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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Would Mr. O'Sullivan agree that this will not come about unless there is a feed-in tariff? I have been to Banbridge to look at an AD system. I have done a fair bit of research on this. If there is no feed-in tariff there is nothing. Am I right in saying green grass is better than silage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We are getting information now that there is a new AD coming in. I spoke to a guy who was in Germany for six months and tests have been done there that show the green grass is working out better.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: My understanding was that GNI had earmarked three parts of the country where it would have feed-in to the gas system. Am I right in saying that it is considering Athenry or somewhere similar in the west of Ireland to put in a point where the gas can be fed in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: For the sake of argument, would it not better to use grass? Is it correct to say the carbon that can be extracted from grass could be used in producing a pint, for example, or other drinks? It could perhaps be sold to the drinks companies that might buy it.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I agree with much of the second part of Deputy Penrose's contribution. On the budget, anybody would welcome the extension to the threshold for medical card holders aged over 70 and for children under eight years of age to access a doctor or dental treatment. The worrying part is that we now hear doctors stating that nothing was agreed, so I presume that needs to be resolved. When we go...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 151. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41291/19]

Financial Resolution No. 3: Stamp Duties - Section 126AA Bank Levy (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Last year the rate was increased to 6%. The people who were most affected were not those on the commercial side and the large conglomerates. We talked then about the small person in business and the smaller farmer. Today, in Resolution No. 4, 1.5% is added to the 6%. I know the Minister will say that is not the case for those with the green certificate, those under 35, if one is...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Stamp Duties - Section 126AA Bank Levy (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Deputy MacSharry said he is opposing it, but I suppose Fianna Fáil Members will sit on their hands. Hopefully, something can be introduced to give an option to the small farmer for transactions up to €200,000 because we are playing into the hands of the big conglomerates all the time.

Financial Resolutions - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Will the Minister answer the question I asked?

Financial Resolutions - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: A couple of things need clarification. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, earlier stated that the carbon tax would not affect green diesel. He said this evening that there will be a rebate for farmers. Is that the case? Does that include the €20 per tonne that was previously announced? Will there be a rebate for contractors on the same diesel? I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 356. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1374 of 6 September 2019, the breakdown of the herdowners that purchased cattle in a mart and then slaughtered them within 30 days of the sale in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by category (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40857/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 357. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the injunctions taken against farmers by a company (details supplied) will be officially lifted in view of the fact protesters have stepped away from all factory gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40858/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 455. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40575/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I have three questions. With regard to hedge cutting, I welcome the Minister's statement that councils can cut hedges all year round as a safety measure, whether in regard to road bends or otherwise. Is that subject to a notifiable action or must the councils to go through the National Parks and Wildlife Service? Has a council to fill up a form and send it off, stating that, for example, a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Generally, it is the local authority that cuts them. If it is out cutting at a bad bend or at a crossroads, does the local authority have to notify the Department?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: How much is left? I know there is a backlog.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: When does the Minister envisage that the rest will be paid back?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: In fairness, these people are burning the fuel now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I also raised the issue of the meeting with farmers about the designation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review: Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I am not worried whether they know about me or not. I want to know if a budget is being put together for those farmers to try to resolve the issues. Obviously, there are 36 to 38 notifiable actions and farmers cannot farm their land in the same way. While some are designated for GLAS, has the Department put something together for the budget next week to resolve the issues?