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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I have to bring in some other witnesses first. Mr. McHugh is looking to answer, as is Mr. Lynch.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: As to the format of the meeting, it was at the request of the fishery organisations that we went in this order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: They wanted to hear the SFPA first so they could comment on what was said. A number of witnesses want to reply but, unfortunately, I will have to guillotine proceedings very shortly. I will let Mr. Ward in - he has not spoken previously - to respond to Senator Lombard's questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: We have reached our allocated time and I know other witnesses want to make points. On behalf of the committee, I thank all of the witnesses for putting forward their views and concerns about the legislation. I know the organisations are extremely concerned and this matter, on top of Brexit, is putting the industry under extreme pressure. We have listened intently to what the witnesses...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: It is right to acknowledge that the vaccination programme is certainly picking up pace. Since our vaccine supplies increased, we have seen a remarkable improvement in the numbers being vaccinated daily and weekly. There is no denying the early days of the vaccine roll-out were tough but the supply of vaccines was out of our hands and the control of the HSE. I acknowledge the exceptional...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider the requests of the members of an organisation (details supplied) and the inbound tourism sector for direct financial support of €20 million in 2021 through an extension of the Ireland based inbound agents business continuity scheme which was successfully introduced and administered by Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 185. To ask the Minister for Health if a submission for funding to provide the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need in the National Service Plan 2021 was received from the HSE PCRS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23396/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 186. To ask the Minister for Health if he is expecting a submission for funding from the HSE PCRS to provide the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need for inclusion in the National Service Plan 2022. [23397/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 187. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received a submission from the HSE PCRS recommending that the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is made available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23398/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 184. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide some of the anticipated 2021 cost savings from the recent HSE medicines management programme preferred blood glucose strips for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes evaluation to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 188. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings held in 2020 and to date in 2021 between the manufacturers of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system and the HSE PCRS in relation to making the technology available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; the outcomes of these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23399/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 189. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the decision to make the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23400/21]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: -----will result in the forestry sector being decimated and in financial ruin. It would be a pity for rural Ireland if the forestry sector is let down by the failure of the Department to issue licences.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I come from an agricultural background. Before I was elected to this House, I spent a long number of years representing farmers. We run a family farm in County Tipperary and I am delighted the next generation is taking on that mantle. I want to ensure he is economically sustainable on that farm and that he can make a living like I did before him, his grandfather did before me and the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: The pandemic unemployment payment, PUP, has been a crutch of immense value for thousands of workers in our society. We are now emerging from the pandemic and employment opportunities are starting to re-emerge. I ask that there be a clear signpost and roadmap for both employers and people on the PUP on when this payment will cease as the job opportunities increase in the hospitality and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (5 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 677. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current stocking rate to qualify for ANC payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (5 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 678. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the current qualifying stocking rate for ANC payments can be achieved with horses only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22704/21]

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

Jackie Cahill: I would like to 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 the meeting remotely from elsewhere within the parliamentary precincts. The secretariat can issue invitations to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams. Members may not participate in the meeting from outside the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Today, we are engaging with representatives from An Taisce regarding the climate action plan 2021 and its implications for the agriculture sector. The joint committee intends to draft a submission to the public consultation on the plan. I would like to welcome to the meeting the following representatives from An Taisce: Mr. Ruaidhrí O’Boyle, honorary secretary of An Taisce...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Jackie Cahill: A number of other members wish to ask questions. If witnesses could keep their answers brief, we will try to get through as many questions as possible.