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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1269. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the European Commission proposal that convergence will continue in the next CAP with all entitlements reaching at least 75% of the national average by 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16920/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1270. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the European Commission proposal to cap direct payments at €100,000 with a gradual reduction for those over €60,000 in the next CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16921/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1271. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on implementing internal convergence of payment entitlements during the CAP transitional regulation covering the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16923/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position he is taking on addressing the fact that current basic payment scheme entitlements are based on reference years that date back to 2000-2002 in trilogue negotiations on the new CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16924/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1273. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on establishing an independent meat regulator with statutory powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16925/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1274. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress in establishing a food ombudsman; if the position will be approved by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16926/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1275. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to irregularities in relation to a forestry application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16929/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Communications (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1290. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which his Department and agencies under his remit are meeting obligations under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17420/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commencement of Legislation (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1291. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the Acts falling under his Department which have been signed into law but have not been commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17438/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicines (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1292. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure rules on the prescription and sale of veterinary medicines are aligned here and in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17490/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1293. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on legislation that would require buyers of agri-food produce to incorporate costs of production in price negotiations with farmers and producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17491/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1299. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the grants available for NGOs and community organisations to retrofit their premises to enable access for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16978/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1300. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the grants available for NGOs and community organisations to retrofit accommodation, refuge services and properties to enable access for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16979/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Communications (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1303. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which her Department and agencies under her remit are meeting obligations under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17433/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Commencement of Legislation (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1304. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the Acts falling under her Department which have been signed into law but have not been commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17451/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1305. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking in response to the recommendations in a report by an organisation (details supplied) on the support needs of the non-profit sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17506/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sustainable Development Goals (31 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 1306. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the actions taken to achieve objective 8 strengthen and build understanding and capacity to support the implementation of the sustainable development goals (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17507/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: The hospitality sector is one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. We know that reopening will not mean automatic recovery. Uncertainty for employees and business owners is symptomatic of a pandemic. However, we can and should provide certainty where possible - for example, the guaranteed continuation of the 9% VAT rate until 2025, an extension of the rates waiver for at least a year after...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (24 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 200. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to ensure the waiving of intellectual property rights for Covid-19 products during the pandemic through the World Trade Organization, in particular vaccines, as recommended by the World Health Organization; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15932/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Holly Cairns: 201. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on reclassifying children’s clothing and shoes as essential retail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/21]