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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: The point I am making is that when the legislation was passed I knew there was a serious backlog in the applications system that was completely separate from the appeals. I ask the witnesses to give very brief answers because another four or five Deputies and Senators want to ask questions. They previously gave extremely comprehensive answers but I ask them to be brief this time around.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: There are five more contributors who wish to ask questions. We have time constraints, due to our Covid-19 restrictions, so I am going to take those five together. Those contributors are Senator Lombard, Deputies Martin Browne, Michael Collins, Sherlock and Ó Cuív.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I call Deputy Ó Cuív.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I have another witness to call on. Since our time is restricted due to Covid, I would like brief answers. Given that many comprehensive questions have been asked, I would like it if the witnesses could send us written answers to some of them. Detailed and pertinent questions have been asked and, in normal times, I would be able to let the meeting extend beyond two hours, but I will have to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I am sorry to have to cut Mr. McAuley short but I wish to give Mr. Gowran ample time to make his statement and take questions from the members. I thank Mr. Mc Auley and Mr. O'Brien for their contributions. They saw, in light of the extensive number of questions, that there is huge concern among the members about where the forestry industry is at present. I invite Mr. Gowran, CEO of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Mr. Gowran might answer those questions. Two more members are offering so I ask him to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the three witnesses, Mr. McAuley, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Gowran for attending today. We have had a very good exchange of views. I thank them for getting used to the technology for the meeting. This is the first successful Zoom meeting we have had. I also thank the staff for getting the meeting up and running. We had a false start on the last occasion but it has run very smoothly...

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (23 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome this opportunity to make a statement on Covid-19. The health of our nation is paramount. We have taken these measures out of necessity to protect the health of our citizens. We are facing into the bank holiday weekend. A couple of weeks ago, I suggested continuing with summer time this winter due to the scenario we find ourselves in. Unfortunately winter time will begin this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the waiting times for a theory test in County Tipperary will be reduced in view that young drivers are travelling to other counties to do the test against Covid-19 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32262/20]

Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I congratulate Deputy Murnane O'Connor on her appointment as Acting Chairman and I wish her the best of luck in the role. I want to concentrate my remarks on the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line which has been seriously neglected over many years. Reports about the line often focus on the cost of keeping the service open. Journey times remain too long and there is little uptake on a route...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Employment Rights (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 18. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the position in relation to the case of an employee who pre-Covid-19 was on maternity leave then worked from home and is now being told they have to return to the office to work but feels this is unsafe and during the current situation are capable of working from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31993/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 22. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if manufacturing industries will be allowed to continue to operate if Ireland goes to level 5 restrictions as some of these manufacturers would have overseas contracts to fulfil with strict timeframes attached to these contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31791/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance if track bookmakers can qualify for supports under the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31802/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the Emergency Works Scheme appeal submitted by a school (details supplied) will be decided and an answer sent to the management of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31937/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 239. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the possibility of ending unpaid placements for student nurses and midwives in hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31903/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 240. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing student nurses and midwives with travel and accommodation expenses when they are on unpaid placements in hospitals; if this issue will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31904/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 241. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider providing suitable financial compensation for student nurses and midwives while on mandatory work placement as part of their training in order that students do not have to choose between education and temporary employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31905/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 126. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the financial supports available to persons that are pub owners and the sole employee of the pub in view of the increase to level three Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31037/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) can have the BE driving qualification added to the person's driving licence by the NDLS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31065/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 401. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an illness benefit will be reviewed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31188/20]