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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmacy Services (3 Dec 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am glad to have the opportunity to raise this important matter. I, and I am sure most Deputies, have had recent discussions with their community pharmacies, particularly over the weekend. I have been inundated with phone calls, emails and letters, and I have some of them with me. I intend to pass them on to the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, at the earliest possible convenience. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (3 Dec 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 560. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied) has been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49761/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Annual Report 2018: Discussion (3 Dec 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for attending this afternoon. I extend a special word of congratulations to the new CEO, Ms Hurley. I commend Coillte on its Science Week initiative, which involved the provision of saplings to schools, local community development groups and Tidy Towns committees. Anyone I heard about was delighted with the initiative. I commend Coillte on the introduction of such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Annual Report 2018: Discussion (3 Dec 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Can I make another point on the combination of rewetting and planting into the rewetted bog? Apparently the alder tree is very suitable for that. I am no expert but we have been told this is how it is. We could potentially look at combining the rewetting and planting into the rewetted bog because apparently these are very suitable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank all the witnesses for their presentations. I will start with Mr. Cogan because he was first. Am I correct that we have E5 already?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I saw E5 on a petrol tank in a forecourt.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Has Mr. Cogan any insights into why there seems to be a reluctance to move to E10? Has he had any engagement with the Department on it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: How did we get to E5? If we are able to E5, it should follow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is the biofuels obligation scheme the way to do this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Cogan is saying that we should focus on the Paris Agreement rather than the directive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Cogan said that the energy and climate plan that we have nationally is insufficient. Will he expand on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: What are Professor Morgenroth's views on moving from our existing rail network to high-speed rail? We hear that many people can get from place to place faster in their car than if they use public transport. That is a major concern for commuters. Other countries have moved to high-speed rail. Does Professor Morgenroth think that we should do so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Dr. McGrail's information about changing the type of material that can be used for various purposes was fascinating. I am interested in what he said about Germany being well ahead of Ireland. Will he explain that a little more with regard to what it is doing compared with what we are doing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Dr. McGrail says that Government and public awareness of composites in Ireland is minimal. I agree with that because I knew very little about it. Why does Dr. McGrail think that is and what can be done to raise awareness of the value of composites?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I notice that while Dr. McGrail says that Enterprise Ireland is to be complimented for establishing the Irish Composites Centre, it seems a shame that, ten years later, when it is actually beginning to make progress, Enterprise Ireland is going to cease funding. Will Dr. McGrail explain why Enterprise Ireland is taking that decision with regard to the criteria he says it requires for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I will focus my questions on the Departments of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Transport, Tourism and Sport. Can Ms Hanlon outline progress on the rural transport strategy referred to in the climate action plan and what it will cover? I am familiar with the Local Link transport system, particularly the scheme in counties...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: What about funding the buses? Is there an opportunity for smart finance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Are HRI, Bord na gCon and the IHRA all-island groups or is it intended for that to be considered by any of the groups or the Department?

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Education: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the witnesses for coming in and making their interesting presentations to us. It is helpful in our deliberations in this committee. We have a report to produce and we will be making recommendations based on what we have heard. I thank them accordingly. Will Deputy O'Sullivan expand a little on the reduced hours? That is news to me. How does that work on a practical level? If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Education: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: One thing just struck me there; if you see it, you can be it. I wonder if there are any initiatives that would, for example, help Mr. McDonagh or others share why they decided to take the path they did. We have had some wonderful presenters in here over the last few weeks, and I wonder if there is something like that out there where, for example, an expert farrier, a teacher, somebody doing...