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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (27 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 183. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide incentives for the planting of alternative crops for the bio-economy to commence the process of adapting land use that will enable Ireland to meet its climate change targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41731/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Nursing Units (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 90. To ask the Minister for Health if the service being offered by a community nursing unit (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be reviewed in order to ensure that persons in the area will have long-term stay care in their own town in view of plans by the HSE to have them seek care in Nenagh or Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48572/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 105. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 in County Tipperary to be provided within the statutory timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48884/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 179. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW can provide the finance for the external night time lighting of Nenagh Castle in order that the recent investment at the historical site can benefit tourism in the town to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48786/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be a school bus service provided for the Curreeney, County Tipperary, area to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48742/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 267. To ask the Minister for Health if a private room will be provided in the accident and emergency department of South Tipperary General Hospital in which patients presenting with mental health issues can wait to be seen in the private consultation room (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48578/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 315. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects assessments of need under the Disability Act 2005 in County Tipperary to be provided within the statutory timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48883/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 417. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the completion and re-opening of the bridge at Ardfinnan, County Tipperary; the timeframe for the work to commence; the timeframe for full completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48722/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 418. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of a new bridge at Ballina, County Tipperary; the stage at which the project is at; when the project will be completed; if there is sufficient funding available for the project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48723/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 432. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a bypass for Thurles, County Tipperary; if the bypass is included in the Project Ireland 2040 plan; if TII expects that it will be constructed within the lifetime of the plan; if it is itemised within the plan; if the bypass for Thurles project has been included in material published by his Department or TII either in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 481. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the social welfare payment a person (details supplied) is receiving; the value of same; if the person's carer's allowance payment has ceased; if there is an application with her Department for disability or invalidity for the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48756/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Chairman for his statement. As a small country, there are very few things we can claim to be the best in the world at but we can justifiably claim to be the best in these two sports. We produce the best and can compete with, and beat, the best, which is a significant achievement for a country of our size. The chairman of HRI and the chief executive and chairman of Bord na gCon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: My understanding is that it is not able to get funding from Horse Sport Ireland. It is just an affiliated member and funding is not available for that reason. I appreciate the Minister's very detailed answer. It was helpful and I thank him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I appreciate that others want to contribute but I have one further question. The association's access to Tote betting is an issue. If it is to stage racing here, it will be an issue. Does legislation allow that access?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Pari-mutuel works well for the French-----

Supporting Children out of Emergency Accommodation and into Homes: Statements (21 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Homelessness is a national scandal scarring our streets. Having a secure roof over one's head is the cornerstone of a decent life. It is the basic starting point for every family, but has been denied to many. Unfortunately, children are bearing the brunt of this failure, which has been caused by Government policy. If we are to solve this problem, we must change the Government's mindset on...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I also want to raise the issue of community employment scheme supervisors. The Labour Court has made a recommendation. I want to know if the Government will accept and implement that recommendation.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Emergency department and hospital overcrowding does not have to be an accepted and inevitable reality. While it is a difficult problem to solve, it can be solved. It requires leadership from the Government and the HSE management, so that all HSE staff understand what direction the health service is going and what is the ultimate destination. It is said that a ship setting sail without a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a 30 hour a week home care package available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48057/19]

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I, too, welcome the visitors to the Public Gallery, as well as Senator Dolan, who has done tremendous work for people with disabilities during his time as an Oireachtas Member. The importance of personal assistance in the lives of people with disabilities cannot be overestimated and it is almost impossible for people to realise how difficult life can be for them. Fianna Fáil believes...