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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I understand Mr. McDonald listened in to the earlier part of the meeting. Is he concerned that a witness stated he has 6,000 tonnes of plastic belonging to the IFFPG, and the IFFPG stated in response it understood there were 1,000 tonnes of plastic involved? Is Mr. McDonald concerned, in terms of carrying out the Department's checks and balances, there is a discrepancy of 5,000 tonnes of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: This plastic is to be found in the yards of those who are not private contractors, as these people have a contract. If we go by what Mr. Waker said, he was a supplier and that plastic he referenced is from last year, as none of that product has come in yet for this year. There is a large volume of plastic in other yards around the country. Is Mr. McDonald concerned about that? If there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: If I were to set off in my lorry to go to a farm and were I to pick up the plastic on that farm and if I had the numbers attached to it on which the levy was paid - the important aspect is that 100% of the levy is being paid - is Mr. McDonald saying there is not an obligation on the IFFPG to accept that plastic? I am not singling the IFFPG out but is there not an obligation on whosoever is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: There could be 10,000 to 15,000 tonnes of plastic around the country on which the levy has been paid. If you had 1,000 tonnes of plastic and 500 farmers brought it on their tractors and trailers to a bring centre, they could tip it without a problem and could give the figures attaching to the plastic. If, however, you have gathered the plastic on which the levy has been paid and it would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Is the Department concerned about the volume of plastic that may be brought in from the North given its lower price there and no levies would be paid on it? When a person applies for a licence or on a yearly basis, does any Department official go through the recommended operators who have permits to ensure there is not a large volume of plastic around the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I have a final question. Is Mr. McDonald concerned that this system was set up for payment at the beginning, as Deputy Carthy said, and at the end when plastic is left back, while the farmer has to pay at both ends, which is tough?

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister for being present and I wish to pay a compliment to Deputy Cahill. As well as bringing this Bill forward, he is Chairman of our committee. With Deputies Carthy and Martin Browne and the Senators on the committee, we might have disagreements but it is an enjoyable committee to be in, and I have been on three of them. Deputy Cahill is very constructive. He raps us on...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. There is not a Deputy in the Dáil who would be against anything that can help the housing situation. That is the first thing that needs to be said. We have come up with a lot of reports, legislation and different ideas in the past few years but, the bottom line is, unfortunately, they are not helping the situation on the ground. ...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I worked in the construction sector for many years, be it in housing, pipework or whatever. Last Saturday night, I watched the news and the headline from the Fine Gael Ard-Fheis was the Tánaiste announcing that Fine Gael was committing to building 40,000 houses every year. That is great if the Tánaiste knows of a way to do this, but as someone who has worked in the sector for many...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Tánaiste for his answer. The first thing that needs to be realised is that we need to get away the cycle of boom and bang. That is why people are reluctant to go into apprenticeships. While the Minister, Deputy Harris, is bringing stuff forward, and I welcome that, there does not seem to be a lot of movement in the wet trades. The other side of it is that there seems...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 420. To ask the Minister for Health the person or body responsible for the recent advertisement for unpaid assistant psychologist roles within the HSE services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26340/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 421. To ask the Minister for Health the number of assistant psychologists who are currently working in a voluntary capacity within HSE services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26341/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 422. To ask the Minister for Health the position of the HSE on the recruitment of assistant psychologists in an unpaid capacity by HSE services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26342/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 423. To ask the Minister for Health if recruitment for unpaid assistant psychologists positions will be readvertised as paid positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26343/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 424. To ask the Minister for Health when the HSE will make an announcement on whether the current national pilot advanced placement incentives programme is to be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26344/21]