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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Our beef industry is under major financial pressure. Since my election in 2016, the House has discussed the economic crisis facing the beef industry numerous times. The Taoiseach recently told people the Government would always have their back. That statement rings extremely hollow in light of the agreement with Mercosur, which will be the final nail in the coffin of the beef industry....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: The pig and poultry sectors are also undermined by this deal. Some 25,000 tonnes of pigmeat imports will be allowed into Europe at a reduced tariff and 180,000 tonnes of poultry meat imports will also be allowed in. That will have a huge impact on the European meat market. Commissioner Hogan, who was appointed by the previous Fine Gael-led Government, has allowed this to happen. When...

Mental Health Services Reports: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Our mental health services are one of the greatest issues of concern to people. There is increasing concern for the well-being of our young people in particular. The tragedies that are visiting them in all too great numbers are a worry, with solutions that are too vague and not properly resourced. The recent annual report of the Mental Health Commission and the report of the Inspector of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 109. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to address the increase in CHO 3 of the number of overdue first assessments under the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27752/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 180. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the criteria for the industry fund levy for the Central Bank was devised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27504/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 181. To ask the Minister for Finance the proposed breakdown for each contributor of the industry fund levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27505/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the commitment made to open an educate together national school in Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28127/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 310. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of squad cars and motorcycles in County Tipperary as of 2 July 2019 in comparison to 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27554/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 311. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new recruits stationed at Roscrea Garda station in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27555/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 312. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to provide a motorcycle shed, locker room and changing facilities for female staff at Nenagh Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27556/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 446. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding home help staff in County Tipperary. [27968/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: 606. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a letter of entitlement from the Government of New Zealand in relation to the driving qualifications of a person (details supplied) was not accepted as proof that he or she is properly qualified to drive a manual car; the reason he or she was not granted an Irish driver licence for a manual car; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Some members of the joint committee will be involved in the Topical Issues debate mentioned by the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Can we suspend the meeting at the relevant time and come back after the Topical Issues debate has concluded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: That is okay. I would like to hear the brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019: Motion (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister for his presentation and his officials. This industry has gone through hard economic times in recent years. If there was ever a good time to apply a levy to pig farmers, it might be now with profitability starting to rise for the first time in many years. Every industry faces new challenges. It is essential research into animal health is carried out, and the pig...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019: Motion (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Is there any question of matching funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Savage for his presentation. I do not mean this as an insult or a criticism but there were not too many answers in it. I agree with the Chairman that I cannot see how we can get to the envisaged finish point in the timetable. Until Brexit is finalised, there will be little movement in the CAP negotiations. The first point is to get agreement on the budget. I cannot see how a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: I would not expect Mr. Savage to have them to hand. Why is the Department seeking to change it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: It might help in defending the CAP budget if they are genuine in what they are trying to achieve.