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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Chairman and welcome the Minister and the Minister of State and their officials. The Minister of State spoke about confidence within the farming community who are considering planting. Like other members of the committee, I would have a different feel that farmers have no confidence in the Department at this time. I am not sure how the Minister of State can rebuild that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome yesterday’s publication of the long-awaited ash dieback report. A large number of farmers are waiting to see what the Department’s next steps will be. Will the new ash dieback scheme restrict what species can be chosen by farmers looking to replace their dead trees? Will it be operational for the coming planting season, which will commence in November? Last year,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: When does the Minister of State expect to make an announcement to farmers regarding a compensation package?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Will the Minister of State take into account nurseries' concerns? They have stock and want to get planting. An announcement should not be dragged out over the next number of months. Will she make one as soon as possible?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: The Minister of State mentioned the training of foresters. How many will be trained in the first intake, what is the training’s duration and when will the foresters be out in the field?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: I must leave, but I encourage the Minister of State to meet SEEFA. It will play an integral role in rebuilding farmers’ confidence in planting again.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (5 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of the payment of the school transport grant for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43214/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (5 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason behind the incorporation of payout limits (details supplied) within the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43195/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (5 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 284. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rationale behind the introduction of pay-out limits (details supplied); if she has sought guidance from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43196/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (5 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 309. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether he is considering providing funding for running costs of providing transport including drivers to individuals to and from day services as outlined in the response received from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43381/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to provide funding and support for people who, despite being in an area eligible for fibre, cannot access the fibre network due to infrastructural complications impeding their local access, for example, ducts running under a neighbour's property requiring digging; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of drivers currently on a provisional licence, per county, in tabular form; the average number of years a person has provisional licence status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43895/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 153. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the status of the proposed new station at Kilmore Quay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44056/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) can expect to receive appointments for NEPS assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43497/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 322. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has no entitlement to the household benefits package; the options available at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43652/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 406. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the funding that goes towards youth services and youth work, broken down into two categories, universal services and targeted programmes, such as UBU (Your Place Your Space); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43941/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (10 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 447. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding that goes towards youth services and youth work, broken down in to two categories, universal services and targeted programmes such UBU (Your Place Your Space); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43943/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (11 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 86. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the code of practice for remote working; and when implementation is to be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44379/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 110. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider permitting people 65+ years-of-age to work 2-3 days within Government Departments in order to assist in solving staffing problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44596/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (12 Oct 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 144. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44509/23]