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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Which country has the best practice in this regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2024)

Johnny Mythen: One point just struck me. Is there a high concentration of nitrates on coastlines in particular areas? How is this impacting the environment?

Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Claire Kerrane and Kathleen Funchion for developing our childcare policy. Childcare is an essential linchpin in the creation and sustaining of a good, healthy society. The benefits are enormous to any state or country. The added value is immeasurable and is a solid social investment in the future of our citizens. Childcare is the fundamental block to building and sustaining...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I want to raise the issue of the lack of 24-7 acute mental health beds in Wexford. I ask this in the context of the closure of St. Senan's Hospital way back in 2006. Nine acute mental health beds were closed at the hospital and it was promised they would be relocated elsewhere in County Wexford, but this never happened. Fast forward to today, somebody who has a mental health difficulty or...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: In subsection (2)(a), on page 5, where it states, "it appears to the Review Panel that the decision was erroneous by reason of a mistake of law or fact", can we include-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: On page 5, section 10A(2).

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Okay, no bother.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: In section 9 where it states "it appears to the Review Panel that the decision was erroneous by reason of a mistake of law or fact", can we add "or on material error of fact"? Material error of fact is a separate ground of review based on the principles of fairness where a mistake has had a material effect upon the decision and the action taken.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I just wish to add "material error of fact" as well to it. Basically, it is a separate ground where a review is based on the principles of fairness. That is the definition. The Minister can look at the definition. I suggest he looks at that. I would appreciate it.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: We should include "or on a material error of fact" after "mistake of law or fact" in the section.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: It gives greater scope. If someone is losing property or land or anything like that, that is the material stuff and it has an effect on that position. It is important. The wording is limited without that included.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: There are to be at least five ordinary members. Is there a definition of that? The Schedule lists "at least 2 persons with practical knowledge or experience of farming".

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: That is fine.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Industrial Disputes (23 Jul 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 1245.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the Citizens Information Board, in conjunction with her Department, refused to uphold Labour Court recommendations agreed by all parties (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31213/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Jul 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 1715.To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the proposals contained in the letter from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33329/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 1727.To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reconsider his proposed suspension of the straw incorporation measures for 2024; if he would consider including an opt-out choice for the tillage sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33535/24]

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Regional Group for bringing the motion forward at this timely junction before the budget. Every single Deputy either knows someone who is a carer or perhaps has a family member who is a carer. We have all come across cases of people who are just beyond the threshold to receive the carer's allowance. For example, John lives with his wife in County Wexford. His wife has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 116. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the process, and expected delivery time, of the 97 beds for Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38097/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (25 Sep 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a matter regarding a site purchase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38038/24]