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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (16 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: 516. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the review of the entitlements of a person (details supplied) under the basic payment scheme allocated to them since 2002 will be expedited; if findings of the review will be furnished in an efficient manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23222/17]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: When is Bord na gCon coming in?

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: I wish to share time with Deputy Murphy O'Mahony and Deputy Cahill.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: Arguably, Brexit poses one of the biggest risks to farmers, exporters and jobs in the agrifood sector since the foundation of the State. According to a recent report by Bord Bia, the agrifood industry in Ireland has already lost up to €570 million in sterling depreciation. The depreciation alone threw the mushroom industry into turmoil, with the loss of €7 million in exports...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (9 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: 261. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated amount it would cost the State to exclude maintenance payments from means assessment for social welfare payments; if he has previously investigated the feasibility of same; if he will consider this action as part of future budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21592/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (9 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: 263. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his short and long-term plans for the community employment and employment services and programmes, with particular reference to their benefits in rural areas; his plans for an increase or reduction in places on programmes in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21395/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: As Deputy Mattie McGrath said, the invitation to the Minister to meet the people in the area is still open. People in this area will not let go of this issue. Last Saturday week, they stopped the road for two hours. That was not done lightly as we are peaceful people in Kilkenny. We tend not to block roads unless there is a reason for it. It is welcome that signage and lining will be...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: That would be good.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: I thank the Minister. His presence there alone would show how seriously he is taking this issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: I would like to share time with my neighbours, Deputies Mary Butler and Mattie McGrath, whose constituencies are served by the road I am highlighting.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: I thank the Minister, Deputy Ross, for coming to the House to discuss this matter. In fairness, the Minister responded to Deputy McGuinness and me when we raised this matter as a Topical Issue in this Chamber last year. We invited him to come down and look at the Piltown bypass, which is a section of the N24 route between Waterford city and Carrick-on-Suir, and he said he would do so. As...

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: The money is unspent.

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: The money is unspent.

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: Brexit is another issue coming down the line and the beef sector is the most exposed to Brexit with 50% of all Irish beef exported to the UK. The negotiations may take a year or two years and the beef sector will be hardest hit, especially the suckler herd. Teagasc has advised that €4.50 per kg is needed for the survival of the beef industry here. At the moment one would be lucky to...

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: Yes.

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: That will be three more than we have.

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: It is not getting to where the money is needed.

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: 9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing the level of direct support for the suckler cow herd to €200 per cow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21065/17]

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: I ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing the level of direct support for the suckler cow herd to €200 per cow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. I have spoken to the Minister on several occasions on this. I reckon money will be left over from Pillar 2 that will not be spent on other schemes so, if there is a surplus, will the...

Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (4 May 2017)

Bobby Aylward: The administrative burden and low returns of the Government's new €52 million beef data and genomics programme are undermining this vital industry as the scheme is running at 30% behind its participation target, due a lot of issues with red tape. The original target was 35,000 but fewer than 24,500 have signed up. Does the Minister agree that the 35,000 farmers' enrolment target is...