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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (5 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 451. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with pedigree cattle breeders following the announced changes to the beef index; if he is aware of the potential loss of income for breeders as a result of the ratings changes and the short timeframe for introduction; if consideration has been given to delaying the introduction or allowing a grace period...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will seek a review of the closure of a service (details supplied) provided under local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54038/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on the native tree area scheme; if current approval and inspection processes mean that a farmer or forestry landowner could have a situation where they have planted on their land under the scheme which maybe later inspected by his Department and be rejected; if there is a process by which land can be inspected by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 178. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on a development (details supplied); the details of the proposed site; the timeline for the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54037/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 180. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a specialised critical paramedic post (details supplied) remains unfilled in an area; what plans are in place to fill this post; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54084/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 181. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a role (details supplied) has been filled by a person without the necessary critical skills required as per the HSE Risk Management Policy and Procedures 2023; who made the decision to staff in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54085/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Projects (6 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 211. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on works (details supplied), and the proposed opening of a temporary service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54039/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 28. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to advise what affordable housing schemes are planned for counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53470/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 53. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline his plans to reduce rising rents in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 102. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection why approved carer's allowance applicants are waiting weeks to receive their first payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53472/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Measures (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 129. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when legislation to remove child maintenance as household means for lone parent payments will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53473/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (7 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 288. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 29 November 2023, if, with regard to the difference in premiums between the new Forestry Programme and the previous programme, consideration has been given to raising premiums established under the previous programme to accommodate for factors such as inflation, and to support farmers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the witnesses for coming in at short notice and for their opening statement. Before I go into my questions, it is important to say that I think a picture is being painted here that farmers are confused or do not understand, when, in fact, I think they understand very well. They understand very well even though this has been extremely badly handled up until this point. Unless...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: Given the importance of sustaining suckler farmers, did the ICBF engage with them on the changes before it made them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: Did the ICBF engage with suckler farmers, however, on the changes to the index?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: The ICBF has put an emphasis on communication but, really, that is only a small part of it. Whichever way it is communicated, the message is the same. Farmers signed up to SCEP in good faith. Mr. Coughlan stated the input costs have risen. Suckler farmers need a scheme more than ever and they need one that pays them and treats them right. They signed up in good faith and the rug has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: How are people appointed to the board? That is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: How is it determined how many seats each organisation gets?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (12 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 513. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will advise on the situation of overseas nurses who, when recruited were told that after one year in Ireland they would be able to bring their families to join them, who have now learned that in order to do so they must have in excess of €30,000 in their bank account; the potential recourse available to these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (12 Dec 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 628. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a cohort of farmers will now not receive their ACRES payment until January 2024; the steps he will take to address the issue and ensure farmers receive their payment on time as expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55127/23]