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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1787. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any employees of Coillte that are directly or indirectly involved in an organisation (details supplied) in either a personal or professional capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63782/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1788. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his attention was drawn to the discussions between Coillte and an organisation (details supplied) regarding a proposed joint venture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63783/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 1789. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any of his officials, including the assistant secretary, met with Coillte to discuss any potential joint venture between Coillte and an organisation (details supplied) before appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on 29 January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes, there is rural regeneration and things like that, which I welcome. I am not a naysayer. However, we are being forgotten in the bigger picture. My fear is that farmers will abandon the land. If the EU continues with the food policy it has adopted, we will be importing from Brazil and we will be like the birds in the nest with our mouths open trying to get food. That is not the future...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: First, on a personal level, I wish the Taoiseach well. During the week, I outlined that although I do not have a problem with some people in Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil, I do have a problem with some of the agenda that is being pushed in this country at the moment. I am not a person who is negative about everything. During the week, as the Taoiseach is well aware, I welcomed how the...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Minister wants to rewet everything.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) who has applied for a taxi service transport for school will receive this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62912/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter. The appointments of people have been questionable. There are clear messages from the top to the middle and the bottom on what went on and there are transcripts. The Department has all of that in its possession. Allegations were made against the people at the bottom but the one thing the Government should do is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I agree with Deputy Ring that an independent person has to come in. The Minister of State is referring to it going back to IFI to look at it before it comes out again. He should forget about that because the problem has gone too deep. The Minister of State has said that different letters came in. The people who sent files signed their names to them so this is not hidden; it is out in the...

Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Like other Members, I think the way that this is being rushed through the Dáil is crazy. There is nothing to say that in January we could not go through this thoroughly. The Minister of State seems to be putting stuff in. He comes from a farming background as well. Thresholds will be put in for farmers to get licences. It is like driving a car. The day you have to get a licence for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Ms Carey. Dr. Fanning will give make an opening statement on the tuberculosis, TB.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I welcome the witnesses. As politicians, we are good at giving out or highlighting issues, but a few things have to be acknowledged. On the organic scheme, we have to acknowledge it when people roll up their sleeves and put in the work. I have seen Jack Nolan at 12 midnight in town halls, and it showed in the number of people who were there. It is very important to bring the information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I am sorry to interrupt Dr. Barrett. Are cows which are under 36 months and in calf included?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: So pregnant animals are not in it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: When will all this kick in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What I am saying is that the schemes of the people behind are kicking in in January. Mr. O'Mahony's scheme is not kicking in that quick. When does the TB scheme kick in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We must bear in mind that some of those people that were forgotten or who lost out early in 2001 and 2002, when they got nothing, they were left high and dry and some of them had to go out to work. They would not have got the opportunity to do the green certificate. Does Mr. Morrin understand me? I have looked at a lot of cases and there is one or two things in every one that is catching...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank Mr. Morrin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Will women in farming get that as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes, Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: What about women in farming who are older? Is there a new scheme coming in? My understanding is that they can make an application.