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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact Assessments (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 1272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the evidential basis used by his Department that allows for a 500 m or 5 ha threshold for the removal of hedgerows without permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54769/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact Assessments (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 1273. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider reducing the 500 m threshold for permits for the removal of hedgerows pending the outcome of the EIA (agriculture) review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54770/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank everyone for the presentations. As Senator Ardagh said, it is lovely to hear positivity, although I know the witnesses are outlining challenges as well. I will share another positive story that comes with challenges and caveats as well. I recently met Amanda Fox of Cara autism support services. I met her in the company of another young woman, who I will call "Sarah", even though...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It is not as immediately evident. With somebody who is visually impaired, that can be seen it straight away but we cannot tell with somebody with autism.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I have to admit I was not aware of this until I met Cara and Sarah and they opened my eyes to it completely. My young fellow is mad about dogs and I would have been one of the people telling their children to go over and pet the dog. I will not do that now. It is certainly not in people's minds in the same way as it is for guide dogs for visually impaired people. Huge work needs be done...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank Deputy Duffy for allowing me to step into his slot. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I hope the Limerick delegation will forgive me if I focus in a more parochial way on the Waterford representatives. Looking around the table, I imagine there will be plenty of time for Limerick questions too. I acknowledge the amount of work that has been done by Mr. Walsh and Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I know the preponderance of demand is in the city but there are real constraints along the coast, as the witnesses identified in their opening statement. Tramore and Dungarvan are the bigger population centres. I see there are only plans for nine social homes to be delivered for Dunmore East in the council's future programme master summary. It is similar for Ardmore. Are we confident that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: That is certainly true on the ground. I also wish to discuss above-the-shop living in Waterford. It comes with a host of co-benefits, such as those relating to the decarbonisation programme under Project 2040 to bring people back into city centres, or even in terms of injecting retail life. Many towns and cities throughout the country die a death after 6 p.m. We should be bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the south Wexford rail line in terms of both freight and passenger service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55858/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to scale capacity, service and increase line speed on the Waterford to Limerick line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55859/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding business energy supports; the number of businesses applying; if it is sufficient; the updated costings from the scheme based on uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55829/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a timeline for the roll-out and implementation of the cargo bike scheme; the oversight that will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55828/22]

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am sure I will be issuing an invitation to Waterford in a little while as well. Deputies Leddin and Bruton are next.

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: There has never been a man like my father for answering a question with a question. Maybe it was his way of dealing with four inquisitive children when he was bringing us up, but I doubt it. I feel he probably came hard-wired that way. In any case, it was, and still is at times, like being stuck in a Socratic dialogue where we would ask, "Dad, why does that happen?" and get the response,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Before coming here, I met with representatives of the Samaritans in Buswells Hotel. I met with John and Eddie from the Waterford branch. They told me the only person who receives a payment of any kind in that branch is the person who comes in to clean once a week. It is an outstanding voluntary organisation. If people have a need to pick up the phone, somebody will be at the far end of...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I will pick up on a point that Deputy Paul Murphy raised and with which I agree. COP26 failed to agree a facility on loss and damage. It is the central issue of COP27, which is taking place in Africa geographically approximate to the terrible catastrophe playing out in the Horn of Africa. News has just broke that the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Gaeltachta (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 25. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad a dhéanfar chun a chinntiú go mbeidh rochtain níos fearr ag pobail faoi mhíbhuntáiste ar an nGaeilge agus ar na ceantair Ghaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [56953/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 53. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which climate action, adaptation and sustainability will be considered and prioritised in the development of the sports campus at Abbotstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56952/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 106. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the anti-racism strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56949/22]