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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 268. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Forestry Appeals Committee appeal hearings scheduled for October, November and December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31994/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 269. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the current backlog of 500 appeals is expected to be cleared by the Forestry Appeals Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31996/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 270. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Forestry Appeals Committee has now set up multiple divisions to hear appeals; if not, when it will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31997/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I wish the witnesses a good afternoon and thank them for participating. Mr. Gallagher did not have too far to travel. It is good to have him here. I apologise for being late for the start of the meeting. Wednesday is like musical chairs around the Oireachtas with committees and other sorts of engagement. I will keep it brief. I have a few observations rather than questions and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the follow-ups completed by his Department and road authorities in respect of works carried out on roads, such as road opening, in cases in which reinstatement works deteriorate in the aftermath of their completion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32136/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to tax back for shoppers from overseas; if he will categorically rule out raising the threshold to help protect struggling retailers, craft producers and other Irish producers, and help protect the competitiveness of Ireland as a holiday destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32137/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 74. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32213/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the commitment will be reaffirmed not to reduce teacher numbers in schools for the lifetime of schools (details supplied); the number of teachers that will be provided in each school in the cluster for the forthcoming academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32179/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to previous requests from this Deputy, if she will include the much-needed new primary school for Waterville, County Kerry in the new capital programme; her views on the fact that the existing building is totally unsuitable for modern educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32180/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Oct 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 117. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is not receiving credited contributions; if their record will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32102/20]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: On a point of order, the Opposition groups are now being offered 14 minutes when they sought 15 minutes yesterday. In a two-hour debate they are arguing over one minute. Deputy McGrath just said 14 minutes is not enough. His group's submission yesterday sought 15 minutes. People are watching the proceedings at home. The Government is trying its best to compromise here.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: They are arguing over one minute.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The time Deputy McGrath has spent on his feet arguing was about one minute.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: That is how cynical the Opposition is.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: When the Opposition wrote to the Government-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: What the Government-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Why does Deputy Mac Lochlainn need two rounds?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work of his Department to develop the bioeconomy for the benefit of farmers and local agri-food business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33508/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the three Ministers for being here with us and all the staff who are here as well at this unearthly hour. This question is about the development of the bioeconomy. Can I get an update on what efforts the Department is making to develop to the bioeconomy? Obviously, there are huge opportunities here for regional development and for farmers, fishermen and foresters as well so I would...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is clear important work is going on and that is very welcome. I will emphasise the importance of continued investment in the area of research and development. We need to continue that work if we are to give opportunities to residents of parts of the country such as where I come from in south Kerry to have prosperous futures. As I said,...