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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: I too welcome the witnesses. The horticultural sector has been a major contributor to the economy, to the value of €437 million, which is not to be sneezed at. We need to do all we can, as a committee and as Deputies, to help the sector. The terminal decline through increased costs that will be involved - the last speaker said the price could double - will drive out the smaller...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: I asked a question earlier about emissions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: Was how large a carbon footprint horticultural peat will make and how much it will reduce when we start importing examined? The working group needs to be speeded up because we heard about May. Deputy Carthy gave his opinion, which we are all entitled to do at this committee in addition to raising questions with the Department. It is an awful pity that Deputy Leddin started to make a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Union Recognition (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 4. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the demands by an association (details supplied) of front-line paramedics who want to be represented by another association; his plans in regard to their campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7653/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 3 February 2021, the details of the increase in frequency of services in County Tipperary; the additional services that will be provided; when these services will become available; the basis on which the decisions to provide these services were made; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide a further extension of temporary emergency support for the commercial bus sector via the commercial bus operator direct award contract, which includes Expressway services once the current three-month extension expires; and his views on the importance of this funding for the continuation of the X8 Expressway service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 264. To ask the Minister for Health the locations identified to vaccinate persons over 70 years of age in counties Tipperary and Limerick. [7539/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Trade Union Recognition (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 275. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the demands by an association (details supplied) of front-line paramedics who want to be represented by another association; his plans in regard to their campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7654/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Tests (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 329. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of meat processing factories at which serial testing has taken place since its introduction; the frequency with which serial testing is being carried out at individual facilities; if there are any facilities that have not had serial testing carried out; if so, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biodiversity Strategy (11 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 332. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is in possession of any assessment on the impact that the EU farm-to-fork biodiversity strategies will have on production costs for farmers; the impact it will have on their output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7652/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: There are massive waiting lists all over the country, especially in County Tipperary, for driving tests and theory tests. Officials in the Department or someone else need to get their finger out. Young people are looking for theory and driving tests to allow them to go to work but the tests are not happening. The Government needs to start making progress on that as quickly as possible.

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: One challenge we are facing right now when it comes to Covid suppression strategy is the lack of clear and determined decision-making. Kite-flying is all we seem to be getting. Like many others present, I find it frustrating to be given fake answers to questions I submit on the roll-out of the vaccine and on quarantine or to be told that urgent details are yet to be decided. When seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Horticulture Sector (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the carbon emissions of Ireland's 5,500 ha of bog used for horticultural peat harvesting per annum; and the reduction in emissions envisaged for 2021 and 2022 through the use of imported peat. [7082/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Quality (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 286. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a boil water notice has been in place in the villages of Golden, Kilfeacle and Thomastown in County Tipperary for almost 12 months; and the measures taken to ensure that a usable water supply is returned as soon as possible without further delay. [6401/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 322. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an issue with an estate in County Tipperary in which a leaking sewage system is causing a serious threat to health and is at risk of flowing into a river; if the EPA will investigate the issue given that it has been reported to it on multiple occasions; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 323. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a case in which Tipperary County Council has been given permission to perform urgent works on a sewerage system in an estate (details supplied) in County Tipperary by the receiver but has refused to do so, creating a situation in which residents are dealing with continuous floods of sewage...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Horticulture Sector (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 334. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has carried out an analysis of the impact of replacing Irish horticultural peat with imported peat prior to the end of peat harvesting. [7083/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Horticulture Sector (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the working group on the future role of peat in the horticulture sector will be established. [7177/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (10 Feb 2021)

Martin Browne: 400. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for victims of historic abuse in day schools under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Church; and if they have been included in a redress scheme to date. [6414/21]