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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: I have two brief questions, one of which is for the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. On the independent collectors, where is the transparency or fairness in that they are not being awarded some of the levy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Okay. Mr. Moloney might comment on that. I have one further question for him after that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: I have a further comment, if Mr. Moloney would like to respond. If he does not, that is okay. We have meetings here once per week with many different witnesses and organisations. I always become concerned when we get negative emails and phone calls about witnesses or an organisation before they come in. I am not sure why there is so much negativity towards his organisation, but it is out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: For what reasons had their contracts been terminated?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (19 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a second-level student can appeal a decision to refuse special education school transport when the closest mainstream school is not meeting the specific needs of the student; what evidence is required for the appeal to prove this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18383/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Those convicted by the Special Criminal Court in the past include John Gilligan, Patrick "Dutchy" Holland, Brian Meehan for the murder of Veronica Guerin, Pearse McAuley, Jeremiah Sheehy, Michael O'Neill, Kevin Walsh for the slaying of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe in 1996, Michael McKevitt for directing terrorism as leader of the Real IRA, brothers John and Wayne Dundon for murdering innocent...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: The Special Criminal Court has been doing a very good job of putting away serious criminals since it was established in 1972. Four men have now been found guilty in the Special Criminal Court of facilitating the 2016 Regency gangland murder. This would not have occurred if Sinn Féin was in power as it would not have supported the court.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy McDonald's criminal councillor saw more of the Special Criminal Court than he did the Dublin City Council chamber.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Does the Taoiseach agree that while a review is ongoing, the Special Criminal Court is essential if we are to have stronger and safer communities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. Are the minutes of the meeting of 28 March agreed? Agreed. Before I proceed - I should have done this in private session - I welcome the new Sinn Féin spokespersons, Deputy Sorca Clarke, spokesperson on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: On the last day Professor Hyland was here she shot from the hip and I have no doubt she will be doing the same today. The first member up is Deputy Mairéad Farrell, who is substituting for Deputy Rose Conway Walsh. She will be followed by Deputy Jim O’Callaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Next are Deputy Clarke and Senator Pauline O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Briefly, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: Senator Maria Byrne is next. She will have three minutes rather than six because she is not a committee member.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: We will resume. On behalf of the committee I welcome our guests. From WorldSkills Ireland, Mr. Jamie Bermingham is a plumber and World Skills Ireland plumbing and heating champion 2022; and Mr. Martin Scattergood is a sheet metal work apprentice. In the Public Gallery we have Mr. Donal Keys, Mr. Fergus McGuinness and Mr. Eamonn McDonnell also from WorldSkills Ireland. The witnesses are...