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Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I will hand it to-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I will put it in writing, of course.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I cannot because it is a new section; that is the difficulty. I am proposing that the reply be within three months. I welcome the Minister of State's amendment. However, if within the three months the Minister determines they cannot be considered within the time period provided under section 18(2) he should be required to write back to the person within that initial period and there would...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I will put it in writing. Basically I am proposing that the Minister would come back within three months to say that it will be the objective-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I have not-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I just want the Chairman to be happy that I raised it on Committee Stage.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: It is not at any particular time.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: If the Chairman is saying that we are going to vote now on whether it is agreed that a new section be inserted, then I believe I have a right to discuss-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: The amendment was discussed.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: It goes back to the point on firewood. It is the only area in which there is no distinction in the Department's policy between passive and active farmers. We are talking about benefiting active farmers, with the exception of forestry, where we think anyone should be able to supply a market on equal terms.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I referred to the issue of compensation on the previous occasion on which we debated the Bill and indicated that I have doubts about whether the refusal of a felling licence without compensation in circumstances where a commercial crop that has been grown with the approval of the State in one form or another is constitutional. I have similar doubts with regard to this section in the context...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: The Minister of State has stated that legislation would not be binding on future Ministers. The purpose of legislation is to bind future Ministers and citizens alike; that is why we pass laws here. We live in a republic and Ministers are bound the same as officials and ordinary citizens. It is important to bear this in mind. Is firewood included in the provisions of section 13(1)(b)?...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: I wish to raise a point on section 13(1)(b) rather than the amendment. Should I address it now or at the end?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 252. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will meet Raheen Hospital Support Group; if he will outline the detailed plans for the upgrade Raheen Community Hospital to Health Information Quality Authority standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11360/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Criteria (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 209. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the National Parks and Wildlife Service will organise a meeting in west Clare at which officials can outline the emergency works that farmers and landowners of lands in SPAs and SACs can undertake without incurring penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10462/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 330. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the standard to which non-pasteurised, Irish-produced cheeses are tested in Ireland differs from other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10412/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 331. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if PCR testing is carried out on non-pasteurised imported cheeses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10413/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 332. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Irish cheese producers are selected for PCR testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10414/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (4 Mar 2014)

Michael McNamara: 333. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legal basis for PCR testing on cheese; if this is required by EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10415/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (26 Feb 2014)

Michael McNamara: 155. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water will participate in the per cent for art scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9911/14]