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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 794. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed with particular reference to the fact that they have no means of paying any outstanding funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39336/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 795. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39339/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 878. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to ensure that food production is not detrimentally affected by carbon reduction measures given the potential for worldwide food shortages; if he will ensure the maximisation of efforts to reduce emissions in line with targets with minimum impact on food production; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 891. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to strive to ensure that climate emission targets can be achieved without damage to the agri-food sector given the pivotal role that sector plays in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39302/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 892. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons that are currently employed directly or indirectly in the agri-food sector; the extent to which it is expected to ensure the future of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39303/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 893. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the dairy sector continues to expand worldwide in terms of exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39304/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 894. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which Ireland continues to make progress towards achieving targets for emission reductions in comparison with other agri-food producing countries throughout the globe with particular reference to competing jurisdictions that are doing better or worse than Ireland throughout Europe or globally; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 895. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which a specific plan for the pigmeat industry continues in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39306/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 896. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can confirm the future of the beef industry in Ireland with particular reference to production conditions, husbandry, processing, breeding and market presentation; the extent to which the industry will prevail in this regard in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39307/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 897. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to ensure the viability of the fishing industry for the benefit of family's dependent on the industry; the extent to which further action is required in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39308/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 898. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which conditions in the poultry industry continue to be lucrative for producers; the degree to which efforts are ongoing to ensure the sustainability of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39309/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 899. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which markets remain lucrative throughout Europe and further afield for Irish lamb and lamb products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39310/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 900. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animal diseases such as bovine tuberculosis continue to be eliminated in a meaningful way; the extent to which any breakdowns have occurred by region; the efforts being made to identify the causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39311/22]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Agreements: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister and the officials. Have there been any unfortunate experiences in respect of any previous double taxation agreements that we should learn from?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Agreements: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Given the importance of the European Union and United States in this regard, is the Minister satisfied the level of agreement reached between the European Union and third countries is adequate to safeguard the Union's resources?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Agreements: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I agree. Could any other EU country have a different arrangement with third countries which might in any way affect the operation of the double taxation agreement we have with other European countries or that other EU countries have with themselves?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Agreements: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: As we all move near the same standards, is the Minister satisfied no loopholes can be exploited in the interim to benefit a European country, Ireland or a third country, regardless of location?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Agreements: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I have raised a couple of issues with the banks before, including one relating to the availability of an ATM in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I received various reasons as to why it was not possible. I do not accept those reasons. Almost every small business in the country has the convenience of an ATM machine. When one asks what it is there for, one is told that it is for convenience of...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Double Taxation Agreements: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Bernard Durkan: We do not know yet. We will see.