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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Mr. Gleeson said he is not afraid to put resources into solving this issue, which I welcome. A director of forestry has been talked about. We will get a new director of forestry to oversee the procedures and issues with the sector. Is the plan that the director of forestry would be an outside appointment with a fresh perspective on the issues in the sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2021)

Jackie Cahill: We might agree to differ. As Mr. Gleeson said, the buck stops with him. I appreciate that. I refer to carbon sequestration, the programme for Government targets for afforestation and our battle against climate change. Has the Department done a sum on the loss over the lifetime of the plantations that were targeted in the programme for Government? How much of a loss is that sequestration...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Regarding the blanket ban on afforestation on designated land - hen harrier land and so on - some environmentalists argue that different stages of afforestation can create proper habitats for the species that the designations are designed to protect. I am not saying that we could plant 100% of designated land in the morning, but a percentage of that land could be planted over a period of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2021)

Jackie Cahill: This is a bugbear on mine. The capital value of that land was decimated with the designation. While some schemes were put in place, they have not restored the capital value. I appreciate that this matter is under review. My final point will be on ash dieback. It has not been referred to much today, although it was mentioned by Deputy Browne. It is a serious problem in my county and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2021)

Jackie Cahill: We are ending on the button. I got cross words from the clerk for going a good bit over time this morning. We have had a good discussion on forestry. I appreciate the participation of Mr. Gleeson and his officials. This is our sixth meeting on the subject. As I stated at the outset, that is because of our concern for the sector. We on this side of the table might be getting cranky,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Apologies have been received from Deputy Paul Kehoe and Senator Victor Boyhan. Senator Daly has a family bereavement. There was an accident on Monday and the Senator is unable to attend because of that. Before we begin, I remind members that, in the context of the current Covid-19 restrictions, only the Chairman and staff are present in the committee room. All members must join remotely...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: The agenda for today is ongoing issues in the forestry sector. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for land use and biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett. She is accompanied by the following officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ms Patricia Kelly, head of the forestry division, Mr. Kevin Collins,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I call Deputy Carthy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Okay. I call Deputy Fitzmaurice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Okay, I thank Deputy Carthy. I call Senator Lombard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I call on Deputy Browne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I apologise to Deputy Browne. I will come back to him in a second.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I have some questions. The Minister of State said the Department had not received any submissions to date on all the cases that have been delayed because of SI 293 of 2021. If we do get submissions, is there a plan in place to ensure this will not cause further delay? Alternatively, are we looking at a scenario like we had with emergency legislation needed for appeals in the recent past?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: There are many hen harrier areas in my county. There is clear evidence that different stages of afforestation are proving beneficial to the creation of habitats for hen harriers and that wide open spaces are not necessarily what is most beneficial for them. We will not get into an argument on that. Doctors differ and patients die. There is clear evidence about different stages of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Aug 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Others wanted to come in but we are over our allocated time. On behalf of the committee, I thank the Minister of State and her officials for engaging with us today about issues facing this important sector. The Minister of State has not answered my question about ash dieback. The committee will continue to focus on forestry issues. We are concerned about the sector. There is a lack of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Funding (27 Jul 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 40. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding that has been allocated by his Department for projects and initiatives in County Tipperary over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40497/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (27 Jul 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been allocated by his Department for projects and initiatives in County Tipperary over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40499/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 397. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can receive a backdated payment for the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme from the original date of their entitlement to the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40489/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Funding (27 Jul 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 398. To ask the Minister for Finance the funding that has been allocated by his Department for projects and initiatives in County Tipperary over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40495/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (27 Jul 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 477. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding that has been allocated by his Department for projects and initiatives in County Tipperary over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40494/21]