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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 807. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current legal maximum overall width of an agricultural trailer or piece of towed equipment weighing more than 3.5 tonnes that is being towed by a tractor and the changes to the widths that are proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29224/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 808. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the type of agricultural trailer or piece of towed equipment being towed by a tractor to which an overall width of 3 m applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29225/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Before proceeding, I have a question. Will we not hear from all the witnesses first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Following on from Deputy Thomas Pringle's question about harvesters, I understand Mr. O'Sullivan has submitted an application for a licence in Clew Bay. On the one hand, he referred to accommodation for traditional harvesters, while, on the other, he wants the licence because of the way things have turned out in Arramara Teoranta. He has cited some of the difficulties that may confront...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: To clarify, Mr. O'Sullivan said he had a good meeting-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Yes, but to what end?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: To clarify, is Mr. O'Sullivan saying that in the previous year he issued it with a commercial contract?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: In regard to County Mayo, I am anxious that we maximise the benefit of our seaweed resources by harvesting them in a sustainable way. Mr. O'Sullivan indicated that he has applied for a licence to harvest 12,500 tonnes. What experience does he have in harvesting? Has he or his company ever harvested seaweed? Has he confidence in the Competition Authority or has he considered that option in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: He has confused me somewhat. Is he saying he was cutting it and transporting it in the boot of his car?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: He has not harvested on a commercial basis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: Much of the ground has been covered over and again. I welcome the investment that has been made in Arramara. It has been indicated that €2 million is being invested as a start. Ireland pitches itself as a small, open economy. It is good to see that this approach is working in the global village. We are competing internationally. Obviously, Acadian Seaplants is coming here because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: The main point is that Mr. Mac Eochaidh stated why the company was chosen. The opinion was that the asset - our seaweed business - could not be increased and it found Mr. Deveau's business, which has good credentials. Mr. Deveau has described the €2 million investment in Arramara Teoranta and explained why he sees the need for the licence. What will that investment mean for jobs,...

Topical Issue Debate: Clinical Trials (15 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I appreciate the opportunity to debate this critical issue. From the information I have garnered it appears that if the matter is not addressed it will seriously and adversely impact on our current and emerging indigenous clinical research industry and our ability to grow the sector. That will, in turn, affect our ability to engage in research and development for veterinary medicines,...

Topical Issue Debate: Clinical Trials (15 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: First and foremost, my concern relates to the disparity between the transposition of the directive into Irish law and its transposition in other member states with the result that others areas are put at more of an advantage. I am told the British system is similar to ours but the sheer volume of applications means that it can be more readily self-financing compared to the small number of...

Topical Issue Debate: Clinical Trials (15 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Projects (15 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 472. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North-East Leader in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo. [30829/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 501. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to extend the pyrite remediation scheme to County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31377/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the commemorative activities planned to mark the centenary of the passage into law of the Home Rule Act on 18 September 1914, which laid the ground for the treaty and full independence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31149/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Controls (17 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of private aircraft searched by customs for drugs in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32618/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Michelle Mulherin: 460. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership by a company (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the continuing delay; if it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32036/14]