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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 103. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the work programme of the mobile phone and broadband task force; the estimated timeframe for when the task force will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38308/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 108. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will primarily oversee and implement the work programme of the mobile phone and broadband taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38309/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My question is about the mobile phone and broadband task force, which, on the basis of legacy, resides within the Minister's Department. It has been re-tasked. It is a matter of the timeline. Deputy O'Rourke and I recently met representatives of Telecommunications Industry Ireland. That would have included National Broadband Ireland, Eir and others. They really want the body up and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current supports and information channels available for farmers impacted by EU Directive 2019/904 prohibiting products in Ireland used to cover maize grown and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38310/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I had a short conversation with the Minister about this issue. I have been inundated with messages from farmers and contractors. I suppose it is an unintended consequence of the European directive on single-use plastic, which will affect those involved in growing maize. Is there is anything the State intends to do to mitigate these difficulties?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Alternative means need to be looked at but, like anything, we do not have the transition period we would like. I have spoken to a number of contractors and farmers who have invested in serious plants that can only be used with these types of plastic. We are talking about people who have made an outlay of approximately €80,000. There is a need to engage with the stakeholders. If...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Directives (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister. Everybody accepts the difficulties that we face regarding plastic, waste and climate change. As a result, we all accept the necessary moves that must be made. It concerns the timeline. I welcome the fact that the Minister has spoken about supports and that the Department is looking at alternatives. I call on him to engage with those people who have contacted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 61. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the alternative products being considered for use in sowing maize following the implementation of the EU Directive 2019/904; when these alternatives will be made available; the estimated cost of these alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38311/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an EU Digital COVID Certificate will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38752/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an EU Digital COVID Certificate will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38753/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Commissioner for coming before us today. I apologise if I repeat anything anyone else has said, I had to go in and ask a question of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Given what it related to, I might just direct it to the Commissioner. There is a particular issue for maize growers in Ireland in the context of the directive on single-use plastics. There was an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, but it is about the money. We have had many false dawns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I never asked about the Narrow Water bridge. Obviously, in the context of INTERREG funding, there has been a change of tack but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe I did not ask a sufficient number of questions the last time so I will make up for it now. I appreciate the time the Commissioner has given. Whatever about the questions I asked, I was impressed with the fluidity of answers. I am not saying I necessarily agree on every point but I thank the Commissioner for the interaction. I welcome the conversation around the connective tissue...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Can we get clarity on the lack of backdating? When does the clock start for somebody who is already in the system before this legislation is implemented? Will it be possible to backdate the provisions to take anomalies into account to ensure people are not hammered while dealing with this situation, and also to make the farm sustainable?

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will follow up on some of the issues that were put eloquently by Deputy Denis Naughten. Like many, I share his concern about the situation as it relates to a husband and wife, and the fact that they could be dealing with a six-year period during which money is being taken from a farm. The whole point is about ensuring that family-owned farms are viable and sustainable, and that we do not...