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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: Sorry, Senator Higgins, you might want to mute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: No problem. From my perspective, we are not at the start of this process. We are getting into the meat of it and now it is time for the sector to respond appropriately to the measures that Government is proposing to introduce, including targets. I wanted to also briefly touch upon whether, as a professor of European agricultural policy, Professor Matthews would accept as factual or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: My final question for Professor Matthews is a simple question to pose but, perhaps, not so much to answer. Does Professor Matthews believe it is possible for us to reach the targets that are being set within the sector by 2030?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank Professor Matthews. I am way over time. I have other questions for Ms O'Neill but perhaps I will come back on the second round.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I wish briefly to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, and the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for coming before the committee and giving this Bill another significant hearing following the work of this committee in recent months. I thank my colleagues but especially you, Chairman. I appreciate that this is your first Committee Stage of a Bill and I think you handled it very well....

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: This week's meeting of the European Council comes at a critical time for many economic sectors in member states. That is very true for Ireland. The pandemic has left a trail of damage in its wake, taking the lives of thousands in Ireland and hundreds of thousands across the European bloc. This has brought significant suffering to Europeans, presenting fundamental challenges to our economy...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: The Acting Chairman is due to take Question No. 66 before my question, if he wishes to take it now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 67. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will commit to additional funding for the 2021 sports capital and equipment programme in view of record applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33142/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: My question relates to the sports capital programme, the unprecedented level of applications in recent months and the discussion on that in regard to the potential to increase the general fund to facilitate that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate the response. I am very pleased there has been such a significant uptake. It is an extraordinarily important scheme, which I know the Minister of State will recognise. I am certainly hopeful the Minister of State would see fit, along with the Cabinet, to increase the level of funding available, given the unprecedented level of applications. I am very pleased to hear that more...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am always pleased with the sports capital programme because it is so significant for community sporting clubs across the country. I refer to a prior question from Deputy Gould answered by the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, about sustaining participation in sport. The sports capital programme forms a critical part of that process. While I appreciate that €200 million for the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I am sure that the broadcasting team will be delighted to get back to Leinster House where they are able to press a button and update the system much faster than they can here. I welcome the questions from Deputies Ward and Ó Murchú. In the days that followed the Christian Eriksen collapse, I would say many Deputies got emails from members of the public querying the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 69. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expected impact of the closure of an airline (details supplied) on tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33143/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: My question relates to support for the tourism sector and the expected impact of the closure of Stobart Air.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: It is difficult not to stray into the Department of Transport as well, as I am sure the Minister, Deputy Martin, will appreciate. I appreciate the level of funding her Department has offered the sector. There are extreme difficulties, particularly in our regions. As a general observation, I want to express my disappointment that Stobart Air went to the wall, in light, in particular, of it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports being considered to ease the financial burden on parents with regard to digital devices in primary and secondary schools, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33064/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 362. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the considerations being given to closing the digital divide in Irish schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33065/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 460. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of support being developed to support students in accessing digital devices for educational purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33062/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 461. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that have received assistance in accessing digital devices in the previous educational term; the types of devices provided in tabular form; the level of support envisaged for the new term beginning in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33063/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 560. To ask the Minister for Health the number of flu vaccines that were administered to children in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25650/21]