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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 402. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on a change of immigration application for a person (details supplied); and if there is a timeframe for which it might be processed and concluded. [3847/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (1 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the tax incentives for the SME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4442/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will be introducing new measures for the warehousing of tax debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4443/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I thank all the speakers for coming in. I appreciate the efforts made by Waterways Ireland since the issue first came to light. Some significant work has been done. I could be cynical and say some of the changes are window-dressing. It was never realistic that winter mooring would be withdrawn. I do not think there is anywhere in the country where boats could be stored for five months of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Will Mr. Rowe help me on this point? Say, for example, I am convinced that my black water tank is suitable for my boat but Waterways Ireland is not satisfied it is suitable. I get it surveyed, the finding is that it is fine and dandy but Waterways Ireland still says it is not suitable. What is my recourse in that situation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I accept I can go to the Ombudsman but, with the best will in the world, it is an onerous task to do so. Boat owners are looking for a similar mechanism to what is available through other agencies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Does the OPW not have an internal dispute mechanism on which a mechanism for Waterways Ireland could be modelled?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I have some initial observations and then Mr. Rowe can respond to me. Regarding the dispute mechanism - I take on board we are probably at loggerheads on this – the feedback from boat users, particular in respect of the Shannon and the lakeways, is that there is no outcome other than the lengthy process of going to the Ombudsman. Many of them have outstanding long-standing issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I appreciate that. That is one of the things Mr. Rowe can come back with. Regarding the all-Ireland by-laws and Northern Ireland, I accept Stormont is not up and running, but Waterways Ireland could have gone through the same consultative process in Northern Ireland in tandem with what it is doing here, is that not correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I am going to ask the Shannon Lakes and Rivers Group to talk about fees. Arising from its contribution and in tandem with what has been undertaken with the dispute resolution mechanism, I would hope its representatives here would offer us what the group feels is an amenable fee structure. The groups has done tremendous work on this. We need to find a middle ground at the end of the day....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I am conscious of the time, but for the benefit of Waterways Ireland, I will crystalise the three points I would like it to take away from today. I would have started as vehemently opposed to these bylaws. I see significant progress has been made, but I have three asks to bring me on board. First, I need serious consideration to be given to the proposal outlined on the €100 charge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I would just like to see the detail because we have had -----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I know, but we have had it in the consultation that Waterways Ireland did in Northern Ireland. I would like to see it set out for us in a submission back to the committee.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress made to acquire an IDA Ireland purpose built facility in Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5508/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 73. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Longford businesses that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant; the discussions his Department has had with Longford County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5507/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (13 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 536. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the need for a dedicated behaviour therapist for the CDNT in Longford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6313/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome the THRIVE programme, which was announced by our colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, earlier this month. It offers regional and rural towns an opportunity to refurbish historic buildings up to a value of €7 million. It is a great opportunity for a town such as Longford to regenerate Connolly Barracks. The local authority is already looking at submitting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (14 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I thank both organisations for coming in. As the Chair said, they were very comprehensive submissions. The witnesses will find no enemies in this room and the committee is steadfast in its commitment to ensure that we hold onto the derogation. What we want from farm organisations is the ammunition and means so we can go to our political peers and, more importantly, go to Europe to say that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (14 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Although the witnesses might not have this information today, with regard to holding onto the 220 kg N/ha limit and keeping numbers more or less as is, where do we need to get to in respect of slurry storage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (14 Feb 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I know from your protests around the country at the minute that over-regulation is big issue. We have great sympathy for farmers with regard to that. Farmers want to be out farming, protecting the environment and doing the best for the country. They do not want to be burdened with paperwork, and it is putting a huge additional cost on them. Has the IFA given any thought to this whole...