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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: That might not be a bad idea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: What is that model?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: At the same time, Malta is looking at our school model. It has a great summer programme but its overall programme----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I am conscious of the time but I have a final question on this matter. In our wisdom, we have dispersed responsibility for this area across the Department of Health, the Department of Education and now the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Speaking plainly, who should be running special education?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí who are currently assigned to Longford Garda stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (20 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 97. To ask the Minister for Health if a community neuro-rehabilitation team will be provided in CHO8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52451/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services (20 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 161. To ask the Minister for Health his views on plans for a second palliative care bed at the St Joseph’s Care campus in Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52450/22]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I commend the Taoiseach and the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, on their work in Europe. I want to especially welcome confirmation on the Commission’s agreement on energy regulation to address high gas prices and security of supply. It is unquestionable that the biggest issue facing businesses, small and large, in the country at the moment is rising energy costs as we face into the...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: No, we will persevere.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: We are okay. The rain is afraid of Deputy McGrath. There would be some puddle if the rain fell on him. The Minister and everybody in the House is well aware that the midlands has paid a massive price with the escalation of decarbonisation and the forced closure of two peat-generated power plants and the Bord na Móna peat harvesting operation. It would be a terrible and further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 209. To ask the Minister for Health when a hoist will be available for use in the x-ray department at St. Joseph’s care campus in Longford town (details supplied). [52094/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Nature Restoration Target and General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the groups for coming in. I have been at other meetings but I have been dipping in and out and following proceedings. It is great to see unity among all the farm organisations on this. What has been unveiled today is very frightening. It is not just a rural issue. If this happens, it will have huge consequences for the whole of Ireland. We have had incessant rain in Dublin today...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Nature Restoration Target and General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: That is it. I always listen to the Chairman. Believe it or not, even though it is probably clashing with "Eastenders", there are a few boffins who listen to these committees. For people who are not from rural Ireland, it is very important to give some context. The IFA stated an increase to more than 315,000 ha of peatland would require approximately 157,000 ha to be rewetted by 2050....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Nature Restoration Target and General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Nature Restoration Target and General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I will be very brief because the witnesses have had a long day. I thank them for their input on this Bill. We have now been over it a number of times. I believe we will ultimately arrive at a much better Bill thanks to the witnesses' input. There are still some tweaks and so on needed. We will reflect on the witnesses' input today. I have one thing to share and to ask all of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank our guests for coming before the committee. This is a critical issue and they have given us great context and background. A number of speakers have referenced the fact that we have a new Minister of State with responsibility for this area. He is a party colleague of mine and I will certainly be taking it upon myself to follow up with him. I agree with Deputy Stanton that although...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the witnesses very much for all that information. ICBHR might share with the office of the committee details of any of those companies we can bring in. Certainly, we need to perhaps have some engagement with the German and Dutch authorities and possibly contact their representatives as well. It is important that we do not let a message go out that we feel that Irish companies are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: I to thank the witnesses. I, for one, greatly appreciate their endeavours in this regard. It is a hugely important piece of legislation. As I indicated earlier, I will be following up directly over the next 48 hours with the Minister. It is important that we lead on this as a nation. I see a huge piece of work for this committee. I thank the Chair in that regard. Hopefully, we can get...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Oct 2022)

Joe Flaherty: 305. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list and status for OPW-owned and controlled properties in County Longford. [51127/22]