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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: That is okay. Mr. Boland also pointed out that no sub-30 ha sites can be identified. We have had industry representatives claim that a number of them were pointed out. Can Mr. Boland explain why there is such a difference between his recommendations and what these stakeholders are telling us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Is Mr. Boland saying they have not come forward with sites to him or to the Department?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: The report also recommends a number of options to secure supply of horticultural peat. However there was no considered role for the private sector in the supply of horticultural peat. Given the past experience these people have had and the companies operating in Ireland, why does the report more or less ignore that sector and does that not undermine the report itself when such a large-scale...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Yes. As I missed some of the meeting, Mr. Boland may have answered on this point already. One of the recommendations relates to the pilot scheme in which the plan is that local authorities will work as swiftly as possible to process the planning applications. Can Mr. Boland outline how this pilot scheme would work in practical terms? His report indicates that the planning process here...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Why does he feel that is the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Would the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage or the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine be responsible for the establishment of the scheme and what would a timeframe for that be? Would it be across Departments like we have had and everything gets muddled up or would it be better with one Department taking it or the other?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Finally, this is the latest in a series of reports and waiting for each of these reports is wasting valuable time for the industry itself. Some people will claim that it will buy time for the Departments involved. This is the fifth report or working paper or whatever you want to call it that the Government has undertaken. When can we expect the Government to act on this report or will it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: That is okay for now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact of Local Emissions: Discussion (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Is that kind of thing still in the air? Can it still affect Mr. Brennan, his farm and family and the wider community down there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact of Local Emissions: Discussion (30 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: I say "well done" to Mr. Brennan. I want to be associated with all the remarks that have been made so far. Some of the stuff we have heard all evening is frightening. An awful amount of questions need to be answered. Deputies Carthy and Flaherty and other members have said there needs to be an inquiry and serious questions need to be answered by the Department. I lend my support and the...

Toll Charge Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: I thank Deputy O'Rourke for tabling the motion before the House. This Government needs to start standing up for the people who are in need of help. People are sick and tired of seeing a Government watch while others take advantage of the people. The Government only responds in the interests of the public when pressure from the Opposition or elsewhere becomes too much to bear. We have seen...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: 790. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will achieve the issuing of the target number of private felling licences as set out in his Department’s forestry licensing plan 2022, given that his Department has only issued 78% of the target number of licences to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59231/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: 791. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will achieve the issuing of the target number of forest road licences as set out in the forestry licensing plan 2022, given that his Department has only issued 79% of the target number of licences to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59232/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: 792. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will achieve the issuing of the target number of afforestation licences as set out in the forestry licensing plan 2022, given that his Department has only issued 61% of the target number of licences to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59233/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: 789. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will divert attention from Coillte to private foresters for the remainder of 2022, given that the target number of Coillte felling licences stated in the forestry licensing plan for 2022 of 1530 has now been exceeded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59230/22]

Forestry: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome the opportunity to address the matter of forestry because, despite recent announcements and fanfare, the issues facing many foresters remain the same in many cases. The Minister of State claims these are exciting times for the forestry sector but this is not what any of the rest of us are hearing from foresters. We note the anger and frustration of foresters, who know the...

Committee on Public Petitions:  Business of Joint Committee (24 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome all present to the meeting. Apologies have been received from Senator Buttimer. All those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. The first item on the agenda is the approval of minutes of the previous meetings. Are the minutes of the private and public meetings held...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: Our next business is our engagement with the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Fleming, who has responsibility for financial services, credit unions and insurance, and the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Noonan, who has responsibility for heritage and electoral reform, in respect of petition No. 00036/21 from Ms Katie...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: I forgot to welcome officials from the Departments. As Deputy Buckley has to leave soon, I will allow him to contribute first and then move on to Deputy Devlin.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2022)

Martin Browne: I have a few questions. If one looks at the Public Gallery there are families who are struggling to get insurance now. Ms McNelis's mother had to close her business and Mr. Darby cannot move into his house. It is all well and good talking about surveys and more reports. I am quite sure there are files of reports on this. I came through Adare last week and Holycross in Tipperary is only a...