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Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: That is correct.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I agree with the previous Deputy, in that the Burren was a total disaster when scientists were looking after it. When the farmers went back and showed how you should farm, their example was brought out everywhere around Europe and said to be great. The farmer in the Burren now gets ACRES. My young fella will get ACRES, even though he is not in the Burren.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Thus, let them not be shouting now.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I do not know where this is going, because people watching this evening are more confused now. The Minister came out with his statement to support this. Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil's MEP, has opposed it. The EPP has pulled out of talks today and said the proposal has gone too far. Our Taoiseach, 19 hours ago, stated very clearly that what is proposed goes way too far. The Minister...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (9 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome everything the Minister of State has said. To be honest, the system is broken. If the system were not broken, I would not have to address the Minister of State here tonight and raise the issue on the floor of the Dáil. Unfortunately, as I outlined earlier, it is sad to think - this is no disrespect to any other county - that someone who may be in County Galway has to go...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (9 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I do not want to come in here and pick up one issue at a time. If we solve the overall issue, it will be a job well done. I think the Minister of State for her help in it all.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (9 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Minister of State for coming in. We have talked about some of the cases over the last few months and she has been very helpful. I want to put that on the record. The Minister of State will be well aware that in all counties the parents of children or young adults with challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities do their best right through their life as long as they can....

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: On a point of order, it is pretty bad timing that those of us involved in agriculture are attending a meeting of the Joint Committee for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, while this Bill is being discussed in the Chamber at the same time. Some of us still have to speak at that committee while this Bill is being discussed here. Deputy McNamara will address parts of it for me, as well as his...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I understand that but it is not great timing for us.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Okay. Thank you.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Burke, who is a farmer but it is a scandalous situation that we are making statements on agriculture and not one Minister or Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is here to listen to us. That shows the importance of it. There are a few solutions required. First, we...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: They cannot even put in a form now for that.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this. Our options are limited. First of all, the genius who came up with the idea that we could build a million houses in ten years needs to get a different adviser. Second, anybody who listened to the contributions at the Labour Party conference last weekend, at which reference was made to farmers changing and rewetting, needs to know the workers in...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: This is the first time I have been in a debate with the Minister of State since her appointment. I wish her the best of luck in her new position. In respect of the Bill, I note the representative bodies of the credit unions emailed every Deputy about the pieces that are of concern to them. I ask the Minister of State and her team to be proactive in addressing their concerns. I know...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Under the funding for people who provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, it has been brought to my attention in recent days that, early on, when the Government was looking for accommodation places, it was spending money fairly freely - I am referring to Athlone specifically but there are other places in my constituency - but it is like a broken-down subbie at the moment. I know of two...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We all need to acknowledge the work done by the emergency services in Wexford yesterday evening. I will comment on another part of the country, community healthcare organisation, CHO, 2. I am specifically dealing with County Roscommon, where we have been inundated over the past eight to ten months by parents of children aged between three and 15 or 16 regarding CAMHS services, ADHD and...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Mar 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: There are ten or 12.