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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 481. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be a new ash dieback scheme for impacted owners available from January 2023 in the new forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51035/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (13 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 485. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the grant assistance that may be available for the refurbishment of a community centre in a Clár area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50975/22]

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome the expansion of the employment permits system to allow for a growing workforce to be made readily available here in Ireland. I constantly speak to business owners, machinery operators and farmers. The message I have been getting for a long time now is that there is a major shortage of workers for key parts of the economy. I am consistently contacted by employers, particularly in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: This is not the first time I have stood in this Chamber to talk about crime. I want to make a few specific points about the escalating situation in County Tipperary. Last Thursday night there was a large public meeting in Moyle Rovers GAA club, which illustrates the growing public concern about the levels of crime and criminal activity. The first point I want to make relates to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: The trespass laws most definitely need to be strengthened and not just in the context of illegal hunting. Anyone found on property who has no right to be there should face far more severe penalties. Rural crime is not the only issue in my county. There are also problems with anti-social behaviour in town centres, including Ballina, Nenagh and Clonmel. I have had numerous complaints in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I remind all witnesses, members and those in the Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. Today's meeting is the continued examination of the horticultural peat supply. The committee will hear from representatives of Growing Media Ireland, the Commercial Mushroom Producers Co-operative Society Limited and the Kildare Growers Group. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Neenan and call Ms McManus.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: That was a comprehensive answer for Senator Boyhan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I wish to make clear that only one has refused. Officials from the other Departments will be here in two weeks' time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: There is no point in Deputy Carthy breaking a habit.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 4. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Sick Leave Act 2022 will be implemented; when statutory sick leave days will be made available to employees; the number of annual sick leave days that employees will be entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50570/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I call Mr. O'Rourke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy, Mr. O'Rourke wishes to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: Did I cut Deputy Browne off? Does he have another question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I will answer because I am the only Government Deputy left in the session. This cannot be justified. There is no justification for it. Whatever way you look at it, whether it is upside-down or downside-up, the import of peat into this country is completely illogical. I think it was Ms McManus who said that if you put a credit scorecard on the emissions in importing peat, it has to do more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the witnesses for participating in today's meeting. Their frustration and their anxiety - that is not even a strong enough word - for their industry is apparent, and their genuineness about trying to find a solution comes across very clearly. Tomorrow, the committee will launch its report on issues impacting dog welfare in Ireland. There will be an opportunity for photographs on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 164. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are small business loans available to a publican and restaurant owner who is under ongoing financial pressure as a result of the Covid-19-related lockdowns, particularly in relation to meeting mortgage and loan repayment due to the period of reduced operations and revenues; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (11 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a house built in 2005 with an MPRN from 2006 can qualify for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland funding under the better energy warmer homes scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49701/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Jackie Cahill: 295. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason that his Department will not permit public access to the swimming pool in the Garda College in Templemore, given that there is a long tradition in the town of locals and groups being able to access this very important local amenity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50242/22]