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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1975.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the age category for the intake of students at Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34574/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: On a different matter, I welcome the Taoiseach's announcement the other day on Lough Funshinagh. An Bord Pleanála will get the application before Friday. I know it is three weeks late and I hope it can be expedited. I welcome it. This evening, we will debate the Apple tax and we are talking about fair sums of money in the budget. Money does not solve every problem. In late 2022,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The hospital in Galway said to bring him home because it did not have a bed. Is that the Ireland we have for treating people with disabilities? Are we going to change it and tell people they have a job to do and they must deliver? This is not about money; it is about delivery. It is scandalous what that father has gone through.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The problem appears to be that if a case is a difficult one, the provider can decide that it is too much hassle and throw the money back. That is what is going on. People need to start being responsible for the jobs they have at hand. The facts at the moment are that if someone is under 18 years of age there is really no place to go. We tried everything for that youngster. It is such a...

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: First, if we are to build houses, we need infrastructure, water and sewerage, so money has to go towards that, probably a few billion euros. Second, at a meeting in Limerick, we discussed the designated maritime area plan, DMAP, for offshore wind but the Government had not done anything about it. If that is the opening to the huge potential of wind turbines 30 miles off our coast, we need a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the staff recently employed on visas by a company (details supplied) have full Irish driving licences; if not, how they are carrying out their employment duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37079/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (19 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 248. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will make it compulsory that microchip verifications by veterinarians are carried out during routine visits, to confirm owners’ name, address and contact details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37209/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2025 (19 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 280. To ask the Minister for Health if he will guarantee that there will be an increase in investment in mental health in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37108/24]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister and his staff for coming in to the committee. Probably everyone in the committee does a good few appeals. I find them pretty quick, in fairness. It can happen to anybody and was not a reflection on the person in the appeal I was involved in. If an independent appeals officer happens to become sick, which is not his or her fault - I am not taking aim at anyone - there...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I do not want to go over it, nor am I saying-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes, it can happen. Is there anything that can be looked at again in respect of appeals when someone, through no fault of his or her own, becomes sick, be that the appeals officer or someone else? The appeals officer is really the relevant person.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Ms O'Regan.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I have a question on that. Generally, when dealing with the Department regarding a review, be it in Portlaoise, Wexford or wherever, am I correct that an appeal must be made within three months to the appeals office? Is that after the oral hearing is over?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Okay. Is it six months after that point?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Okay. Lovely.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: On Deputy Mythen's point, if we agree this section now, will the Minister come back to us so that we can put forward amendments on Report Stage? Is that what the Minister is saying?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I appreciate that. Will the Minister look at the issue ahead of Report Stage?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Minister can set regulations. Can he say on what he would base them?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Will force majeure and the like still count?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes.