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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: When Deputy Martin Browne first suggested that the committee talk about sheep milk, some of us might have been a bit sceptical but the presentation from Sheep Milk Ireland was really interesting. As a member of a committee that is keen on exploring avenues for farmers to diversify, I think this sector might need further work. Is a particular type of land very suitable or unsuitable? We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: What about Teagasc and Bord Bia?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: I would like to touch briefly on the challenges facing the sheep sector. Given we are dealing with a sector that was probably already operating on a marginal basis to start with in terms of numbers, we are in a very concerning time. It was said in the witnesses' opening statements that the impact sheep farming has on a lot of rural communities is disproportionate to the income of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: In respect of one of the potential avenues for that support, I would be very critical that the Government has not been utilising the Brexit adjustment reserve quickly enough to support sectors. If the witnesses could give us examples of how the sheep sector has been impacted by Brexit, that might be helpful. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence, as always.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 26. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support the production of agricultural hemp. [11793/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 53. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the allocation to beef sustainability measures in 2023. [11775/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 65. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with his Ministerial colleagues regarding increased places for those intending to study veterinary medicine. [11776/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support the adoption of rooftop solar generation on farms. [11777/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will commission a social, economic and environmental impact assessment of factory-controlled feedlots. [11778/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding made available through Budget 2023 for the N2 Clontibret to the Border scheme; the progress that will be made in delivering the project arising from this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12104/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding made available through Budget 2023 for the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme; the progress that will be made in delivering the project arising from this funding. [12105/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Supports (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 196. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the allocations to date from the Brexit adjustment reserve; the Department to which funds were allocated; the purpose of the allocation; the funds remaining to be dispersed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12101/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 303. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of joint applications made to the Immigrant Investor Programme; the amount invested or endowed, programme by year, country of origin, by the number of individuals involved in the joint application, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12110/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Immigrant Investor Programme will cease accepting any new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12111/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 305. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware of any registered charity having been requested to make payments to third parties as a finders fee in relation to the Immigrant Investor Programme; the number of such instances brought to his attention; if related applicants to the programme were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12112/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 361. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how organisations may affiliate to the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12098/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 362. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to ensure an adequate supply of fencing is available to farmers in 2023 following the implementation of a ban on creosote timber at the end of March 2023; the impact he believes this will have on the TAMS and ACRES schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12099/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Priorities (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 363. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department accepts the recommendations of the Wool Feasibility Study; the progress made implementing any accepted recommendations; the projected timelines to achieve such, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12100/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (9 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 364. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of individuals who received payments from his Department in 2022 that were customers of a bank (details supplied) that have yet to provide his Department with alternative bank account details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12103/23]