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Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: ...of social welfare, then we would not have to go back to a situation where we are cutting incomes of the most vulnerable. I join my colleagues in welcoming some specific changes such as those in farm assist and the increase in the rural social scheme. I am delighted to see an increase in the budget for the community services programme, which does unseen work across the State. It might...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Bodies (2 Nov 2016)

Dara Calleary: 391. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the weighting in terms of the application assessment process which is accorded to the requirement of adhering to Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council, FAWAC, advice on best practice for dealing with unwanted horses regarding funding of animal welfare charities; the meaning in the regulations of the term "unwanted"; the flexibility...

Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (25 Oct 2016)

Dara Calleary: ...in the context of Brexit and the opportunities that may emerge for the fishing industry with the extension of quotas and new markets across the world. Section 17, amending the income averaging regime for farmers, is to be particularly welcomed. Farming is in crisis. The danger is that as it cries wolf so often, when a real crisis comes, as has now, it can be ignored. The collapse of...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Budget Statement 2017 (11 Oct 2016)

Dara Calleary: ...face the same threat as many rural ones but in different ways. The common denominator is the willingness of people to stand up for the future of their neighbourhood. One of the biggest threats facing our country is the perfect storm being faced by Irish agriculture. Extreme price volatility, ongoing poor weather conditions and the impact of Brexit are all combining to wreak havoc on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Dara Calleary: 516. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) will have farm payments processed; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29512/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Dara Calleary: 382. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to review the abolition of income and child disregards for the farm assist scheme introduced by his predecessor; and his further plans to review the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20816/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Data (12 Jul 2016)

Dara Calleary: 383. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of farm assist and the total amount paid in each county, in each of the years from 2012 to 2015 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20817/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (12 Jul 2016)

Dara Calleary: 678. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his plans to assist sheep farmers, in particular, those who farm in hill land areas subject to designation; if he is aware of the specific challenges faced by these farmers; if an application for support was lodged with the European Union by 30 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20814/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (24 May 2016)

Dara Calleary: 524. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a mechanism within his Department to request a second review following a farm inspection and subsequent reduction in payment which was upheld in the original review, before proceeding to the appeal process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11289/16]

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 May 2016)

Dara Calleary: ...4.5% will think there is a lot of opportunity there. That is a fact and that is the one figure that stands out and it is probably applicable to many of the other banks. The same applies to SMEs and farms. They are not getting the kinds of reductions in cost of funds that are being given to the banks by the ECB and others. SMEs are being faced with a cut in banking services and massive...

Ireland's Stability Programme Update April 2016: Statements (27 Apr 2016)

Dara Calleary: ...our role as legislators. That is also the message the electorate gave us at the end of February. A macro recovery that means nothing to people in their homes, communities, businesses and farms is nothing unless it comes with societal responsibility and is felt in these homes, businesses and farms. While people are struggling to access basic health, mental health and education services...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (20 Apr 2016)

Dara Calleary: 156. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application for farm payments by a person (details supplied). [7250/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (27 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 82. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of farm payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [3347/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why farm payments have been delayed for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2758/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Retirement Scheme (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 210. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if and when he will reintroduce the farm early retirement scheme; the criteria he will use to assess applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1839/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 243. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when farm payments for a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be processed; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2149/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (15 Dec 2015)

Dara Calleary: 224. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received farm payments; the reason the transfer of entitlements has taken so long to be finalised; if he will expedite the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44970/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Dara Calleary: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive farm payments; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45329/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Dec 2015)

Dara Calleary: ...and Tralee. Can we put staff on the ground in Crossmolina? There is no social welfare office there as such, but it would be helpful if staff were available there in the coming days. I realise farming is not an area of responsibility for the Tánaiste. However, a great deal of fodder and winter stock has been washed away and a great deal of land is under several feet of water....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (2 Dec 2015)

Dara Calleary: 66. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive 2015 farm payments; the reason for the delay; if such delays are causing undue hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43049/15]