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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps is he taking to ensure sufficient supports are put in place to assist farmers who risk another fodder shortage due to the extreme hot weather. [32066/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: We have come out of one of the worst winters we have experienced in a long time and we are now in a drought, the worst since 1976. In a year when we wanted serious grass and crop growth the first crops are being used to supplement animals. The tillage sector has said spring barley will be an absolute disaster, with very low yields and the prospect of very little straw being available. We...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: While I welcome the role of Teagasc and its advice, the reality is that we are facing an unprecedented crisis and some practical measures must be taken in order to optimise grass growth and the availability of fodder for next winter. First, I suggest that the closing date for the spreading of chemical fertiliser be extended by two weeks. Rain will come at some stage and we must exploit the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 17. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the rules of TAMS will be adjusted to include underpasses in view of the fact that it is a health and safety issue for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30312/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 27. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a subsidy for a high-fibre concentrate feed will be introduced to mitigate the guaranteed fodder shortage in winter 2018 following the unprecedented warm weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31066/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 562. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the planting targets per hectare for categories (details supplied) in 2017 and 2018 for the Forestry Programme 2014-2020; the actual number of hectares planted in 2017 and to date in 2018 for these categories; and the number of hectares planted out of each annual target set on a percentage basis in tabular form. [31973/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 563. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated and expended, respectively on forestry schemes in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form. [31974/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 564. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the planting targets in hectares in each of the years 2010 to 2018, in tabular form; the number of hectares planted in each year and to date in 2018; the number of hectares planted out of each annual target set on a percentage basis; and the targets for 2019 and 2020. [31975/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 565. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the hen harrier scheme by county; the number of approved applications; and the number of farmers that have withdrawn from the scheme. [31976/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 566. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on proposals by a farming organisation (details supplied). [31978/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (12 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 768. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the threat response plan for hen harrier areas will be completed; and her views on permitting afforestation in hen harrier areas. [31977/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 361. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address issues regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31337/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (10 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) will be allowed to travel in transport provided for their sibling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30790/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the requirements there are by way of cash assets persons must bring with them in the case of a Syrian citizen who is applying for entry to live with an Irish born spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30709/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (10 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Circuit Family Court, which was due to sit in Clonmel, County Tipperary, from 3 to 6 July 2018, inclusive, had no judge available, which resulted in the cases due to heard adjourned until October 2018 with resulting damage to children and families due to the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 545. To ask the Minister for Health if the benefits of acupuncture in the management of mental health will be investigated with an organisation (details supplied); the way in which the organisation's members can be incorporated with the HSE as an additional method in the management of mental health nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30327/18]

Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: I am glad to speak on this. As Deputy Danny Healy-Rae said, this subject has raised its head since I first entered this House two and a half years ago. In our constituency, the number of people who come to us to try to acquire a house is frightening in the extreme. The public are cynical about politics and about us as politicians. As parliamentarians, it is our job to work to grow the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (5 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 227. To ask the Minister for Health if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) on its concerns regarding the length of the process whereby drugs are brought to the market and multiple sclerosis sufferers can access them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29804/18]

Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: I commend Deputy Wallace for bringing forward this Bill, which can be another cog in the wheel with regard to trying to solve the housing crisis. The housing crisis has many facets and many issues that are blocking potential solutions. Increasing the supply of housing in the market will ultimately be the long-term and effective solution. Strengthening the vacant site levy system is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Jackie Cahill: As previous speakers have done, I wish Mr. Hartery well in his appointment as the new chairperson of Horse Racing Ireland. As Deputy McConalogue said, it is important that someone with such an impressive CV will come in and take over a public body. I wish Mr. Hartery the best of luck in his new role. When answering some of the questions about betting tax, Mr. Hartery indicated that we...