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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter. The appointments of people have been questionable. There are clear messages from the top to the middle and the bottom on what went on and there are transcripts. The Department has all of that in its possession. Allegations were made against the people at the bottom but the one thing the Government should do is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I agree with Deputy Ring that an independent person has to come in. The Minister of State is referring to it going back to IFI to look at it before it comes out again. He should forget about that because the problem has gone too deep. The Minister of State has said that different letters came in. The people who sent files signed their names to them so this is not hidden; it is out in the...

Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Like other Members, I think the way that this is being rushed through the Dáil is crazy. There is nothing to say that in January we could not go through this thoroughly. The Minister of State seems to be putting stuff in. He comes from a farming background as well. Thresholds will be put in for farmers to get licences. It is like driving a car. The day you have to get a licence for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Ms Carey. Dr. Fanning will give make an opening statement on the tuberculosis, TB.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the witnesses. As politicians, we are good at giving out or highlighting issues, but a few things have to be acknowledged. On the organic scheme, we have to acknowledge it when people roll up their sleeves and put in the work. I have seen Jack Nolan at 12 midnight in town halls, and it showed in the number of people who were there. It is very important to bring the information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I am sorry to interrupt Dr. Barrett. Are cows which are under 36 months and in calf included?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: So pregnant animals are not in it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: When will all this kick in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What I am saying is that the schemes of the people behind are kicking in in January. Mr. O'Mahony's scheme is not kicking in that quick. When does the TB scheme kick in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We must bear in mind that some of those people that were forgotten or who lost out early in 2001 and 2002, when they got nothing, they were left high and dry and some of them had to go out to work. They would not have got the opportunity to do the green certificate. Does Mr. Morrin understand me? I have looked at a lot of cases and there is one or two things in every one that is catching...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Mr. Morrin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Will women in farming get that as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What about women in farming who are older? Is there a new scheme coming in? My understanding is that they can make an application.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What about ACRES and the BDGP? Could the witnesses elaborate as well on the women in farming scheme if there is more information on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I am familiar with the designation and the consent to which Mr. Morrison referred. The problem is that it is the NPWS that needs to come to the table here to facilitate those farmers. I fully understand that the Department must go by the rules and regulations, but there is a problem in that regard that the NPWS will have to address.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: A lot of breeding birds use trees to nest. I have talked to people, including people in the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, about this idea of blocking certain activities. It flies in the face of what we are about with breeding to stop people from sowing hedgerows. Those two aspects need to be teased out for phase 2.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome everyone. The purpose of today's meeting is to resume an examination of agricultural schemes in respect of the eradication of bovine tuberculosis and compensation. The committee will hear from officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. All those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify the reasoning a student who is studying for a Master's in education and providing substitution in a school cannot receive payment for the five days of work; the reason that this is cut to four days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62154/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 540. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 587 of 4 October 2022, when the staff of a nursing home (details supplied) will receive the €1,000 pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61693/22]