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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: We have targets for water quality to 2027. Obviously the EPA is looking at the figures and real-time reports. It is dependent on an annual report that is at best dated. From where the EPA is sitting, does it see itself attaining those 2027 targets given where we are now and the likely projections in terms of progress? Are the water quality targets for 2027 attainable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: What do we need to do to move that dial?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Will Dr. Cotter come back to the committee on whether the EPA can do an interim six-month report in December?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the witnesses for coming in and engaging with us so fully throughout this process. At the outset and for a point of clarification on Mr. Rowe’s contribution in response to the Minister's question, I will be suggesting and recommending that Waterways Ireland come back to us again when they have revised their pricing. Obviously pricing is a key issue. The €200 charge on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: On a point of clarification, is Waterways Ireland revisiting the by-laws as they stand with regard to the pricing structure? Is the committee agreed that we will come back to this before they are submitted to the Department?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Waterways Ireland: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I wish to make a clarification in case it is thought I do not understand or appreciate the great work Waterways Ireland does. Obviously, in my constituency, we see the ongoing restoration of the Royal Canal, the transformation and development of Richmond harbour in Cloondara and the ongoing development and integration of boating and recreational facilities at Abbeyshrule, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 52. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider a programme of decentralisation of Government Departments to assist rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 368. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on a request for an exceptional teaching post (details supplied). [29969/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 553. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on an application by a person (details supplied) for citizenship. [29833/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (9 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 816. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on a SUSI application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29976/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the planned N4 upgrade from Mullingar to Rooskey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28642/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will be introducing new tax measures to help hospitality businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28481/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: 120. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will be reviewing the tax incentives for the SME sector in the context of Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28480/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statement of Strategy 2023-2026: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (3 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I thank the officials for coming in. The report looks great. There is plenty of colour. It looks brilliant. However, it is amazing that there was no mention of horse welfare in the Department's opening statement, given everything that has happened. On a cursory glance, it does not specifically mention horses or horse welfare, though it mentions animal welfare. Until the Chair mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statement of Strategy 2023-2026: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (3 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I know, but the bit I had is gone now and it has gone very grey. The latest reports show that planting reached 716 ha this week, or not even 9% of the annual target, halfway through the year. That underperformance highlights the issues. The new forestry programme looks great. There is plenty of colour and it looks fantastic. The website is lovely, but trees are being planted in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statement of Strategy 2023-2026: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (3 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: To conclude on forestry, Mr. Gleeson has to be seriously disheartened by the performance of the programme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statement of Strategy 2023-2026: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (3 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: Not the Government, the programme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statement of Strategy 2023-2026: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (3 Jul 2024)

Joe Flaherty: I am sure Mr. Gleeson is very happy with the performance of the Government.