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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Apologies have been received from Deputy Frank O'Rouke and Senator Paul Coghlan. We are resuming our engagement on the future of Europe. On behalf of the members of the joint committee, I welcome Dr. Eoin O'Neill and Dr. Finbarr Brereton, lecturers in environmental policy at the Earth Institute, UCD; and Mr. Michael Ewing, co-ordinator, and Mr. Oisín Coghlan, director, Friends of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. O'Neill. I invite Mr. Ewing to make his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: We have a copy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank our guests for attending. As a person who has to comply with the nitrates directive and all the other farming schemes, I know that, in recent years, farmers have been encouraged to provide bat boxes, bird boxes, places for bees, and so on. These are very worthwhile initiatives that any person who is interested in the rural landscape would like to be involved in because it further...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: It was very important for the witnesses to attend today and particularly so in light of current circumstances. Members very much value the comments and statements of the witnesses, which are very important to have on the record. We appreciate their time and respect the valuable work they carry out in their roles. I thank them again on behalf of the committee and secretariat for their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (resumed): European Anti-Poverty Network. (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Paul Ginnell, policy officer, European Anti-Poverty Network, and Dr. Seán Healy, chief executive officer, Social Justice Ireland. I am sure their contributions today will be helpful to the committee and add another dimension to our work. Before we start with their opening statements, I will give a quick reminder of the rules regarding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (resumed): European Anti-Poverty Network. (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Before the witnesses respond, I will contribute. Then they both can respond and we will be able to wrap up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (resumed): European Anti-Poverty Network. (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will call Deputy McGrath again. In common with my colleagues present and other Members going about their work, I meet people at clinics while dealing with constituents with medical issues, housing issues or payments they require. In recent years, as politicians, we have seen a period in people's lives that politicians representing people previously would never have seen. For example,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (resumed): European Anti-Poverty Network. (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the witnesses for their time. We really appreciate it. On behalf of the committee, I apologise again for the small number of members present. It is no slight against the witnesses or anything like that, it is just the commitment of work that has Members tied up in other committees. There are other very important issues going on with regard to the protection of the unborn and all...

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: The national broadband plan faces further delays, with regional authorities being informed that construction work may not begin until the middle of next year. This is a matter included in the programme for Government. Executives in rural development authorities have been told by officials in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment that shovels are not likely to be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgages (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tracker mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50772/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if charging for primary school books (details supplied) is in keeping with article 42.4 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50957/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 369. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department followed the entire EU Council regulations dealing in particular with persons who were under an agri-environment scheme contract such as REPS 1 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50738/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the agri-environment options scheme, AEOS, will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50824/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 373. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50858/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Appeals (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 377. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51165/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 488. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50777/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water (29 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 544. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of a contract (details supplied) in view of recent statements from Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51176/17]

Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I declare an interest in this matter as the postmaster of a small rural post office. The suggestion of the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment is completely wrong. I really mean it. The collection of a television licence fee by a post office is a transaction. To ensure the Taoiseach is clear on this issue - every post office is paid based on the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the securing of a new courthouse for Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50611/17]