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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (11 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I agree that welfare standards are paramount for everybody involved in the beef industry. It is essential that we protect our justified image as sustainable food producers. The produce of every dairy farmer is quality assured and welfare is a prime requisite of that quality. The modern consumer demands high standards of us and we can show that we are meeting those standards. It is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (11 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: On Deputy McConalogue's point regarding cross-bred calves, I am critical of the emphasis that was placed by Teagasc and the research farms on cross-breeding. A proper evaluation of the economic breeding index, EBI, must be done. I understand the EBI does not take account of the differential in culled cow value between the Friesian cow and the cross-bred cow or the variation in calf price....

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I commend Deputy Curran on bringing forward this Bill. Drugs are one of the greatest challenges facing our communities today. It is not just an urban issue. Unfortunately, drugs are in every town and village in our 26 counties and they are becoming a serious issue with huge repercussions. As Deputy Curran said, in recent years, we have seen the very worrying development of the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (11 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 243. To ask the Minister for Health when the first beds will have patients in them at the modular unit development at South Tipperary General Hospital; the number of beds that will be operational on that date; the sequence, date and number of beds by phase until the 40-bed unit is fully operational; the difficulties including recruitment that could see the 40-bed unit not fully operational by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Woodland Improvement Scheme (12 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 281. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1137 of 8 May 2019, the allocation to forestry support schemes, forest road works, the reconstitution scheme, the neighbourwood and native woodland conservation and woodland improvement scheme in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and the amount expended in...

Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Disability is another issue that seems to have eluded the Government in terms of a solution. It is another one of those issues that requires caring and progressive policies. The Taoiseach is keen to tell us about the wonderful job he is doing restoring the country’s economic success. When one scratches the surface of the issues that are important, however, such as housing, health,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the educational or training opportunities available to a young person over 16 years of age who has not completed the junior certificate either through an ETB or another training or education provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52831/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Property (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the purchase of a school (details supplied) will be finalised as agreed with the owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53186/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 496. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether grants not directly paid to forest owners should not be used in the calculations for the threshold for the provision of a tax clearance certificate for the payment of forestry premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52691/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish Greyhound Industry: Irish Coursing Club (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Histon for his progress report. There is a line about maintaining public confidence in coursing. That is the job that the ICC has to do. I see that 98% of the tests were negative but 2% were positive. There is a substantial fine, considering that the prize money for coursing is at a low level. I suggest that when people who definitely transgress and then have a second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Annual Report 2018: Discussion (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Professor Boyle and his delegation for that update report. Primary producers and farmers have never felt as much under siege as they now. Talking to them, it is evident that they feel the whole world is against them, whether with the economic challenges they are facing in their enterprises or with all the commentators blaming them for climate change. Morale in agricultural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Annual Report 2018: Discussion (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: What about the agricultural college herds?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Annual Report 2018: Discussion (17 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I do not agree with the point about the industry. I think the industry is moving away from crossbreds. Sexed semen will not solve the problem of the Jersey. They are still producing a calf that is of no benefit to the beef industry. We will have welfare issues. We need to remember that the modern consumer expects farming to be done in a sustainable manner. I believe the issues with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Dec 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 315. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a call for an ambulance (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53655/19]

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I will focus my comments on the CAP budget. The CAP is a cornerstone of the EU's formation. Unfortunately, in recent years, we have seen the importance of the CAP being eroded. It was the key policy objective of various Governments in the history of the EU but now it has slipped to No. 4 in importance. The family farm structure of which we are so proud in rural Ireland is under serious...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (5 Mar 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of owners of foster mares registered for VAT in each of the years 2015 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; the amount of VAT refunded annually for the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2735/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a full-time SNA for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2595/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (5 Mar 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the transport options available for a child (details supplied) in County Tipperary attending an ASD unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2599/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 551. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the Shannondoc service in north County Tipperary; if it is planned to maintain the locations of Thurles, Nenagh and Roscrea as hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2733/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) (5 Mar 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 1114. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the non-contributory pension of a person (details supplied) was reduced from €184 to €152 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2586/20]