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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: In regard to Miesian Plaza, I do not know what to say. It is bizarre that this is still going on. The OPW, on behalf of the taxpayer, is overpaying substantially for property and it appears that this process has gone on far too long. We have been told that the OPW will update us by 12 January of next year. In my view, it should have this matter resolved by then, pure and simple. I do not...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: If not, I suggest we have them in very early next year.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I do not have the file with me. Does the Chairman recall the timeframe of that lease? Do we have that information to hand?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: It would be useful if Mr. McCarthy were able to provide us with a note on the terms of the lease.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: Is there a timeframe for that?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: By next Thursday. That is fair enough.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements he has had with regard to the north-south interconnector since assuming office. [53664/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a review into the north-south interconnector. [53585/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public transport routes that connect parts of County Monaghan to other counties; if any new public transport routes have been provided since July 2021; and if there are proposals for new public transport connections from parts of County Monaghan to other counties. [52455/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public transport consultation opportunities that will be provided by the all-island strategic rail review; and the capacity of the review to examine new rail infrastructure projects. [52456/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (4 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost of the review into the north-south interconnector; the details of same; the details of the selection process for appointing the authors; the expectant timeframe for completion of the review; and if the authors will meet with representatives of local communities affected by the current proposals for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank the Minister of State for being here and for engaging with us. This is one of the unique areas where there is political unanimity and every success on the Minister of State's part will be one we will all celebrate because it will result in lives being saved. Therefore, we wish him well in his endeavours. I also welcome a dedicated budget line being allocated to farm safety for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. He should perhaps talk to some of his colleagues in government about making representations on his behalf in respect of the national broadband plan. His Internet connection was fairly weak in parts, but I think I got most of it. There seems to have been a considerable reduction in the number of farm safety inspections. Returning to the point...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: The Minister of State alluded to a point I was going to make, which is that farm inspections can be a stressful experience in their own right. I note there has been movement in that regard in recent years with the development of a farmers' charter. Is the Minister of State satisfied in the first instance that the charter is being upheld by inspectors within his Department? Are there areas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I had not planned to ask this question, but one of the really interesting points in the written statement provided by Embrace FARM which will be read into the record later in the meeting relates to the issues in the aftermath of an accident, particularly if a male farmer dies and there is a young widow with a young family left behind. In its statement, Embrace FARM refers to some of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I concur with every word the Chairman has just said. I thank Ms Rohan for that opening statement. I read it earlier today. It was a rare moment where my breath caught. Ms Rohan's delivery was even more forceful. Her message has been heard loud and clear. I was especially struck when she invited us all to remember people who have lost their lives. All of us who are engaged on an ongoing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: The Minister of State referred several times to the importance of the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS, funding stream in the context of farm improvements that can, in turn, improve farm safety. According to the strategic CAP plan announced last week, it appears that funding for TAMS under the next round of CAP will be reduced year on year for the next five years, when...

Nurses and Midwives: Motion [Private Members] (2 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: Gabhaim buíochas. Because this motion is about priorities, I was reminded today that since my election for the first time to this House in February 2020, on three different occasions I have had to sign a form to tell the Houses of the Oireachtas that I was not accepting a pay rise that I had never asked for and that I did not need. On the same number of occasions, three times, this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (2 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 31. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the sectors within the agri-food industry that have reported worker shortages; his proposals to address these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52448/21]