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Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (18 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important issue and I thank the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan, for his presence. The issues I raise will not be news to him as I know he prioritises this matter as much as I do myself, not only as Minister for Justice and Equality but as a local Deputy also. In recent weeks a spate of crime has been committed in counties Offaly and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Tillage Sector in Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have questions for Professor Doohan on a number of issues. I refer to the depletion of soil and nutrients, not only here but globally. Can she indicate how that will be handled? If our population globally is increasing as we try to cope with the impact of climate change and if we are losing our soil at the rate we appear to be, how can we counteract that? Has Professor Doohan done...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Tillage Sector in Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I want a clarification on the molecular marker technology that the witness referred to. Is it the same as genetically modified?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Tillage Sector in Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: What is the difference?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Tillage Sector in Ireland: Discussion (17 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Relating to Deputy Martin Kenny's question, could Mr. Nallen explain the pricing model please? I see that 50% of the farmers that are supplying to Minch Malt are availing of it. I wonder whether the farmers are satisfied with that or if Minch Malt is looking to increase that to 100%. Another question is whether there is a demand for organic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Digital Strategy (4 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the progress of the trading online voucher scheme, which is part of the national digital strategy; the take up of the scheme; and his plans to expand or further develop the scheme. [41789/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Digital Strategy (4 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applications for and the number of businesses taking part in the trading online voucher scheme which is part of the national digital strategy in County Offaly, by year since its introduction. [41788/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (3 Oct 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 424. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) will not be considered under the HSE treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41784/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of Tillage Sector: Discussion (26 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for their presentation and answers so far. I want to ask them about the potential in terms of diversification of the use of crops for not only human consumption, but animal consumption and energy. I am thinking of oilseed rape, for example. I know it was not being processed here. Are we still exporting it for processing? Do the witnesses see it as an opportunity we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of Tillage Sector: Discussion (26 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: That comment by Mr. Miller stimulated something else in my head. What are his views on what will happen with soil in the future with climate change? There are global concerns about the erosion of soil and our potential to feed ourselves. Mr. Miller's point about being able to feed ourselves and ensure our soil is protected is valid. Do the Irish Grain Growers have concerns about that, in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector and the Nitrates Action Plan: Discussion (26 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Will Mr. Joe Healy expand on his point about the crop diversification rules being an issue? How would the certification scheme work with guaranteed Irish? Will the opportunities for growing more winter crops help solve some of the issues around harvesting and moisture content?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector and the Nitrates Action Plan: Discussion (26 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Between them, the witnesses have answered all of my questions.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (11 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 328. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the detail of all capital expenditure such as extensions, new builds and additional accommodation for all primary schools in County Offaly since January 2011, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37210/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (11 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 1278. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the midlands public health dental service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38966/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (11 Sep 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 1630. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reach agreement with the USA to include it on the recognised countries list for the purposes of driver licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38959/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (26 Jul 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 314. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the detail of capital expenditure, extensions, new builds and additional accommodation for all post-primary schools in County Offaly since January 2011 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35781/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (26 Jul 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an original decision giving approval for additional accommodation was overturned at a school (details supplied); if he will review this application for additional accommodation in view of the significant increase in enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35896/17]

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Nonsense.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (11 Jul 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason students enrolled in third level courses that are dependent on their parents for financial support may only have income earned during holiday periods disallowed for assessment of total family income under SUSI grant applications; the reason income earned by students during term time is disallowed; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (11 Jul 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the ownership of a building (details supplied). [32165/17]