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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Solar Energy Guidelines (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to add my voice to this important debate. The issue of solar farms on prime agricultural land is a critical one in parts of County Waterford. We all see the advantage of solar power, including solar farms and solar on rooftops. Farmers in rural communities are in favour of this and see the advantages and benefits of it. However, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Household Incomes (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional supports he will put in place to support family farms in light of the recent finding that only 42% of medium-sized and large farms are economically viable. [36153/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Household Incomes (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: The Teagasc survey might show increases in income, but let us not get carried away. We all know that these increases are coming from rock bottom. A rise on next to nothing is still not enough to live on. We have to be clear and truthful with ourselves. The stark reality is that only 42% of farms are economically viable, even after the so-called rebound. Take dairy out of the mix and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Household Incomes (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: The message is out there that TAMS is running low. Let us be clear: the Government has failed to address the crisis in farm incomes and, by extension, rural Ireland family farming. We can talk about surveys and percentages, but families are struggling to make ends meet. There is a cost-of-living crisis gripping communities, urban and rural, all across this State. When we look at farm...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Is it €2,000 or €3,000?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: It is a multiple-choice question.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: Multiple choice, Minister. Is it €2,000 or €3,000?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is concerned about staffing levels within the legal aid service nationally, its ability to meet demand, and potential impacts of understaffing within the legal aid service on the wider courts system. [36626/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Regulations (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 119. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the guidance and supports available to hill farmers who are unable to carry out controlled burning due to weather conditions within the legal window; and whether he will consider a flexible burning scheme or pilot. [36152/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann, is included in the primary or post-primary curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36909/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 300. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will intervene in a case regarding an application for leave to remain (details supplied). [36799/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 311. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers awaiting ACRES payments, by county, date of application, and date of approval. [35863/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 373. To ask the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) can be provided with orthodontic treatment by the HSE as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36904/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (3 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: 392. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason those in a certain programme at a higher level institute (details supplied) were previously funded for two years but those starting in September 2025 will only have one year. [36918/25]