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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Our witnesses have outlined the issues clearly. I reiterate that we will contact the Minister and ask him how he is going to keep the fencing industry going during this transition period. We will relay the answers back to the witnesses. There is definitely a logjam in the system and significant issues will be experienced during the transition to the banning of creosote. The witnesses have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has plans to introduce a tyre recycling scheme for farmers similar to the scheme that operated in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11956/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 28 February 2023, the legislative basis on which a firm (details supplied) manages the scheme; if other companies can tender for the management of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11957/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if the temporary business energy support scheme will now allow businesses who heat and fuel their premises through oil, such as dry cleaners, to access the badly needed supports in this scheme; if not, the reason this decision was made, given that it is the only alternative for many; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11664/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (8 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 185. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average processing time, in months, for applications currently being processed in 2023 by the undocumented unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11640/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wildlife Conservation (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister of State for his reply but I note the NPWS has been given significant extra funding. It is essential some of that is put towards a bounty on mink. We cannot let this predator continue to roam uncontrolled in rural areas and in the water. If it does, many species will become extinct. The Minister of State stated the NPWS “does not have the resources at its...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wildlife Conservation (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I wish to raise an issue about protecting wildlife and keeping a natural balance in wildlife, including fish life, in rural Ireland. Last week, I met representatives of several clubs including fishing groups, angling groups and gun clubs. They are extremely concerned about mink. Mink is an invasive species that has no natural predator. It kills for fun and for sport. It is doing untold...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wildlife Conservation (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: If we are serious about wildlife, surely, we have to get a budget to exterminate the mink.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the number of persons in County Tipperary eligible to claim the rent rax credit; the number of persons currently claiming it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11310/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 133. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of County Tipperary businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11309/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 266. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when his Department signed off on licences to permit local schools access to the swimming pool in the Garda College in Templemore, County Tipperary; if he will list each school that has been granted a licence; if the schools have been contacted regarding these licences yet; if not, the reason for this delay; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 436. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can be permitted to remain on the community employment scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11067/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 628. To ask the Minister for Health in relation to the three-year cap on farm land in the fair deal scheme, if that cap takes effect following three years of the individual being in nursing home care under fair deal, or when the successor is appointed, if the successor is not appointed until after the three-year mark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11234/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 695. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new round of TAMS grants will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11117/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (2 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 317. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of TB lesions that were cultured in 2022; the percentage of these lesions that were from reactor animals; the percentage that were from post-mortems in factories; if he will provide a ratio of positive to negative cultures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10695/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (2 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 318. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the minimum and maximum timeframes ]for culturing TB lesions; if it is possible with advancements in technologies to reduce the amount of time it takes to culture lesions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10696/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (2 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 322. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are grants provided for under her Department that allow for improvement works to be carried out on car parks and footpaths around local parish and community halls and centres, being cognisant of the fact the Community Centre Investment Fund does not appear to cover these works; and if she will make a statement on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Apologies have been received from Deputy Carthy. I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. The purpose of today's meeting is to resume our examination of forestry policy and strategy. The committee will hear from representatives of Coillte. All those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect...