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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Meals Programme (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...quality, and the portion size of the meals provided were favourable. Changing children’s attitudes towards healthier eating was also a common theme across principals’ responses. Most principals indicated that the programme improved physical health, attendance and performance. These findings are consistent with the pilot project report, published by my Department in March...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...I published for consultation last year was to provide additional support to those most in need by increasing payments for those people with most profound challenges. However the feedback I received through this consultation process indicates that there are significant concerns about the proposals as set out and, in particular, as to whether it was appropriate to reform the system of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (25 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this answer

Charlie McConalogue: I am delighted that the application for a PGI for boxty has been submitted. Geographical Indications identify a product whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are linked to its geographical origin. Boxty is a traditional locally produced dish which is a great use of potatoes which have long been a staple of the Irish diet. It is deeply rooted in our heritage and I am eager to see...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I was delighted that Irish Grass Fed Beef was registered as an all-island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in December 2023. This means that producers and processors from across the island of Ireland whose products have been officially verified as meeting the product specification will be eligible to market their Irish Grass Fed Beef products bearing the PGI symbol. Only the best food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...from agriculture decreased by 1.2% in 2022, driven principally by a 14% reduction in the use of synthetic fertilisers. While the inventory figures for 2023 have not yet been finalised, the indications are that there will be a further decrease. The Climate Action Plan includes a range of measures to reduce emissions from agriculture. These include reductions in the use of chemical...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Extreme weather events have become more common in recent years and the weather we have experienced since last July is a further indication of the effects of climate change. Modelling for future climate has predicted that these extreme events will continue, particularly with respect to extreme rainfall events in winter and periods of drought in summer. Adaptation to Climate Change in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance to indicate the correct tax-free allowances in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18705/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (25 Apr 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: ...for flat complexes within Dublin City Council's jurisdiction, in tabular form; the current stage of progress for these projects, including the movement of tenants out of their accommodation; to indicate any delays encountered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18528/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months. The evidence submitted in support of the application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 13 December 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to indicate in the case of a person (details supplied) whether she can update and upgrade their residency status to stamp 4 given that they are both legally employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18696/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (25 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...) and all other applicable legislation, in advance of a final decision being made. These cases are amongst many to be considered at present and, as such, it is not possible to provide a specific indication as to when the cases will be finalised. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...income streams for landowners and brings benefits to rural economies. Any restoration measures that landowners choose to participate in will be incentivised and resourced. The commission has indicated that any restoration measures will not negatively impact any existing CAP commitment, or any other scheme or incentive delivered by my Department. At National level, The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Teagasc and the Central Statistics Office (CSO), on an ongoing basis. This includes monitoring agricultural input and output prices. The CSO publish monthly Agricultural Output and Input Price Indices. These indices monitor trends in prices paid to farmers for their produce and prices paid by farmers for purchases of goods and services. While the input price index remained elevated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the needs of the fisheries sector. Along with regularly meeting representatives of the sector, holding formal consultations and attending public forums, we monitor developments in key economic indicators. I recently met with representatives of the inshore fishing sector to discuss the challenges being experienced presently and to hear their concerns and priorities. I established the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...on farms and the wider agri-food sector, in collaboration with Teagasc and the Central Statistics Office (CSO), on an ongoing basis. The CSO publish monthly Agricultural Output and Input Price Indices. These indices monitor trends in prices paid to farmers for their produce and in prices paid by farmers for purchases of goods and services. Fertiliser prices have stabilised at an index...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (25 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which imported dairy products appear to be replacing Irish dairy items in shops and supermarkets; whether this is indicative of a phasing out of the dairy sector in this country, which would have a disastrous effect on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18729/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (25 Apr 2024)

Mary Butler: ...appropriate. It is anticipated that these interventions will have an impact on unnecessary transfers from nursing homes to acute hospitals. Furthermore, it is noted that the CEO of the HSE has indicated his intention for primary care services that are available to people living in their own home to be equally available to people living in nursing homes, both public and private. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: ...patches Fental Matrix Transdermal patches Matrifen Transdermal patches Fentadur Transdermal patches Butrans Transdermal patches Versatis plasters (subject to a managed access system, indicated for post-herpetic neuralgia) Patients prescribed Versatis plasters are reviewed by the Medicines Management Programme (MMP) for reimbursement approval, on foot of an application by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Work Supports (25 Apr 2024)

Gino Kenny: ...how the Youthreach programme functions above the 166 days for students, given the reduction in staff who are employed as pro-rata teachers/resource persons; the percentage breakdown, by centre to indicate the way staffing levels change during this time (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18532/24]

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Pat Casey: ...need. However, that just seems to be ignored at council level and it is something we need to focus on. The guidelines have not changed since 2005. Maybe we would be better off not changing them from the indications I have seem about what is coming down the line. We might be better off sticking with what we have.