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Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: I acknowledge the hard work of the Green Party in drafting and bringing forward this Bill. As a representative of a county in the midlands, I am only too aware of the challenges posed by a failure to progress adequately the process of a just transition to a decarbonised economy. I am also aware of the frustration of my constituents in west Offaly where the future of the power station there...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: Page 53 of the programme for Government makes reference to healthcare in our communities. It was recently highlighted that 44% of general practitioner, GP, clinics are full, with rural areas being worst hit. In County Laois, 100% of GPs have stated that they cannot take on new patients and in County Offaly only 20% of GPs are in a position to take on new patients. The lack of GPs has...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: I ask the Minister to call on the HSE to suspend its plans to implement this cut. It is shameful in light of the fact that we ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities only a few years ago, which should have happened long ago. It is disgraceful and targets the most vulnerable in society. I call on the Minister to show some compassion and decency to these people...

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: Gabhaim buíochas don Teachta Pringle a thug an deis dom labhairt anocht. In recent months, I have spoken to farmers across Laois and Offaly, and I consistently raised the issues concerning beef and suckler farmers a number of times before this crisis kicked off. Some of the farmers I spoke to have never been on a protest before in their lives. This was a case of necessity, with them...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 368. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the retention of an MRI scanner at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, referred to in the capital plan; and the number of staff required to operate the service. [37150/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 369. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff recruited to date to operate an MRI scanner at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [37151/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 370. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to difficulties regarding the lack of key staff to operate an MRI scanner at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37152/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 477. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in the context of Brexit, he will put a comprehensive package of market support measures in place including direct support for farmers which includes structural and adjustment funding in addition to the setting aside of state aid limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37099/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Expenditure (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 478. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding for suckler cow farmers will be increased in addition to the existing BDGP and BEEP schemes to bring the total funding to €100 million in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37100/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Expenditure (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 479. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if ANC funding will be increased by a further €50 million in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37101/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Expenditure (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure that TAMS funding is increased to €120 million to meet all current and future payment claims ensuring that the full RDP allocation is spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37102/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Expenditure (17 Sep 2019)

Carol Nolan: 694. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that €10 million is allocated for the reopening of the NPWS farm plan scheme for farmers with natura land in budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37103/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (11 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: Depopulation in rural regions is still a major issue. I and other rural Deputies have seen that there is no common sense when it comes to people, and particularly young couples, who want to live in rural communities. Those who want to build homes on their family's land are being denied that opportunity. What action is the Government going to take to alleviate the difficulties faced by...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: The Mercosur deal provides for additional imports from South American countries. Has that been taken into consideration? These countries are seeking 99,000 tonnes of beef exports in addition to the 269,000 tonnes they are allowed already. Has that been considered seriously by the Government and the Commissioner? It seems to be very excessive.

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: The Minister mentioned forging alliances after the impact assessment. That unnerves and concerns me greatly. The Minister and Commissioner have been informed of the serious and genuine concerns of the farming organisations such as the Irish Farmers Association. Our beef farmers are struggling as it is and it is unbelievable that the Government has lost valuable time and is on the back foot...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council Legislation (9 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: 296. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will urgently establish the judicial council to review levels of awards for personal injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29470/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council Legislation (9 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: 297. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish a dedicated central Garda resource specifically tasked with investigating fraudulent cases for potential prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29471/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (9 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: 412. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Laois and Offaly on waiting lists for home help hours, homecare packages and respite by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29475/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (9 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: 550. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to seek to remove the conditions attached to the receipt of funding under the Brexit beef plan of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29476/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2019)

Carol Nolan: Iwant to add my voice to that call. I have stood with the paramedics who were forced into taking strike action. It is an action they did not take lightly. I know from a response to a parliamentary question that they responded to over 34,000 overtime calls last year. They do fantastic work and they deserve respect and the right to join the union of their choice.