questions. What level of investment is required for IT systems? Are there particular areas of practice where the IT systems are frustrating the provision of a healthcare system within the public system? I noted the comments and very strong focus that was put on the salaries for consultants. Does the IMO have...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: Could we ask the IMO to prepare us a paper on that? That would be very useful.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts he has made with the EU and or UK Government officials regarding the ongoing post-Brexit trade talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9193/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Company Closures (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts he or his officials had with or in respect of a company (details supplied) prior to or since the announced closure of the business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance the period for which a quotation from an insurance company should stand prior to being withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9192/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when guidelines will be provided for the reopening of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9190/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 374. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is appropriate for haulage companies to charge for the release of vehicles that have been impounded after accidents on request of gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9199/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 375. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount paid to private operators in respect of the housing of persons seeking international protection in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and in each month of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9200/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 376. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons seeking international protection who are housed in emergency accommodation in County Monaghan; the number of settings concerned; the location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9201/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (3 Jun 2020)

Matt Carthy: 377. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the capacity of emergency accommodation for asylum seekers in County Monaghan; the details of new emergency accommodation capacity being examined in the county; if he will consult with local communities, the local authority and other statutory agencies prior to finalising an agreement in this regard; and...