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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Hemp Sector in Ireland: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Jackie Cahill: It would be about hope.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Hemp Sector in Ireland: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Is that because of the protein content of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Hemp Sector in Ireland: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Senator Boyhan. Who wants to take those questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Hemp Sector in Ireland: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Carthy is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Hemp Sector in Ireland: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Jackie Cahill: It needs to be connected with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Hemp Sector in Ireland: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the witnesses for participating in today's meeting. It was extremely informative for us and we discussed many issues. As others have said, this crop has potential. We have serious targets to meet on emissions reductions and carbon sequestration. This crop has potential to contribute to that without impacting on any other sectors. In our private meeting next week, we will have...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I also wish to raise the issue of Ukraine. Our people are extremely concerned and worried about the safety and welfare of the people of Ukraine. There would be huge public support for terminating diplomatic relations with Russia and sending the Russian ambassador home. The fast-tracking of Ukraine’s entry into the EU would also be greeted with great relief and support among all people.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the contingency allocation he has set aside for Covid-related matters in 2022; the amount that has been drawn down to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11370/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (1 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 76. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the impact on public expenditure of the recently announced measures to help address cost of living issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11371/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 462. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address complaints regarding school bus runs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11035/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (1 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 871. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of CLÁR funding will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10918/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Research and Development (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 233. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department plans to continue funding the duck weed carbon sequestration research that is ongoing at Mount Lucas, Edenderry, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11813/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the €30,000 recently allocated to the Thurles inner relief road under the local and regional roads programme of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11863/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 136. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of the plans of his Department to deliver social housing in County Tipperary between 2022 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11862/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I wish to propose a vote of sympathy to Senator Paul Daly whose father passed away late last week and was buried yesterday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Deputy Flaherty. I would ask him to pass on our condolences to the Daly family.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges in the Pig, Poultry and Horticulture Sectors: Irish Farmers Association (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Before we begin, I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to aeroplane, safe or flight mode for the duration of the meeting. It is not sufficient to put phones on silent because this will maintain a level of interference with the broadcasting system. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the challenges facing the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges in the Pig, Poultry and Horticulture Sectors: Irish Farmers Association (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Before going to the next Deputy, I ask about prices in the pig sector. We knew input costs have increased dramatically. Can what has happened in the pig sector be attributed to the retailer or is it about world market trends? The price has dropped very significantly in the past couple of months. Horticulture and poultry is more home-based and would not be as prone to variations in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges in the Pig, Poultry and Horticulture Sectors: Irish Farmers Association (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Two of them said they would attend that meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges in the Pig, Poultry and Horticulture Sectors: Irish Farmers Association (2 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: The third Minister declined the invitation but two accepted it on the basis that they would all be present.