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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank all of the speakers for coming here. We have a great collection of brains in front of us and we are nearly overwhelmed. I wish to focus on the two issues of ACRES and the so-called "forgotten farmer". Both issues were addressed to some degree by my colleague, Deputy Fitzmaurice. I, too, have an issue with the criteria outlined concerning Macra in terms of the six points of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: It was to be 30,000 farmers but the figure has probably exceeded everybody's expectations. The figure I saw was about 44,000 applicants. That is great to see. It reinforces what we have frequently said in this committee, that farmers are steadfast in their commitment to the environment and want to do right. There is probably a responsibility on us as partners in Government to impress upon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: The IFA has made staunch representations on having a payment front-loaded which would primarily resolve an issue for the tranche 2 farmers. Is there any possibility we could fast-track the scheme and pull something into 2023 to resolve the tranche 3 farmers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: That is a reasonable response. I have to make the point however that many people among the forgotten farmers had to make serious lifestyle choices. When they left school they were faced with the problem of how to get anything from their farm and whether farming was a realistic option. We have been a long time looking for the forgotten farmer scheme, to the point that it was a key ask in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State for that extensive response. It was great to have him in Longford recently. He saw first-hand the excellent work that is under way at Lir Analytical, where Michael Savage and the team are leading in the area of biosecurity in animal feed production and healthcare. The one deficiency that was pointed out related to a site for an advanced factory and also for...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State and welcome his commitment to work with Longford County Council. We have an excellent case study in Longford in a triangle on the Ballinalee Road between Abbott Ireland, Avery Dennison and Technimark. We have in the region of 2,500 jobs in IDA Ireland-assisted and supported companies. That is a real template for how regional development and job creation can be...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 65. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new IDA Ireland- and Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs in Longford to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62102/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: On the back of very strong FDI news in County Longford recently with jobs investment from Technimark and an ambitious new planning application for expansion at the Abbott Ireland plant, the Minister of State on a recent visit saw at first hand the excellent work under way in a number of Enterprise Ireland companies. Will the Minister of State update the House on year-to-date job creation...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Policies (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 142. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions that have been taken to boost jobs and businesses since 27 June 2020. [61716/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 383. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if steps will be taken to address an anomaly whereby a recipient of a non-contributory pension will not be able to rent out their empty home under the terms of the fair deal scheme; if she is aware that the former family home will now be treated as an asset and contribute to their means assessment, and in most instances...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 415. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection will steps be taken to address an anomaly whereby a recipient of a non-contributory pension will not be able to rent out their empty home under the terms of the Fair Deal scheme; is he aware that the former family home will now be treated as an asset and contribute to their means assessment, and in most instances renting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 599. To ask the Minister for Health when the HPV catch-up programme for females up to 25 years of age will be introduced as announced in May 2022. [61962/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 52. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place to improve respite care in County Longford following the recent rejection of a planning application in Newtowncastle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61174/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 155. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the scheme for the forgotten farmers. [61223/22]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (7 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: As we are here to make pre-European Council statements, I acknowledge the outstanding contribution from President Ursula von der Leyen in the House last week. She spoke about Ireland's pivotal role in Europe and how history has helped shape a nation of innovators and creators. It is a nation very much at the heart of the European experience and journey. As one of the most influential and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 224. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of Croí Cónaithe applications received as of 31 October 2022, by county. [60433/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 225. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing schemes launched as of 31 October 2022. [60434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 421. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the sites that have been identified for modular buildings in County Longford in order to accommodate those within the IPAS system. [61018/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 422. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the work that has been carried out in terms of developing and planning sites identified for modular buildings in County Longford in order to accommodate those within the IPAS system. [61019/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 423. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a decision will be taken on whether modular buildings will proceed on a site in Longford; and the location in which this will be in order to accommodate those within the IPAS system. [61020/22]