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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Can the Deputy please stick to discussing forestry?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I point out that we are under time constraints due to Covid restrictions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I will wind up the discussion. I thank the witnesses for attending today. We have had two excellent presentations. Clearly, the issue of ash dieback presents a serious financial problem for people with ash plantations. It is something that must be addressed. I am delighted we had presentations from the Limerick and Tipperary growers and from the IFA. The forestry industry is in trouble...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome the Minister of State's reply in which there was recognition of the significant importance of the horticulture industry and the need for peat as a source of raw material. I welcome the formation of the working group and I hope a common sense solution can be found. It would not make sense from either an economic or environmental perspective to import peat into this country.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: It is hard to outdo the Deputies Healy-Rae.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to speak today on horticultural peat harvesting. This sector makes a major contribution to the Irish economy. 5 o’clock There are 6,600 people directly employed in this industry and a further 11,000 in indirect employment. Many of those jobs are in the midlands, which have been particularly hard hit by industry closures and growing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I want to raise the issue of narcolepsy. Following an alleged bad batch of the swine flu vaccine a decade ago, over 90 people have taken claims against the HSE. They claim this bad batch resulted in them developing narcolepsy. Four of them are from my own County Tipperary. Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder which impairs the brain's ability to regulate its sleep-wake cycle...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 76. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if friendly societies that are compelled to hold AGMs will be exempt in 2020 in view of the additional challenges of holding AGMs during the Covid-19 pandemic. [30729/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an Irish Rail district engineer in Limerick Junction will review line speed on the Ballybrophy to Limerick line in view of the fact that a continuous welded rail track is now in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30730/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an additional midday service on the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line will be considered in addition to the morning and evening trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30731/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an Irish Rail regional line manager for the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 153. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the date on which funding will be made available to a county council (details supplied) that applied for funding to deal with wastewater treatment plants in housing estates to allow it to take these estates in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if remedial teachers are included as part of the overall teacher numbers in schools for calculating the pupil-teacher ratio (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30741/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youthreach Programme (15 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) was offered a place in Youthreach in Limerick to complete the leaving certificate but was refused a place thereafter; if this decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30764/20]

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: This budget was delivered yesterday in the context of two of the greatest challenges our economy ever faced, that is, a hard-deal Brexit and a Covid pandemic. The Ministers, Deputies Michael McGrath and Donohoe, have managed to come up with a seriously progressive budget. This budget will save lives and save livelihoods and, most important of all, will give our people confidence to face the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Fees (14 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 248. To ask the Minister for Health the options available to a person (details supplied) to cover the cost of a nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30370/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 268. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be considered for a new wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30463/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (13 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 292. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29564/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Childcare Scheme (13 Oct 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 338. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a person (details supplied) will be entitled to part funding to allow them avail of the national childcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29854/20]