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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: I thought I might be falling over in anticipation today when I would be asking this question because the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, was actually in the Chamber. As usual, he absconded before we could actually get to the promised legislation in order to avoid answering any questions. During our schooldays, if we had been able to shoot the breeze and fist-pump and high-five our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data (3 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 190. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers enrolled in the AEOS scheme whose contracts ceased by 31 December 2018, by county, in tabular form; if they will be permitted to apply to join GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15678/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (3 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 189. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers participating in the GLAS scheme that have planted land with wild bird cover that previously had designated ANC land that are no longer eligible under the terms and conditions of the 2019 ANC scheme (details supplied). [15677/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (3 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the quota regime in operation since 2009 pertaining to US and Canadian hormone free beef exports annually to the EU in terms of tonnage and value from each country; and the amount of the annual quota that has been used each year by each country, in tabular form. [15679/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: While it is welcome that the Government has revised its plans to close the three hospitals, in particular with regard to St. Joseph's and Ramelton until such time as we actually see the funding allocated to bring them up to HIQA standards, the Minister of State will forgive the people of Donegal, in particular in Ballybofey, Stranorlar and its surrounding area and Ramelton for not having...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: People across County Donegal are proud of their community hospitals. Those who work in them provide a tremendous service to people within their community. The last Government decided, in 2016, to close the long-stay beds in St. Joseph's in Stranorlar, Ramelton and Lifford and that they would not be reopened. It is only because of the work that has been carried out since then by the "Save...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Bonagee link road project in County Donegal; when the project will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14945/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress of the A5; the details of his engagement with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on the project; the funding which will be made available for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14946/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the recent response given regarding the number of appeals under the disabled drivers and passengers scheme in view of previous figures which were supplied (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15070/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Regulator (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 139. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the gambling regulations which apply to the national lottery; if this is the same regulation that applies to other forms of gambling; if not, the reason for the difference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15064/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 311. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to establish a minor injuries unit at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15026/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the decision by the EU Commission and member states not to renew chlorothalonil; the impact this will have on the tillage sector here and farm incomes; the timeline for implementation of this decision; the viable alternatives to this substance that exist for tillage farmers; and the supports available for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 372. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the volume and value of Irish seafood exports in 2017 and 2018, in tabular form; the main fish species; the amount of exports to the UK in value and volume and as a percentage of total exports in 2017 and 2018; the number of persons employed in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14881/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Imports (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 373. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the volume and value of seafood imports in 2017 and 2018, in tabular form; the main fish species; the amount of imports from the UK in value and volume and as a percentage of total imports in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14882/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 374. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the proposed EU directive (2018/0082(COD)) with regard to unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain; the remaining stages to be approved at the EU Council; when the directive is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union; and the transposition...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 453. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the introduction of intelligent speed apparatus (details supplied); his views on such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15290/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Qualifications (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 476. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a qualification (details supplied) will be accepted to work under the new affordable childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15062/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Data (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 533. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 304 and 305 of 5 December 2018, the latest costings for the proposals regarding the scheme in question over a full calendar year. [14886/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: 581. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of actions planned for the sunken pontoon at Kenmare Pier, County Kerry. [14884/19]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Apr 2019)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming in today to discuss the Revised Estimates. Will the Minister outline the key differences between the Revised Estimates and the Estimates provided after the budget? This meeting is happening against the backdrop of Brexit and, over recent months, a crisis facing the beef sector. Permission was granted from the EU to increase permissible...