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Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: What are the consequences to marts in relation to licensing under section 8 for the holding of cattle on the day before or after a mart sale? Concerning section 9, when a person applies for planning permission for forestry, would it be possible for everything to be dealt with, including the planning application, the sowing of trees, the road work and the harvesting, in one application? It...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: Will it put a further obligation on them in applying for licences? Will it cost more money and so forth?

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: We are passing something in the dark.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: I would like to ask if the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, could come into the House for a discussion on energy. The two big main players in this country at the moment are the ESB and Coillte. We should know their plans going forward. This behoves the Minister to come into the House to outline that to us. The other issue I would like to raise...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: I did not agree with Senator Boyhan when he said that many Senators come to the Chamber with scripts. I think he was referring, in particular, to the Government side. Senators on all sides of the House have spoken for themselves and made their own points and their own cases. The debate on this Bill is just one example of that happening. Likewise, I did not agree with Senator Higgins when...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: I wish the Minister well with the Bill. We spoke here at great length over quite a number of meetings with the Minister and two Ministers of State. As has been said, this is new territory for the Minister and for everyone in circumstances where we are closing down a business. There is no problem with that across the floor of the House, but there is a problem with the way people have been...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: Now.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: I spoke on the Fifth Stage.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: It was not a precedent. I spoke on the Fifth Stage. There are five Stages to every Bill and I spoke on the Fifth Stage.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Leader to arrange for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to come into the House in relation to the energy situation. Where are we going? How will we meet our targets by 2030? Where are Coillte and the ESB going and what will they do? They are the two big energy players here and it is nearly impossible to see what their plans are. A...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Apr 2022)

Paddy Burke: I too would like to congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his contribution to the joint session of the Houses this morning and on inviting President Zelenskyy to address the Houses of the Oireachtas. I would also like to congratulate the Taoiseach on his contribution and his overview of the scenario. We are all at one with Ukraine in this situation. The Acting Leader might ask the Minister for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Paddy Burke: At some stage, we should arrange for a debate on the national development plan. There will be major changes in the plan's costs because of inflation in the price of materials, diesel in most cases and, due to shortages, labour. I hope that the Deputy Leader will arrange for such a debate. The collapse of Roadbridge is having a considerable effect on our area in Mayo as well as in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2022)

Paddy Burke: I have a few brief questions for Mr. Somers. On microgeneration, we have seen recently the ESB has put huge increases in the charges for electricity, yet the tariff is only 10 cent per kWh. Who sets the tariff? How is it set? Is there any chance the tariff could be increased? In view of the costs suppliers are charging, I think it should be. There is also some concern regarding people...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 May 2022)

Paddy Burke: I ask for a debate on infrastructure. I have in mind a piece of infrastructure extending from Longford towards Ballaghaderreen, with which Senator Murphy would be very familiar. It bypasses Strokestown. I refer to the N5, which has been the subject of problems because Roadbridge went into receivership. The project may well have to be retendered for. There are problems now. The Leader...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 May 2022)

Paddy Burke: He got a few tips on the football field as well.

Seanad: Media Report on Governance in Local Authorities: Statements (12 May 2022)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, who is a great attender of debates in this House. This is a great opportunity to discuss this very important issue with him. It arose out of the RTÉ programme, which local authorities did not come out of very well. There were certain local authorities involved but one could say it represented every local authority because I am sure there are a lot of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate on Irish Water and how one might get an extension to a water or sewerage scheme. There is a lot of ambiguity about how it works and how extensions are prioritised. There are many small towns throughout the country that need extensions, and I wonder how these are prioritised. Will the Deputy Leader also ask the Minister about the charges imposed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Paddy Burke: I support the many things our guests are seeking, particularly regarding the means testing. I believe it should be abolished. I also fully support the increase in the carer's allowance. I see at first hand in my mother's house the great work that carers do. She is 95 years of age and the care they give is unbelievable. Family carers cannot give the same care that these carers give. What...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Paddy Burke: I would like to raise an issue with the Deputy Leader. I suggest that we ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to come to the House to discuss the matter. It concerns the tariff for electricity that is being exported by ordinary private individuals. They are not getting paid. The Minister said that such a tariff would be introduced in May or June. There does...