Results 6,481-6,500 of 7,670 for speaker:Jackie Cahill

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (12 Jun 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 1314. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing units owned by an association (details supplied) without a tenant; the period of time they have been without a tenant, by county, in tabular form; the main reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25058/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (12 Jun 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 1315. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing units owned by an association (details supplied) that are without a tenant; the period of time they have been without a tenant, by county, in tabular form; the main reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Grant Payments (12 Jun 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 1325. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are grants available to convert an old farm dwelling into a modern, liveable dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25547/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (31 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 160. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied). [24182/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Public Procurement Contracts (30 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: The Minister of State has recognised that there is a problem. The procurement process needs to be re-examined. Small local companies are at a severe disadvantage and we are not helping. Often we talk here about what we can do for rural Ireland. This legislation is not helping and it has to be re-examined. We must put a level playing field in place so that local contractors themselves can...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Procurement Contracts (30 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: The concept of tendering for State contracts is, in principle, a worthwhile one. There is an obligation on the Government to get the best possible value for taxpayers' money. However, a number of issues are arising on foot of the manner in which the State's procurement process is being implemented. Ireland has a small, open economy and has vulnerabilities other EU countries do not share....

Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protection) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: Since it is some days before the examinations start, it is appropriate to wish all students who are sitting examinations in the coming weeks the best of luck. The discussion relates to student accommodation in third level. Many of the students sitting examinations will be entering that phase of their lives. The pressure on families to support their children in third level education is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Different Approaches and New Opportunities in Irish Agriculture: University College Dublin (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Ms Triona McCormack for her presentation and Professor Evans for his contribution. I want to make one or two points about young farmers and attracting young people into the industry. The percentage of the consumers' take home pay that is spent on food has been consistently decreasing. As a modern society, that is an issue we must address. The percentage primary producers are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Different Approaches and New Opportunities in Irish Agriculture: University College Dublin (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: They could not have picked a better site for it. We will not complain about that. It has massive potential. I hope the bio-refinery gets going as quickly as possible. However, there is a small mistrust of the companies involved. We have a product now that was waste, which was a cost for the industry. Now, instead of being a cost, it is going to be a benefit for the industry. I was on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 105. To ask the Minister for Health when he will bring forward proposals to reform the nursing home support scheme in relation to farming families. [23554/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Facilities (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports available to support the development of an astroturf pitch at a school (details supplied); the other schemes that can be applied for in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23177/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a request by a person (details supplied) to become an administrative principal will be examined in order that the appointment can be made in September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23220/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Facilities (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for funding for a sensory garden for a school (details supplied) will be expedited in view of the fact that the school has a successful Autism Spectrum Disorders, ASD, unit and a sensory garden is vital for that service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23221/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, when viewing the application by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for an extra teacher, cognisance will be taken of the fact that the school has an ASD unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 477. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farmer (details supplied) with designated land will be accepted into the new environment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23219/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Courses (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 479. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a recognition of students with dyslexia with regard to passing exams for the green certificate (level 6) in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23229/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers accepted into the new environment scheme for farmers with designated land by farms under 10 ha, 10 to 15 ha, 15 to 20 ha and more than 20 ha, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23230/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Expenditure (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 481. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to the new environmental scheme for farmers with designated land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23231/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 482. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the new environmental scheme for farmers with designated land is open to new applicants at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23232/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (29 May 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 483. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria that determines eligibility for the new environmental scheme for farmers with designated land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23233/18]