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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Post-EU Council Meeting of Agriculture and Fisheries: Discussion (29 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: This is due to the fact that we already have an element of EU regulation in those countries for the products coming in at present. The Minister said that an election might come up in Brazil. There may be other obstacles in the way. Are we looking at six months or a year before we see a conclusion to this?

Services for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: I compliment Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and others who have been so instrumental in bringing this motion to the House. We are discussing the rights of persons with disabilities but I prefer to call them people with different abilities. This is very much what this debate is about. These are people who, unfortunately, have hit different crises in their lives and they find the...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: I refer to the farm payment schemes. The green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, is the one we have been talking about for the past 12 months. Quite a number of farmers are still waiting to get their payments. I am also looking at the sheep welfare scheme which was successful to an extent. Are there any plans to broaden that out and make any increase? The sheep sector has a lot...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: Would that not suggest there is space to at least front-load a higher payment to, say, the first 50 ewes? I know the Minister has to put some additional actions in place to do that but if there is space to do that, could that not be examined?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: The Minister just said there was not a full take-up of the scheme.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority's ability to properly monitor large fishing vessels, commonly known as super-trawlers, is a bone of contention with many in the small fishing industry in coastal areas. The authority's personnel are not able to board those vessels. It is a serious issue as the smaller vessels seem to get all the attention while the bigger ships, which can do multiples...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: I will comment on the same point. I am very conscious that particularly around the west coast there are many small piers and harbours that need much work. They depend on getting bits of grants. Every year there are applications and many of them cannot get anything in the queue. In fairness, some extra resources are needed.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: If the Deputy has an interest in a pier, he must ensure the local authority responsible for it will put it at the top of its list. If it is at the top, it gets funded. If there are 20 on the list, we cannot fund 20 in a year. We take the top priorities. If the Deputy has a particular interest in a pier, he should ensure the local authority shares the high level of interest. We will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 427. To ask the Minister for Health the progress which has been made towards the construction of the south Donegal community hospital project, Ballyshannon; when a contractor will be appointed; and when work will commence on this project. [14065/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 428. To ask the Minister for Health the amount which has been allocated in 2018 for the construction of the new mental health unit at Sligo University Hospital. [14066/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 429. To ask the Minister for Health the amount which has been allocated in 2018 towards the redevelopment of the surgical ward block at Sligo University Hospital. [14067/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 430. To ask the Minister for Health the progress which has been made towards the provision of a catheterisation laboratory at Sligo University Hospital. [14068/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 478. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the results of the mid-term review of the forestry programme 2014-2020 promised at the end of 2017 will be published; if no forestry financial approvals are taking place pending its publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14064/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 622. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he plans to publish the review of the local authority tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13739/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (27 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 623. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authority tenants in receipt of social welfare payment and who may have savings will be allowed the opportunity to purchase their home under the local authority tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13740/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 109. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the podiatrist and chiropodist service in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13243/18]

Business Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: I welcome Fianna Fáil's motion. Insurance is something that affects everyone in the State, especially people with small businesses. I read through the Minister's speech and while it is strong on rhetoric on what the Government is trying to do, it does not go to the core of the problem and address the issues. The problems we have in the insurance sector are a symptom of the broken...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: As Members are aware, we are debating whether it is appropriate to retain the eighth amendment in the Constitution or, as outlined by the previous speaker, to replace it with a phrase suggesting that this matter be legislated for by the Oireachtas. There has been considerable debate about family, children, mothers, etc. The natural instinct of all of us is to protect life and care for...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: We will share our time. I apologise, it is Deputy Catherine Martin. I was not sure.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Martin Kenny: 475. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the podiatrist and chiropodist service in south County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12066/18]