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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I am confused about the Iceland agreement. Did Ms McSherry state it is solely the Minister's responsibility?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: What about organics?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: As I said, it will cost farmers money to reduce carbon, but the just transition fund is being cut by 42%.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: We are putting forward a carbon-efficient society but just transition funding, which is so important to farmers, is being cut. There is an irony there somewhere.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I have been contacted by elderly constituents, including people with disabilities, who need to have their homes adapted to their needs. Would the Government consider increasing the thresholds to adaptation grants for older people and people with disabilities? At present, the grant only extends to a maximum of €30,000 for houses that have been built for more than 12 months and only...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: When will it be finished?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the country's high inflation and high interest rates, if he will consider postponing or ditching the proposed increase in excise in both petrol of 8cpl and diesel of 6cpl due to commence on 31 March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4257/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 555. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Legislative Reviews (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 206. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Government is carrying out a full review of the Dog Breeding Act 2010, as promised under the programme for Government; the current status of this review.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4583/24]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister and his officials. Two things hit me straight away, which affect the area where I live. One is the horse and greyhound racing fund. While it is welcome that it is up by 4%, there was to be a review of it. What is the breakdown of that fund? Traditionally, it was 80:20 but there was supposed to be a review of that. Where is that review at present? There are...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Johnny Mythen: The carbon tax measures and the just transition fund are very important for farmers.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: We in Sinn Féin welcome the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024 and support its intention to supply extra coroners to the Dublin district and to provide temporary coroners to other districts when and where the need arises. As stated, this legislation was introduced as an instrument to create a legal avenue to allow the assignment and appointment of temporary coroners to the Dublin district...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Select Committee (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I second that.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: How much of the Brexit adjustment fund went to the tourism sector? Almost €8 million was allocated last year and there was nothing this year because the scheme had finished. How does the Minister propose to replace the funding? In what way will she adjust her budgets?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Okay.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: In 2024, the fund no longer exists. Am I correct to say that it is finishing?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Was there any adjustment in the Department's budget to take account of that for the sector?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Was all the money spent that was in the Brexit adjustment fund?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Was there any money left in the fund?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Was it all spent?