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Prime Time Investigates Programme on Department of Health: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: Without rehashing what has been already said, I wish to make the point that the actions of the Department of Health in compiling dossiers and information about children with disabilities was vile and obscene. It is unfortunate - I am being mild in my use of the word "unfortunate" - that there is not a single member of Cabinet here for this debate. I stand corrected, I note the Minister for...

Project Ireland 2040: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: I also thank the Rural Independent Group for bringing this motion before the Dáil. It is opportune that it was tabled for this week because we are talking about the NDP in the context of the motion and in recent days the Government launched yet another report, namely, Our Rural Future. What we had once again this week was another big launch but little vision. The Government's plan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed legislation giving asylum seekers the right to apply for an Irish driver licence, as promised in the White Paper on direct provision; if the legislation is on track to be introduced before summer 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18031/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the necessary steps have been made to ensure that EU Directive 2014/92 has been respected by the end of the first quarter of 2021 as outlined in the White Paper on Direct Provision; if asylum seekers continue to face difficulties opening bank accounts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18032/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that asylum seekers are facing difficulties ascertaining employment due to suspicions surrounding the legitimacy of their work permits; if she plans to introduce work permits in a new format as per recommendations by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Protection (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 313. To ask the Minister for Health the cost associated with the practice of his Department of collating and maintaining dossiers of sensitive information on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State in each of the years 2010 to 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17734/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Protection (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 314. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that all families affected by the practice of his Department of collating and maintaining dossiers of sensitive information on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State will be informed of this fact and provided with copies of all documentation of this nature; when he plans for contact to be made with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 401. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares under organic production by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18039/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 402. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of participants in the organic farming scheme by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18040/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 403. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average amount received by participant in the organic farming scheme by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18041/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 404. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of farmland and number of hectares he is targeting for organic production by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18042/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 405. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for compensation as a result of avian influenza from 2020 to date in tabular form; the number of successful applications; the number of successful applicants that have since received their compensation in full to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18043/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 406. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations governing the importation of non-native bees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18044/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 407. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the threat posed to native bees as a result of the importation of non-native bees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18045/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 408. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives that are planned to re-engage farmers with forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18046/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 409. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he plans to take to reform the forestry licensing system and to address the manner in which it discriminates against farmers unable to complete their own NIS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18047/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: 410. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the role of project manager of project woodland is a full-time position; the number of hours allocated to this role per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18048/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Proposed Amendments to the Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions: Discussion (14 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank all the farm organisations for their attendance at this meeting which was called because of the very serious concerns among committee members on the position as articulated by the INHFA on the GAEC 2 proposals. Will the INHFA representatives outline what exactly they see as being the potential concerns from these proposals as outlined? I hope they have had an opportunity to see...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Proposed Amendments to the Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions: Discussion (14 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank the Department officials for being present. I want to go back to the issue of GAEC 2. If we look at the different negotiating positions, small word changes can make a big impact. I know this from my time in Europe. When one moves from "eligible area" to "agricultural land" or vice versa, or when one uses the word "minimum" or "appropriate", the words can have very different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implications of Climate Action Plan for Agricultural Sector: Teagasc (14 Apr 2021)

Matt Carthy: I reiterate my thanks to the two professors and I send my best wishes to Professor Boyle as he moves on. I have a number of questions that relate, in the first instance, to the opening statement, which alluded to major reductions equivalent to 51% by 2030 that would require a substantial reduction in the amount of agricultural activity in Ireland. Does this convey that Teagasc is not...