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Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I move amendment No. 14: In page 11, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: “(d) the regulator shall be authorised to seek from businesses within the agri-food supply chain any data impacting upon price and margins considered necessary, including— (i) prices paid and received, (ii) margin, (iii) financial and accounting data, (iv) throughput of...

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I move amendment No. 11: In page 11, line 19, after “to” to insert “the full breadth of.” This amendment was discussed on Committee Stage and the Minister said that he would reflect on it. It involves a concern that has been raised by farmers and farming organisations. The definition in the Bill is too narrow as it only relates to business-to-business...

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I will withdraw the amendment.

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: We could tweak it.

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I blame Deputy Ó Snodaigh for not having our Irish in order for that amendment.

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I am joking. That is fine.

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I move amendment No. 10: In page 11, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “(2) The regulator shall collate the costs associated with the production of different agricultural and food products in order to determine a cost-of-production, and publish reports on such on an annual basis.”.

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I move amendment No. 9: In page 10, line 9, to delete “regulator” and substitute “rialálaí”. This amendment was discussed on Committee Stage and I am bringing it forward again. It addresses a concern that has been raised by the Joint Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Irish-speaking Community about the need to put into practice the...

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I have a comment specifically on the initial point I made, which was discussed on Committee Stage. The Minister's issue was that the term "food stuffs" was too broad and that it would not be possible to look at the costs of all produce. We accept that. Hence, we have changed it to "agriculture and food products", which are defined in the Bill as a specific and precise list. This limits...

Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I also want to raise the importance of including in the legislation the cost of production to the primary producer. I know the Minister took issue with the term "foodstuffs" when my colleague, Deputy Carthy discussed this with him on Committee Stage. He will see from our amendment on Report Stage that we have changed that to "agricultural and food products" to try to make it more specific...

Planning and Rural Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: I also welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. As someone who has grown up in a rural community, who still lives in a rural community and who would live nowhere else in the world, I know the importance of proper planning and getting planning right for our rural communities. As my colleague Deputy Ó Broin said, the housing crisis is not unique to our urban areas and larger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek consideration for the extension of a bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22006/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will increase the budget for the national liming programme to meet demand and ensure that farmers who applied in good faith do not lose out on the financial support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21992/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on intentions to extend consanguinity relief, given the deadline for this relief is approaching and he indicated the measure would be extended in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21660/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 419. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if supports are available for a person suffering with fibromyalgia who is working part-time and suffers with mobility and chronic pain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21753/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 486. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise if Circular 21/2022 issued by the Forestry Service provides for an exemption from the requirement for planning permission for projects involving the replacement of broadleaf high forest by conifer species in all applications less than ten hectares; if not, if contrary to this circular, land owners within special...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (9 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 641. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for all therapies for children, occupational therapy and so on, in primary care in counties Roscommon and Galway, in tabular form. [21671/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (4 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will comment on reports that Bord na Móna have imported wood chips from Brazil for use in its power station in Edenderry. [20861/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (4 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if any supports are offered by energy companies to assist customers with an illness (details supplied) with more expensive energy bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20985/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (4 May 2023)

Claire Kerrane: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the progress of an application by a school (details supplied) for major capital works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20936/23]