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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Covid-19 has been an absolute disaster on many fronts but, at the same time, we must see the times of lockdown as an interesting and potentially informative reference period for climate change and greenhouse gases. It is a chance to better inform ourselves about factors that contribute in both these areas. I encourage as much research as possible to be done into the year 2020 in Ireland and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: We must work with farmers to show the opportunities that are available under new schemes-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: -----and to try to encourage greater take-up of more innovative schemes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: What comment is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle referring to?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: What comment is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle referring to?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Where a Deputy is a second or two over-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I know that but, with all due respect to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: -----going a second or two over the time limit is not much of a misdemeanour. There has to be reasonable-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I know that but being interrupted having gone a second or two over the limit is a bit unreasonable.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I wish to be clear to the Minister, in my remaining time, that the reason 2020 will be an important reference year is that, as we know, many sectors shut down while agriculture kept going, more or less. Farmers take a lot of unfair flak at times about greenhouse gas emissions and their contribution to climate change. I am confident that 2020 will show that a lot of the flak that the sector...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work of his Department to develop the bioeconomy for the benefit of farmers and local agri-food business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33508/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the three Ministers for being here with us and all the staff who are here as well at this unearthly hour. This question is about the development of the bioeconomy. Can I get an update on what efforts the Department is making to develop to the bioeconomy? Obviously, there are huge opportunities here for regional development and for farmers, fishermen and foresters as well so I would...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is clear important work is going on and that is very welcome. I will emphasise the importance of continued investment in the area of research and development. We need to continue that work if we are to give opportunities to residents of parts of the country such as where I come from in south Kerry to have prosperous futures. As I said,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: On the wool front, obviously many of the areas where sheep farming is prominent also tend to be areas without a huge amount of industry. It is not a rule but it is a feature in many areas. Perhaps, we could establish some sort of communication between people involved in the industry in County Kerry and the Minister of State in the near future to explore what the options are and see if this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 44. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports provided by his Department to enhance the education of agricultural advisers in the areas of farmer mental health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33507/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 349. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding driver theory tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33487/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 390. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33489/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 391. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding CRSS and coach tourism and private bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33491/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 432. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the CRSS for a company (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Nov 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 449. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the Covid restriction support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33776/20]