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Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I commend Deputy Ó Broin on bringing this Bill before the House and on his work in presenting a different, better and fairer vision of housing to the Irish people. Nothing exposes the difference in Sinn Féin's vision and the approach adopted by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael than the stark statistic we heard tonight that there are currently planning applications for more than 5,000...

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: Hear, hear.

Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: It is hard to believe that we are edging towards the cliff edge of a no-deal Brexit and yet it is not the main talking point in either this House or the wider community. Previously Members will recall that when a no-deal Brexit was arguably a vague concept, the previous Government had hosted information roadshows as part of an extensive PR exercise that also included engagement with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: Could I get a quick reply to Deputy Browne's second question on what happens if a contaminated forest or set of trees is not cut down?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: Is it almost irrelevant whether the trees are cut down or not because the spores will continue the contamination?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: Is Mr. O'Connell stating categorically that 95% or more of the ash stock on the island is wiped out?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: Is it the case that, essentially, there will be no ash plantations ever again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I have a final question in terms of context. Mr. O'Connell referred to the forestry services as being culpable for the importation. Who imported ash? Who thought that it was a good idea to import a hardwood that was native to this country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I just want to get context for my question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I wish to follow up on the proposition that the ash tree is going to be extinct, for want of a better term, in Ireland. This disease has been prevalent in parts of Europe since 1992, when it was first noticed. However, the ash has not disappeared from the entire Continent of Europe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: Essentially, there will be no ash-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: That is stark.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: The reason-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I was coming to that. It is important because part of our discussions about forestry over the next number of meetings will have to take in how we can encourage new entrants into forestry, have a sustainable forestry policy and move away from the proliferation of Sitka spruce plantations to encourage broadleaf planting across the country. The experience with ash over the past 20 years is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges for the Forestry Sector: Discussion (20 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I apologise for having had to step out of the meeting to speak in the Chamber. I thank the witnesses for their presentations, and I agree it is a pity we could not get full input from the other IFA representatives regarding the problems that exist. The engagement today in both sessions has been useful and important. Forestry strategy has been a failure in this State. In fact, to call it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: I commend Deputy Cahill on raising this matter and allowing me an opportunity to contribute. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his latitude in this matter. I raised this matter previously with the Minister of State's party leader, the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his answer in respect of the job losses that would be caused to the Monaghan...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (15 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: 43. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the mechanisms of support available to a person seeking to establish a new business. [29980/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: 267. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that dental practices are not facilitating appointments for medical card holders; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30752/20]

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: This budget was an opportunity to deliver a new vision, particularly for our farming and rural communities. The Government did not take that opportunity. Instead, we have got more of the same failed policies. Those people who need their cars to get to work, including virtually every family in my constituency, will notice little change after this budget except that they will have less money...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Oct 2020)

Matt Carthy: 40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of concessionary school bus passes issued in September 2020; and the number issued in the same period in each of the years 2015 to 2019. [30084/20]