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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I put my hands up and declare a conflict of interest. I am from Ferbane and was interested in hearing what Mr. Lucas had to say on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (24 Oct 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 179. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug epliodex is available to medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43981/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 423. To ask the Minister for Health the reason women in their 50s that are in perimenopause would be refused an x-ray; the reason the 10 day rule would apply in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44208/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 688. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons that are in receipt of a social welfare payment and hold GMS cards are being charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their general practitioner which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes Data (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 886. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes that previously received works under the better energy warmer homes schemes that have been successful for a second visit to date in 2019; the number of applications requesting a second visit to date in 2019; the criteria used to assess eligibility for a second visit; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes Data (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 887. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes that previously received works under the better energy warmer homes schemes which have been successful for a second visit in 2019; the number of applications requesting a second visit in 2019; the criteria used to assess eligibility for a second visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Ms Tacon for her presentation. I am somewhat disappointed to learn that pricing is not an issue that her office deals with because that is what we are interested in. However, I am interested in the fact that the direct suppliers are covered by the code whether they are based inside or outside the UK. Has Ms Tacon had any engagement with suppliers outside of the UK? If so, what has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: That is interesting-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: If Ms Tacon receives a complaint relating to pricing, does she have to refer it to a separate body?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is it something that she thinks she should be dealing with?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Something that came up when we were considering this previously, apart from the fact that the price farmers are receiving is too low, is that they are not being adequately compensated for the so-called fifth quarter of the animal, a lot of which goes into the pet food industry. Pet food is a massive industry, running to billions in Europe. That is another issue here. Would legislation be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for coming in to help us with this important work that we are doing. I will follow on from Senator Ruane because it was something I was thinking about as well as regards mainstreaming cultural awareness training. Dr. Favier mentioned in her presentation that it should be mainstreamed, which means it is not at the minute. Perhaps we should think about making...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Health: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is it to do with the planning process?

Early Exit from Peat for Electricity Generation: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this vital issue for my area. As I am from west Offaly and having been brought up in Belmont, in Ferbane, I am very well aware of the importance of energy generation to the economy of the area, not only for employment but to generate electricity. As children, all of us were very aware of that growing up. One third of our land mass is comprised of peat...

Early Exit from Peat for Electricity Generation: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Deputy should withdraw that remark.

Early Exit from Peat for Electricity Generation: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Deputy made a negative remark in connection to myself.

Early Exit from Peat for Electricity Generation: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Deputy does not understand the truth. That is his problem.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Power Plant Closures (12 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The ESB's announcement last Friday marked the end of an era of electricity generation in the midlands. This decision by the ESB not to reapply for planning permission to co-fire the West Offaly and Lough Ree power plants will have far-reaching repercussions, first, for its own workers and, second, for Bord na Móna workers who will no longer be needed to harvest peat to supply the ESB...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Power Plant Closures (12 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Minister for his reply. I want to take this opportunity to raise the issue of the local property tax in Offaly in respect of which an increase is vital, as there has been no increase since 2014. On the just transition commissioner, I am hoping that he will spend a considerable amount of time in Offaly or perhaps be based there for some time. I extend an invitation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (12 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the staffing levels at a school (details supplied) can be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46366/19]