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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister for his presentation I would like to declare a personal interest. I am a director of a privately-owned greyhound stadium. These two industries are very important to the Irish economy. We had the unprecedented achievement in the past couple of week of three Irish-trained horses finishing first, second and third in the Melbourne Cup, which is known as "the race that...

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Before the budget, all the indications were that volatility in farming incomes would be addressed. I support the comments of my colleagues, Deputies Michael McGrath and McConalogue. Volatility is a problem for the dairy sector and, unfortunately, there is a probability other sectors will come under severe pressure. It is in the dairy sector that the problem really exists. There has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to examine road connectivity between Rosslare Europort through the south midlands, midlands and the west; his plans to link the M11, N24, M3, M4 and M7 in view of the importance in increasing direct accessibility with continental Europe and avoiding likely UK customs delays post-Brexit; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the new bridge at Ballina and Killaloe which is included in the capital programme 2016 to 2021 will be provided in view of the fact there is no information available as to the cost of the project or a timeframe for commencement and completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49423/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new hen harrier scheme will commence; the way in which landowners will be reimbursed; the way in which he will support the restoration of the value of the lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49505/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he plans to take to assist a group (details supplied) that has been promoting the tourism potential of the towns of Roscrea and Birr since 2005 in view of the fact that its funding under the community services programme is to be withdrawn. [49562/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop and brand midland tourism in the same way as the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ancient East have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49563/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Services Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 229. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the withdrawal of funding from the community services programme for a group (details supplied) that has been successfully promoting the heritage towns of Roscrea and Birr since 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49561/17]

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I concur with Deputy Michael McGrath. We looked for this concession because if a farmer qualified for capital gains exemption it made no sense to be paying stamp duty at the higher rate. The land structure in this country is unique in that over 70% of farms are fragmented. For viability in the future consolidation has to be welcomed and encouraged, if at all possible. This capital...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 41. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the targeted and strategic plan she has to attract the high value data management industry here in view of the attraction of Ireland to this global industry in the areas of climate, availability of green energy, access to research and a graduate workforce and our EU membership; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 502. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the next tranche of TAMS applications will be released to the local offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50496/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 519. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will go live in an area (details supplied) in view of the fact that the physical infrastructure has now been rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50305/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 533. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request that TII engage with a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49871/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 677. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50652/17]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: On the €4.5 million for ANC, I would have thought €200 million was adequate to cover applicants. Will the Minister clarify why €4.5 million is needed for the ANC scheme? I welcome the extra money for Bord Bia because with the challenges we are facing with Brexit, which we do not have to elaborate on here, Bord Bia needs all the funding it can get to withstand the market...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: The Minister did not answer the question I asked about TAMS. It was not mentioned in the budget. Is the spending on target? People have complained to me that approvals are coming very slowly at the moment. The Minister has not mentioned whether expenditure on TAMS is in deficit. Perhaps there has been an overspend. TAMS has not been mentioned.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I would like to be associated with those remarks.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I have a question on capital expenditures. We are running into problems now where people are paying a deposit on the purchase of equipment. A salesman might insist on a deposit and then the farmers run into problems when applying for a grant.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: No, these are part-purchases. The people pay a deposit to secure equipment. When they look for a grant they are penalised because they have part paid before they apply for the grant. In the modern world, these people are forced to pay a deposit to secure a deal and this is a problem when they apply for a grant for the equipment. It is occurring more frequently now and it must be...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I accept that but it must be sorted. They are bona fide applications.