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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Measures (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 129. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when legislation to remove child maintenance as household means for lone parent payments will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53473/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 288. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 29 November 2023, if, with regard to the difference in premiums between the new Forestry Programme and the previous programme, consideration has been given to raising premiums established under the previous programme to accommodate for factors such as inflation, and to support farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will seek a review of the closure of a service (details supplied) provided under local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54038/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on the native tree area scheme; if current approval and inspection processes mean that a farmer or forestry landowner could have a situation where they have planted on their land under the scheme which maybe later inspected by his Department and be rejected; if there is a process by which land can be inspected by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 178. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on a development (details supplied); the details of the proposed site; the timeline for the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54037/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 180. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a specialised critical paramedic post (details supplied) remains unfilled in an area; what plans are in place to fill this post; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54084/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 181. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a role (details supplied) has been filled by a person without the necessary critical skills required as per the HSE Risk Management Policy and Procedures 2023; who made the decision to staff in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54085/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Projects (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 211. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on works (details supplied), and the proposed opening of a temporary service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54039/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 432. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who have received the first payment under the sheep improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53315/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 444. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on sectoral representation on the board of the ICBF; if he will ensure there is representation of suckler beef farmers and marts on the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53681/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 445. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to providing farmers with assistance on the purchase of wood chippers, given new rules which prevent farmers from burning wood on their land and the slow decomposition of larger pieces of wood; if such a measure could be included under TAMS 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53682/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 446. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the TAMS 3 women farmer capital investment scheme; the number of successful applicants to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53683/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 447. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what timeframe is being considered for eligibility in relation to the draft proposal his Department is preparing regarding a solution for the group known as the forgotten farmers; if inclusion of the TAMs top-up for young farmers has been considered as part of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53701/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 451. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with pedigree cattle breeders following the announced changes to the beef index; if he is aware of the potential loss of income for breeders as a result of the ratings changes and the short timeframe for introduction; if consideration has been given to delaying the introduction or allowing a grace period...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (29 Nov 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 98. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on a proposal put to her Department (details supplied); if she will advise on engagement with organisations as part of discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (29 Nov 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on a case (details supplied); if she will advise on engagement with relevant organisations as part of discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52744/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 119. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on forestry premiums for the previous forestry programme; if he will advise on the difference in premiums under the new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 given it appears that existing premiums are not indexed and farmers and forestry owners are receiving a lower premium where they have planted under the previous...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 120. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if with regard to maps provided by his Department demonstrating the different ‘layers’ of consideration for afforestation under criteria for the Forestry Programme 2023-2027, if he will provide those maps as one combined map with all relevant layers to show a holistic overview of area available for afforestation under...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school secretaries have had their new pay backdated; if not, when this will happen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52271/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what progress has been made to improve pay and terms and conditions for school caretakers, similar to school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52272/23]