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Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: The Deputy is straying from the agrifood sector.

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: Do not tempt me.

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: Deputies Kenny, Mac Lochlainn, Conway-Walsh, Bennett and Carthy are sharing time.

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: We now have statements on the importance of agrifood to the Irish economy. I call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Leas-Cheann Comhairle a thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (19 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: It clearly states in Standing Orders that the language is English and Irish, and while I may not be a fluent Gaeilgeoir, I can tell Members I have a great love for the Irish language and will use it occasionally as best I can. I would say to all of the Members here that there is no embarrassment about not being able to speak the Irish language fluently and we should try it every time we get...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Leas-Cheann Comhairle a thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (19 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: First, I congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on her election. I have not spoken in the Chamber since then. While I was a candidate in that election, she was the chosen one and I wish her well in her term of office. I want to thank the people of Carlow-Kilkenny for giving me the opportunity to represent them here once again and the fact that they gave me such a strong mandate. To all those...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (12 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 147. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the appeal process relative to the increased cost of business and power up grants has been finalised; and if so, the date it will open. [5048/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 200. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason illness benefit is not being paid to a person (details supplied) who is on a CE scheme since 2023 and is now unable to work. [5022/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 201. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension will be approved for a person (details supplied). [5047/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if carer’s allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied). [5049/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he is taking to reduce the unacceptable waiting time for driving tests in Kilkenny; the number of applicants waiting for a test in each of the past five years; and if other test centres are experiencing the same delays. [2652/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Schemes (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 322. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm the Department, agency or authority that can deem a property to be in a location where there is a risk of flooding; how a decision of such a body can be challenged; if his Department has funded any flood relief measures either directly or through Kilkenny County Council for Paulstown, County Kilkenny, and its...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 645. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied) awaiting approval for disability allowance. [2316/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 673. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to confirm the status of illness benefit payments to a person (details supplied). [2668/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 686. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if disability allowance will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied); if an oral hearing will be arranged urgently as this would benefit her Department’s officials in understanding the condition of the applicant; and if he will expedite the process. [2912/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 1054. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the dental services provided under the medical card scheme; if all dentists throughout the country have signed up to the scheme; to outline, where a medical card holder cannot get the services required, the options available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2228/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 1158. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the funding approval for the development of the health centre in Ballyhale, County Kilkenny; and the timeline for the delivery of the project. [2638/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 Feb 2025)

John McGuinness: 1168. To ask the Minister for Health if a dental assessment will be arranged immediately for a child (details supplied); and if the treatment required can be procured in the private sector. [2738/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Jan 2025)

John McGuinness: 880. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for carer’s allowance will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied). [1377/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Jan 2025)

John McGuinness: 881. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons (details supplied) are in receipt of the household package and fuel allowance and electricity allowance. [1400/25]