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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: I will bring some of the other members back in after we have heard from Deputy Charlie McConalogue and Senator Michelle Mulherin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: I cut Mr. Roddy off earlier in mid-stream so I will let him respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: I would say that is a huge debate for another day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: We will not stray into that area today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: Is it all right if the committee secretariat circulates that document?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: Before we conclude I will ask Mr. Lalor to comment. I am very interested in his idea of sowing the crop in October, closing the gate and coming back at harvest time. It sounds like an attractive proposition for many farmers. In doing that, however, is there a need for a strong rotation system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: It clearly involves an intensive use of farmyard manure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: Would Ms Scully like to sum up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Sector: Discussion (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: I thank Ms Scully for that. Are there any further questions? I thank the delegates for coming before us today. The presentations from both groups has been very informative. The discussion has brought us up to speed on the current position. We will do a report on a summary of presentations at today's meeting in the next period, which may be helpful. Ms. Westbrook might forward us...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 77. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the poor condition of the railings at Carlow courthouse; and if she will ensure that remedial works are carried out as soon as possible. [14803/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 221. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the grant assistance that is available to a person (details supplied) in receipt of a State pension non-contributory who requires two hearing aids. [14821/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 233. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can receive an extension to their placement on a CE scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15111/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 345. To ask the Minister for Health the status of reimbursement of money paid for prescription drugs in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15015/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Redundancy Payments (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 379. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the redundancy payments to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15278/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 412. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a medical card. [15398/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 413. To ask the Minister for Health to explain the reason there is such a delay in processing medical card applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15399/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 541. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the broadband roll-out for County Carlow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15371/17]

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to and support the Bill. I compliment Deputy Alan Kelly for bringing it forward. As he said, it is a commonsense Bill. I welcome the people from the industry who are in the Gallery and who have taken a day off from their businesses to support the Bill. There are 63 microbreweries around the country, the number having spiralled in the last...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Care (23 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this issue today. I have been trying to raise it for the past six or seven weeks. Eventually, my time has come. To provide background to the situation, this concerns the Cheshire home group and, in particular, my local one in Tullow in County Carlow. Cheshire Ireland is a non-profit provider that is predominantly funded by the HSE. It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Mar 2017)

Pat Deering: 140. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their medical card application. [14589/17]