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- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the Irish forestry sector supports an estimated 9,400 jobs directly and indirectly with economic value of over €2 billion per annum; — the forestry sector and afforestation must play a crucial role under the Climate Action Plan 2023 in support of Ireland's climate objectives, and that the continued failure to...
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: Why is the Minister of State supporting the motion, then?
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: None.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: Wake up now Charlie.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: The Chair is looking in the wrong direction.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: The Minister and Minister of State tonight tell us a narrative that a deal engaged in by Coillte with a British investment fund is essentially something they can do nothing about. They say they cannot instruct Coillte to stop the deal even though they do not like it or, to use their term, it is not their preferred option. That is not true. The suggestion that the Government as the owner of...
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: This is not something the Minister was unaware of. He was absolutely aware of it throughout the process but he kept this House, the agriculture committee, the sector and the farmers of Ireland completely in the dark. Then he comes before us and tells us there is nothing he can do and the deal is already made. It is absolute cynicism. It is the reason we have a crisis in forestry. It is...
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: -----and a lack of vision on the part of the Department, we have seen the situation grow worse every year since to the point where we now have the lowest rate of afforestation since the Second World War.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: I know why. It is because we have incompetent Ministers, an incompetent forestry section and an incompetent-----
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: Now we have the cynicism-----
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: -----of the Minister of State speaking against a motion she intends to vote in favour of. That is cynicism of the highest order.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: That is the reason communities, farmers and landowners across the country have disengaged from the forestry programme.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: I thought the Minister was going to be enthusiastically in favour of the motion.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mortgage Resolution Processes (24 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the requirements of third parties and funds in possession of mortgage contracts with regards to the code of conduct on mortgage arrears; and his views regarding the refusal of third parties and funds to engage with borrowers, including with respect to alternative repayment arrangements under the mortgage arrears resolution process. [3095/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (18 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if progress has been made in calculating the amount of polyethylene terephthalate, PET, and plastic that are recycled domestically and exported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1311/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (18 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to reduce the amount of polyethylene terephthalate, PET, and plastic exported from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1312/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (18 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the introduction of a levy on the use of virgin plastics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1313/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if sufficient funding will be allocated to facilitate the next phase of the N2 Clontibret to the Border road scheme in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63934/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are provisions to support those who are functionally illiterate to undergo the driver theory test; if such supports will be advertised widely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1259/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (18 Jan 2023)
Matt Carthy: 521. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views following the conclusion of an investigation by the Charities Regulator which detailed failings in financial oversight at an organisation (details supplied) and instances of inappropriate spending of public funding; if he will ensure that any public funding that was not expended appropriately is returned to his...