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Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: The war in Ukraine is something we thought we would never see again in 21st century Europe. We thought the modern EU had brought peace to the Continent but the current position is very similar to what happened in the Second World War. Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine because we see the huge hardship and casualties being inflicted upon them. I know this country will do its utmost...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a full list of the names of the persons that comprise the membership of the first national climate stakeholder forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16878/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 27. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason that ESB customers are being charged VAT on the PSO levy on their bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16886/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (30 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 67. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there is an available 4x4 vehicle and van to aid in the transportation of equipment which would be in a position to be donated to Tipperary search and rescue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16752/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Definitely only a lately got habit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: We need a comprehensive solution in respect of the issues we are facing. I hope that as a result of this series of meetings, we will be able to go to the various Ministers with concrete proposals for how we embrace the technology that is available and move things forward to ensure sustainable food production. That has become even more pertinent as a result of the war in Ukraine and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (31 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 28. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he intends to improve services for persons with Huntingdon’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16864/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (31 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 60. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of a new model of intensive home supports. [16865/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 199. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there has been an update in relation to his intention to grant a mining licence for the purpose of mining for gold and silver and other minerals in the hinterland of Thurles, County Tipperary; if so, the rationale for the granting of such a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17261/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend the recently announced Government supports for the haulage sector to unlicensed hauliers, as per the recent Irish Concrete Federation’s letter to him considering that currently only licensed hauliers are eligible for the recently announced Government support measures and the existing diesel rebate scheme; if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (31 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 359. To ask the Minister for Health when transport will be provided for adults with intellectual disabilities and additional needs in Ballina, County Mayo, and Killaloe, County Clare, to travel to a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15030/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Earls. That was a very interesting opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: There can be a danger to animals, which is not as important as human lives. A significant number of animals have been lost as a result of agitation every year. I would like to get the figures on that. I would say there are two to three fatalities every year with slurry accidents on farms.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: It is like clapping your hands.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I accept the importance of the comfort of the animal but our agenda is to discuss emissions reduction with respect to climate change. I accept the importance of the comfort of the animal, grass quality and quality assurance, but the topic we are discussing is the how the witnesses' technology can reduce emissions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: We are running behind schedule. Is that okay for Senator Daly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the witnesses for coming today. I will not put questions to them now because we are under time pressure. I am delighted and I want to thank the Co-Chairman, Deputy Leddin, for accommodating this joint meeting with the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action. I want to hear about the technology that will allow for sustainable food production without affecting production....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Carthy said earlier he is always brief so I hope he will be consistent in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Price for his strong views and for giving us a different perspective on the issues we are addressing. I thank him for his contribution, which was extremely interesting. The next public meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will take place at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 31 March 2022. The joint committee will continue exploring technologies and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Apologies have been received from Deputy Fitzmaurice. I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. In the first session of today's meeting, we will examine regulations and verification systems of online sales of pets. In the second session we will resume our examination of canine welfare, including artificial canine insemination, canine...