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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (10 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 983. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be a derogation for scallop fishermen who are fishing off the southern coast of the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6421/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Loan Scheme (11 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are circumstances under which the 70% loan-to-value ratio of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan will be reviewed for applicants whose incomes have been affected by Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7807/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I know quite a bit about this because my training was in horticulture in Kildalton College many years ago. What consultation have the witnesses had with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the peat industry through Bord na Móna? I know how important peat is for soft fruit, vegetables, mushrooms and so on. I do not agree about the alternatives but have the witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Most of the questions I had wanted to ask have been asked already, but I will ask Mr. Lucas just one question. What dialogue did the Department have with the nursery people, that is, the mushroom, vegetable and fruit people? They are in dire straits with what is coming down the tracks and facing them. They do not see the alternative that is being spoken about because I do not believe that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Members and witnesses are requested to use the mute buttons on their devices when necessary. I am joined by the clerk and assistant clerk. I remind members and witnesses to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment even when in silent mode. I refer to all meetings held from 30 September 2020 to 11...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Dr. Ryan. I will now go to the first questioner, Deputy O'Callaghan. I ask each Deputy or Senator to confirm that they are within the precincts of Leinster House before they start.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Would Dr. Ryan like to reply or to direct that question to somebody else?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I am afraid it is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I have received apologies from Deputies Alan Farrell and Ó Cathasaigh. That will allow more time for members to put their questions and have them answered. I will be able to allow Deputy O'Callaghan back in before the end, if he so wishes. The next speaker is Deputy Conway-Walsh, followed by Senator Dolan. I ask members to confirm that they are in the precincts of Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I will have to cut you off, Professor Cunnane. Do you have a final comment to make?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The next speaker is Senator Aisling Dolan. I ask her to indicate whether she is in Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The next speaker is Senator Pauline O'Reilly. Could she confirm she is in the precincts of Leinster House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Our next speaker is Deputy Ó Ríordáin. Could he confirm that he is in Leinster House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Professor Cusack. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan would be the next questioner, but Senator Flynn is online. She is not on the precincts of Leinster House, though, so she has given me two questions to ask. Since this is her speaking slot, I will ask those questions for her and hand over to whichever witness is most appropriate to reply. Before I do, though, Professor Cusack spoke...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Dr. Ryan cannot hear Professor Cunnane. Would he like to call on somebody else?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Professor Cunnane. The next questioner is Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan. I ask the Deputy to confirm that he is within the precincts of Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Apologies have been received from Deputy Alan Farrell. The next questioner is Deputy Ó Laoghaire. I ask the Deputy to confirm that he is in Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The next questioner was to be Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. I have apologies but I do not think he is here. Senator Rónán Mullen is next. I ask the Senator to confirm that he is on the precincts of Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Our next speaker is Senator Malcolm Byrne. I ask him to confirm that he is in the precincts of Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Expansion of Technological Universities: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Whoever is going to reply has about 30 seconds left.