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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all members of the Defence Forces who are being discharged are receiving their LA89 prior to formal discharge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43979/19]

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: There are people who would love to watch the debate online at home, at their business or on their computer today but they cannot because their Internet speed cannot support streaming. That is the reality in 2019 but it is entirely unacceptable. It is despite all the lofty rhetoric, cast-iron promises, the debates going back to 2011 and the long-held concerns about costs, bidders and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the urgent nature of the need to address issues at a school (details supplied); if the acquisition of a piece of land adjacent to the school will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43697/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Supply (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure there is an adequate number of replacement teachers trained to teach in schools for deaf and blind children as teachers in these schools retire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43790/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Statutory Instruments (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 142. To ask the Minister for Health if he is considering an extension to the 1 January 2022 deadline for compliance with SI 293 of 2016; if he has identified and is overseeing works needed to be carried out to public nursing homes to comply with the legislation; if funding is available to nursing homes which require works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43694/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 189. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 16 October 2019, if he will address further concerns by management at the community centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43700/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank our guests for their presentations. Will Mr. Lucas indicate whether the Department has considered the recent proposed Seanad amendment to the Wildlife Act to allow for the de-designation of bog habitats for sporting projects and golf courses? Is the Department aware of that and is it concerned about it? Is a contradiction in Government policy occurring?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does Mr. Lucas have a view? Surely, Mr. Lucas can respond to that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I might switch to Dr. Renou-Wilson. I do not know whether she has examined the most recent draft of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, which relates to the de-designation of natural heritage sites. What is her view on the amendments tabled by Fine Gael in the Seanad?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I refer to the Government's climate action plan. Dr. Renou-Wilson mentioned that rewetting is low-hanging fruit and a mitigation measure that must be applied to all publicly-owned peatlands wherever feasible but it is not sufficient to stop peat extraction or ban unsustainable use of peatlands. Does she think the Government's plan goes far enough in this area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Deputy Lahart is going to take the final minute of my time. Could the Chairman remind me when I have one minute left?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: What changes are necessary right now in the context of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes. Dr. Renou-Wilson has given her opinion on the amendment that was made but I am asking about the broad base of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: One of the significant issues that has been presented to the committee in recent weeks has been the fragmented response from Departments and the siloed approach to this issue. Is Mr. Lucas responsible for this area? What is his role within the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht? Is it specifically about what we are talking about today or has he a broader role in respect of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: How often has that group met?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I know it is. How often has it met?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: What has been the extent of the engagement from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht about CAP reform and the active management of our ecosystems including the rewetting of agricultural peatlands?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: There will be a role for Mr. Lucas and his Department in CAP reform.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Dr. Renou-Wilson stated that the use of drainage based peatland caused the loss of flood control and increased the risk of fires. That would be a nightmare scenario. Could she elaborate more on those risks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes.