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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 566. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a naturalisation application by a person (details supplied) was deemed ineligible on certain grounds; the steps that can be taken to reopen this application and progress their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14911/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 741. To ask the Minister for Health if financial assistance is available to medical card holders who require ArtAssist treatment in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15424/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 382. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will undertake a review of the Forest Licencing Plan 2022, specifically comparing output per licence and scheme type against targets; if he will publish such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 383. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will publish the Forest Licencing Plan for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14551/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 384. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that as per Circular 4 2023, there are no new premiums available to owners impacted by ash dieback whose forests are out of the original afforestation premium payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14552/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I remind members, witnesses and anybody in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile telephones. The purpose of this meeting is to undertake an examination of the strategic direction of Bord Bia. We will hear from representatives of the board. All persons present are asked to take personal responsibility for themselves and others in regard to the risk of contracting Covid-19. Before...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. O'Toole, I was remiss in not wishing him well in his new role as chief executive of Bord Bia. We crossed swords a long time ago at Bord Bia. It is great to see him here as CEO now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Would Bord Bia be in favour of a 32-county brand now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Fitzmaurice-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Fitzmaurice, let Mr. O'Toole finish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I was on the board when Bord Bia was first floated and I thought the budget being allocated was madness at the time, I must admit. I must also admit I was wrong. It has been a tremendous success and has gone from strength to strength. It is definitely a great showcase for Irish horticulture and Irish food. Before we finish, I wish to ask a question. We are still testing for BSE in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Are customers demanding this testing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. O'Toole.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Fitzmaurice made a point on young calves. This is an issue in respect of which we must remain onside. Doing otherwise would not do the country's image as a producer of sustainable food or our green image any good whatsoever. We could develop a veal industry here. I am aware that we have very seasonal production of calves, but the finishing times for veal could be staggered. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Let him finish, Deputy Fitzmaurice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Direction of Bord Bia: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I will address the issue of the sheep sector. Mr. O'Toole mentioned the difficulties in that sector. Stakeholders, including sheep farmers, have made representations to us. They are worried about the number of sheep coming from Northern Ireland, and from the UK into Northern Ireland, into the Republic. Welsh lamb producers always had the French market as a primary target. It is stated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the updated speed guidance document for local authorities; when it will be issued to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14183/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 212. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications at various stages of processing in the spouse of an Irish National Unit currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14113/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 213. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications 'in the queue for processing' in the Spouse of an Irish National Unit currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14114/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 214. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average processing time for an application in the Spouse of an Irish National Unit currently, excluding the time it is queued for said processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14115/23]