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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied of the ability of the agri-business sector to develop alongside the need to meet carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24411/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is engaging with agri-producers with a view to ameliorating concerns about viability and below-cost selling in the sector; the extent to which he is engaging with producers, processors and supermarkets with a view to achieving an equilibrium that is fair, positive and opportunity-creating for those in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the bovine TB eradication programme continues satisfactorily; whether the industry is getting closer to elimination of the disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24413/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Incidence (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which various contributory factors have been identified in outbreaks of bovine TB nationwide; the extent to which the performance here compares with all other jurisdictions throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24414/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects markets for agricultural exports to grow throughout the EU or elsewhere with particular reference to the need to replace ground lost arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24415/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which continued emphasis is placed on animal health, husbandry and processing with a view to ensuring that the highest possible standards prevail and that Irish products retain pride of place on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24416/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which farm incomes have fluctuated over the past ten years; the way in which fluctuations have been manifested itself in terms of impact on farm family incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24417/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he continues to explore ways and means to maximise the value of products from the agricultural sector with particular reference to achievement of the highest possible standards leading to market advantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24418/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the equine industry might be negatively impacted by Brexit; the measures in place or anticipated to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24420/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he sees opportunities to develop the fishing industry in the various areas throughout the country that are primarily dependant on the industry in terms of employment opportunities; his plans for the future maximisation of opportunities for such communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24422/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the food sector in general and the artisan food sector in particular have been negatively impacted by Covid-19; the degree to which he expects to be in a position to identify such issues and assist in their resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24424/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he continues to monitor and engage with the various bodies involved in the fishing industry with particular reference to challenges arising from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24425/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: Like other speakers, I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their report. One question arises immediately which I know has been referred to previously. In the event of the report being carefully implemented, are the witnesses satisfied that that will adequately address the issues that came to the fore in the recent pandemic? That is my first question.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: May I ask another question, Chairman? How many minutes do I have left?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: That is very tight.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: That is fine. I have a number of questions but I will ask them quickly. Nursing homes have been mentioned many times in the debate on this issue over the past six months and there has been implied criticism. We all have nursing homes in our constituencies, both public and private ones, and without exception the quality and standard of service provision are excellent. From my experience, I...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: For the last question, the witness can send me a written reply. In relation to rapid testing and rapid results, to what extent does the witness believe that can address the issues now arising with the second surge?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I will try to curtail my intrusion as much as possible. Arising from the discussions this morning and the questions to the expert panel, are the witnesses satisfied that adequate resources and information is available to public and private nursing homes, hospitals and the system in general, to deal adequately and early with an ongoing or upcoming surge?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I understand that a rapid testing system with rapid results is operating in some countries. By "rapid", I mean results being provided within a few hours. How effective and reliable is this system? Can it be used at airports as we move into the new phase of living with the virus? How effective could a rapid testing system that produces results within one or two hours be if used in those...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I would be happy with a written reply.