Results 341-360 of 399 for long speaker:Jackie Cahill

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Foresty Partnership Agreements: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Foresty Partnership Agreements: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Issues specific to the Agriculture, Food and Marine Sectors: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...have the most sustainable dairy production in Europe. Mr. Carroll outlined that our beef production is the fifth most sustainable in Europe. Irrespective of how sustainable we are, we will be a long way from meeting our climate change targets. We need to focus on what Ireland can do to ensure we can farm sustainably and commercially. One of the most interesting points made by the Irish...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...we support the Bill. He has been at the forefront of defending the rights of mortgage holders in this country. He introduced a Mortgage Resolution Bill, which is before the Dáil, that will go a long way towards trying to right some of the wrongs that have been done. Deputy McGrath referred to the sale by Permanent TSB of €4.5 billion worth of loans, €3 billion of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Issues specific to the Agriculture, Food and Marine Sectors: Discussion (13 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...Mr. McCormack, spoke about putting climate change to bed. I do not believe we will ever put it to bed. While we can meet the challenges it presents, we will face climate change challenges for as long as we are around. My conclusion, having listened to the four presentations, is that we can find solutions to the climate change challenges facing the country. Mercosur and Brexit are out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 44. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the lack of a dedicated physiotherapy service for adults with neurological conditions in south County Tipperary resulting in long waiting lists and limited access to therapies, especially physiotherapy. [6412/18]

National Broadband Procurement Process: Statements (7 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...to that transaction remain unresolved to this day. On this occasion big business, in the shape of Eir, was allowed to cherry-pick the most lucrative areas in the country, while it strung the Government along with promises of tendering for the less profitable rural areas. However, when it had what it wanted it was out the door like a scalded cat, citing commercial, regulatory and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Jackie Cahill: 205. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the decision to make Freestyle Libre available on the long term illness scheme for children and young persons only; when this will be made available to all persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5101/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harrier Programme: Discussion (30 Jan 2018)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome the officials from the Department. We are having a long session here on what is a hugely important issue. A large amount of land is affected across a number of counties. The Department officials state this scheme is successful because of the number of applicants and that there is general welcome for it among farmers. That is not the case. Farmers are applying for this scheme...

Shortage of Teachers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2018)

Jackie Cahill: I compliment our spokesperson, Deputy Thomas Byrne, on tabling this issue in Private Members' time. The crisis in teaching and its impact on our education system, if unresolved, will cause long-term damage to our economy. If we do not restore the prestige of the teaching profession, in how we value it as a society and how we reward it by way of salary, the best young men and women will not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Roles, Responsibilities and Key Programmes of Bord Bia: Discussion (23 Jan 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...it to that standard. We have all bought into the need for quality assurance which retailers and consumers are demanding. However, processors have been allowed to get away with it for too long. I am not saying every animal produced should attract the same premium, but there should definitely be some premium paid on all animals leaving a quality assured farm. The quality assurance scheme...

Section 39 Agency Staff Reimbursements: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2018)

Jackie Cahill: ...for society and communities throughout the country. They include hospices, disability organisations and other agencies. The Government has completely washed its hands of the issue and for far too long has dismissed it. The Health Act 2004 covers section 38 and section 39 organisations. Employees in section 38 organisations are public sector workers and thus subject to pay...

Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)

Jackie Cahill: ...Private Members' time. I thank my colleague, Deputy Butler, for the work she has done on this issue. The way in which we look after older people and the degree to which we facilitate them to live longer in their own homes will determine the quality of our society. These are issues that matter greatly and have a direct impact on people's lives. Fortunately, we are now living longer and...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2017)

Jackie Cahill: ...pubs in rural areas and rural towns. There is great craic in playing a game of 25, which is described by the Oxford Dictionaryas a game played by the peasant Irish. I have enjoyed playing it for long hours in country pubs but, unfortunately, that social fabric is becoming a thing of the past. This legislation will cause rural isolation and social isolation of this nature causes mental...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (12 Dec 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 281. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for theFreeStyle Libre to be available on the HSE's long-term illness scheme for persons with diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52750/17]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (6 Dec 2017)

Jackie Cahill: .... We need legislation that will allow us to offer a robust defence of the integrity of the industry. If people are using prohibited substances, there should be stringent ways of dealing with the issue. The long delays between when a report is made on an animal being treated with a substance and the imposition of a fine or sanctions for such behaviour must be addressed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: ...I suppose there has been much adverse publicity for the sector. The sector needs the mechanics of this Bill in order to deal with the issues it currently faces. Issues are dragging on for far too long and they are not being dealt with promptly enough. Talking to members of the sector, their hands are tied as regards advancing those issues quickly. The proposed Bill could tighten up a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Horticulture Sector (8 Nov 2017)

Jackie Cahill: ...is there? We saw the mushroom sector virtually abandoned when Brexit hit and a number of growers went out of business. The nursery sector, in particular, is a significant employer. They have long-term contracts. I visited a major nursery in my constituency employing 20 and it had contracts. They had plants sown they will sell in three or four years' time. Unfortunately, many of...

National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Jackie Cahill: ...the lack of a clear vision and policy framework for towns and villages in rural areas. If the plan goes ahead as presented in this draft, the rural towns in my constituency, which have been under pressure for long years, will go into even greater decline.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Activities (26 Oct 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 219. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the medium and long-term plans Coillte has in managing and developing in the interests of all parties the contract arrangements with private growers and suppliers to it in view of the fact that arrangements are not satisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45561/17]