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Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I concur with Deputy Michael McGrath. We looked for this concession because if a farmer qualified for capital gains exemption it made no sense to be paying stamp duty at the higher rate. The land structure in this country is unique in that over 70% of farms are fragmented. For viability in the future consolidation has to be welcomed and encouraged, if at all possible. This capital...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 41. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the targeted and strategic plan she has to attract the high value data management industry here in view of the attraction of Ireland to this global industry in the areas of climate, availability of green energy, access to research and a graduate workforce and our EU membership; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Before the budget, all the indications were that volatility in farming incomes would be addressed. I support the comments of my colleagues, Deputies Michael McGrath and McConalogue. Volatility is a problem for the dairy sector and, unfortunately, there is a probability other sectors will come under severe pressure. It is in the dairy sector that the problem really exists. There has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to examine road connectivity between Rosslare Europort through the south midlands, midlands and the west; his plans to link the M11, N24, M3, M4 and M7 in view of the importance in increasing direct accessibility with continental Europe and avoiding likely UK customs delays post-Brexit; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the new bridge at Ballina and Killaloe which is included in the capital programme 2016 to 2021 will be provided in view of the fact there is no information available as to the cost of the project or a timeframe for commencement and completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49423/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new hen harrier scheme will commence; the way in which landowners will be reimbursed; the way in which he will support the restoration of the value of the lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49505/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he plans to take to assist a group (details supplied) that has been promoting the tourism potential of the towns of Roscrea and Birr since 2005 in view of the fact that its funding under the community services programme is to be withdrawn. [49562/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop and brand midland tourism in the same way as the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ancient East have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49563/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Services Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 229. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the withdrawal of funding from the community services programme for a group (details supplied) that has been successfully promoting the heritage towns of Roscrea and Birr since 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49561/17]

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Crime and the fear of crime is changing the very nature of our society. One knows there is a problem when one calls to a rural home and one is greeted from a window because people are fearful of opening their front door. This cannot be allowed to continue and solutions are available. Garda numbers must be increased and the force must be properly resourced. Strategic rural Garda stations...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I have to disagree with Deputy Aylward. I am not sure that there is enough fodder in the country. The weather has been bad everywhere for the past six weeks and stock has been in everywhere that bit earlier. We are discussing animal welfare, but we should also talk about the pressure that the farmers are under and the mental strain they are experiencing. Stock has now been housed for a...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Prompt action must be taken now as it will be no good once fodder runs out on farms next February or March. Decisions are being taken now on farms on whether breeding stock will be offloaded. If a farmer takes the option of selling breeding stock, it will have implications on that farmer's viability for a number of years to come. In 2012, we had another fodder crisis and a nut was designed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister for his presentation I would like to declare a personal interest. I am a director of a privately-owned greyhound stadium. These two industries are very important to the Irish economy. We had the unprecedented achievement in the past couple of week of three Irish-trained horses finishing first, second and third in the Melbourne Cup, which is known as "the race that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 117. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will engage with the IDA with regard to a site (details supplied) as a location for the construction of a major data centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48958/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance how the Central Bank regulates the Irish Credit Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48935/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance what checks the Central Bank has in place to ensure the accuracy and veracity of the information held on consumers by the Irish Credit Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48936/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the recourse that the Central Bank has put in place for a person in cases in which the information on them held by the Irish Credit Bureau is incorrect or inaccurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48937/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Register Administration (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the functions carried out by the Irish Credit Bureau which is owned and run by the financial institutions in the State would better serve the economy and better protect persons if it were outside the control of the financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48938/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Register Administration (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 152. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank supports the objectives of the Irish Credit Bureau (details supplied); the manner of that support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48939/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 306. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who requested admission to acute hospital care but returned home due to the fact that the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, County Tipperary, is unable to admit them, in each week for the past six months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48695/17]