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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 833. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will heed the call for action in Palestine's Call, the open letter recently sent to all Oireachtas Members from Palestine civil and political society; the action he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24572/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 1503. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will make payments as soon as possible from the producer organisation funding due to the commercial mushroom producers for the 2015 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24503/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 1513. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to review all penalties imposed on farmers during 2010 to 2015 in view of a High Court decision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24732/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 1514. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of inspections that were carried out in County Tipperary between 2010 and 2015 in tabular form; the percentage of these inspections that incurred penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24733/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 1515. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in County Tipperary that were penalised during 2010 to 2015 who appealed the decision; the percentage of the appeals that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24734/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 1648. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will investigate the broadband blackspot that is being experienced by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24672/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 1663. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are grants available for the installation of biodigesters as the economic and organic waste management benefit are evidence-based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24731/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 801. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the criteria for entry into the knowledge transfer scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26758/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit: Discussion with Mushroom Industry (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Reilly for his detailed and concise presentation and his proposals for aid to his sector. The PRSI proposal seems very practical. Does Mr. Reilly have costings for the proposals such as the PRSI, tax relief and renewable heat incentive? The Irish producers have been under pressure from Polish product in the UK market and we accept that what has happened is outside the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister. Given the income crisis in all sectors, whatever the Government or the Department does, it must try to get the available funding to inside the farm gate. That is essential. Deputy McConalogue made points on the beef genomics scheme. Regarding the beef discussion groups, consider the restrictions and the requirement that one must sell cattle to factories to qualify...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: Sorry. That is my misunderstanding. The Minister spoke about the co-funding for the €11 million. I wish the Minister luck when he goes to divide the €22 million given the income crisis that exists. Whatever route he takes, he will make more enemies than friends. We will leave that to the Minister to decide. Every sector is in crisis. The Minister mentioned that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: On the appeals and the O'Connor case, this is a real case of David versus Goliath. A farmer took the Department to the High Court, where he won his case, but now finds he has another Everest to climb. In our part of the country, there is huge unease about the inspection procedure that was in operation. A significant number of farmers in our area suffered significant penalties. I know of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: I know farmers who have their paperwork sent to the departmental offices at Johnstown Castle but the payment has not yet come through to them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: How long does it take to process applications at Johnstown Castle?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: I was not criticising Bord Bia at all. I was looking for more funding for it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (27 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: Senator Daly mentioned the industry’s reputation and this is not doing it any good. Everything is not rosy in the industry. Many trainers are exiting the business saying they cannot make ends meet. Deputy Penrose made the point about a value for money review. Surely that would have been a critical thing for the board to have done when a CEO is starting his third term to see whether...

Other Questions: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: 18. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the number of community gardaí in the Tipperary Garda division. [27400/16]

Other Questions: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: What are the Minister's plans to increase the number of community gardaí in the Tipperary Garda division? In the five years from 2011 to 2016 the number of community gardaí in Tipperary has decreased by 26%. Unfortunately, in the last number of years Tipperary has been receiving unwanted attention in regard to the level of crime in the county. Approximately 12 months ago, a...

Other Questions: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: The Garda Inspectorate 2014 crime investigation report identified issues that raised questions about the real value placed on community policing in the Garda Síochána and in regard to the inconsistency of approach to community garda. There are a couple of points I would like to make in that regard. The percentage of gardaí engaged in administrative and non-operational duties...

Other Questions: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Tánaiste for her response. As I said earlier, there has been huge focus on the level of organised crime in Tipperary. Thankfully, the Garda Síochána has in the recent past cracked some of those criminal gangs and it is hoped this will lead to convictions. The closure of rural Garda stations enforces the need for community garda. I welcome the Tánaiste's...