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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the allocation made to the Defence Forces for pay and pensions in each of the past ten years; the amount spent in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24569/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the last time the establishment number was achieved; the shortfall each year it was not achieved; if this figure takes into account those on training or other absences; if there was a difference in the amount allocated for wages and the amount spent in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24570/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 75. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he first received the report on the findings of the independent third party appointed to investigate protected disclosures relating to chemical exposure in the Air Corps; the steps he has taken to act on its findings since then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24571/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 172. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who has undergone a lung transplant as a result of having cystic fibrosis will not be seen as a patient in St. Vincent’s Hospital which specialises in the care of the illness despite this patient still having cystic fibrosis and related illnesses such as diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Fuarthas leithscéalta ón Teachta Heydon agus an Seanadóir Hopkins. I ask members to switch off their mobile phones if they have not already done so. I propose we enter private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The first session is with Professor Kevin Rafter, chairman designate of the Arts Council, and Ms Orlaith McBride, director of the Arts Council. I thank them for their attendance. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: If the Senator wishes, we can suspend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This happens.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We will suspend until after the vote. Is it just a single vote?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We will be back in a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Uasal Rafter as an méid a dúirt sé. Tá súil agam go mbeidh rath ar an obair atá os a chomhair mar chathaoirleach ar an gComhairle Ealaíon. Tá a lán oibre roimhe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Something is interfering with the sound. Someone has left a phone on. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell should proceed. I am sorry for interrupting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: That will do him for now. We can revert to the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: He has not taken up the job yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Council: Chairman Designate (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na finnéithe as a bheith anseo. Ó mo thaobh féin de, tá súil agam go mbeidh na finnéithe ag díriú isteach ar an nGaeilge agus ar na healaíona chomh maith. Tá fadhbanna mór ansin agus tá níos mó airgead ag teastáil. I would like the Arts Council to continue the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Threats to Native Bee Population: Discussion (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Today we will discuss the threat of extinction of one third of the native bee population and related matters. I am pleased to welcome from the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations Mr. Ken Norton, public relations officer; Mr. Paul O'Brien, president; and Mr. Peter Walsh, one of its beekeepers. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Threats to Native Bee Population: Discussion (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I will now invite committee members to ask questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Threats to Native Bee Population: Discussion (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Before Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell comments, I ask the witnesses to explain what the all-Ireland pollinator plan is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Threats to Native Bee Population: Discussion (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have a number of questions following which members may come back in again if they wish. It would be useful for the committee to get a list of the county councils that have signed up to all-Ireland pollinator plan. If such a list is not already on the website of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations, it might be useful to highlight that on it. That would allow the young people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Threats to Native Bee Population: Discussion (12 Jun 2019)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: There is a movement in Dublin towards having many more allotments. For instance, allotments were opened only recently in my area of Bluebell. I got my keys last week but I have not done anything yet. Allotments encourage people to grow crops. However, if they are located in the middle of a built-up area where flies, wasps, bees and so on are being killed off with pesticides, with all the...