Results 5,961-5,980 of 7,670 for speaker:Jackie Cahill

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 260. To ask the Minister for Finance how an individual undertakes the appeals process, with regard to a primary medical certificate refusal, to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4164/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 261. To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria that one must meet to qualify for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4165/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 262. To ask the Minister for Finance if an appeal must be made within a specific timeframe following a primary medical certificate refusal, to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4167/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of appeals received by the social welfare appeals office per month since 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4573/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 499. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current average processing time for an appeal with the social welfare appeals office; the average processing time for appeals by month from 2021 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 500. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the provision of documentation to the appeals office by social welfare sections; the impact this is having on appeal processing times; the efforts being made to reduce these delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 501. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the efforts that are being made to reduce appeal processing times in the social welfare appeals office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4576/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 502. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of appeals officers currently employed in the social welfare appeals office; if her Department has plans to increase this figure in the coming months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4577/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (31 Jan 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 657. To ask the Minister for Health the circumstances under which an individual may reapply for a primary medical certificate following a past refusal; if a certain time period must lapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. The purpose of today’s meeting is to undertake an examination of dangerous dog breeds and sheep worrying. The committee will hear from a canine behavioural expert and officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It will also hear from officials from the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: There is a vótáil in the Dáil, so the Deputies must leave. So as not to have to suspend the meeting, I ask Senator Paul Daly to take the Chair. I am sorry for interrupting Ms Creedon. The Senators will stay with her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Another vote is taking place. Everyone has answered questions. I know Ms Creedon is going to the airport so I thank her for her attendance. Does Senator Daly wish to continue with the next witnesses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: We will suspend the meeting while the other witnesses are coming in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Geraghty. I call Mr. Ryan to make his opening statement now. We will then have questions from members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I apologise but I must ask Senator Paul Daly to take the Chair again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I am going to let in Deputy Fitzmaurice in case there is another vote in the House. I can let Deputy Carthy back in later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Fitzmaurice was making points rather than asking questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the witnesses for coming to the session this evening. As they will be aware, there has been a lot of media attention on this issue. The two points I would like them to consider going forward are public liability insurance for dogs, which is essential, and being able to identify dogs. Those are the two issues the witnesses should take from the committee this evening that I hope will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I wish to address the benefits that can be generated by genotyping the national herd. Anyone with an understanding of the sector will agree on those benefits. In recent years, this House has spent a great deal of time debating emissions reductions and our battle against climate change. I have been a stout defender of the agrifood industry. While we must face up to the reality of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Feb 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome the Minister's answer. I think we are in full agreement on the huge benefits of genotyping our national herd. The accurate information that will be generated will have huge benefits for us. However, with respect, I want to emphasise that this is urgent and we need to get it moving as quickly as possible. It is estimated that Exchequer funding of €40 million to €45...