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Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: That is correct.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I agree with the previous Deputy, in that the Burren was a total disaster when scientists were looking after it. When the farmers went back and showed how you should farm, their example was brought out everywhere around Europe and said to be great. The farmer in the Burren now gets ACRES. My young fella will get ACRES, even though he is not in the Burren.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Thus, let them not be shouting now.

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I do not know where this is going, because people watching this evening are more confused now. The Minister came out with his statement to support this. Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil's MEP, has opposed it. The EPP has pulled out of talks today and said the proposal has gone too far. Our Taoiseach, 19 hours ago, stated very clearly that what is proposed goes way too far. The Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I thank the witnesses for coming in and wish Ms Houlihan and her team the best of luck. In the agricultural sector and in rural Ireland, we should speak very openly. The first thing is that there is a crazy gang at the moment talking about one-off housing as not sustainable. If a person builds a house out in the countryside, there is no footpath on the road provided by the council, there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: In fairness if someone is taking over a farm, a good few of the councils will-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes, but if someone is taking over a farm, is there not an allowance? I think there is one now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Is there not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Deputy should get his councillors to vote it in. He has enough of them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: There is one issue in the cupboard that is not being talked about. It is thrown out constantly, particularly with regard to older people, which is that people can get a warmer homes grant. Let us say they have a stone house, a Land Commission house, of which there are lots in the west as well as right around the country, many of which are a storey and a half or a storey and three quarters...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 289. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are plans to reduce the water levels at Termonbarry Harbour, County Roscommon, to previous levels and have the gates re-opened for the release of water to prevent further flooding of adjacent farmlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22724/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 321. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the two proposed additional classrooms and two special needs units are scheduled to commence construction at a school (details supplied) in light of the increasing number of students and, in particular, students with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22588/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 495. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications awaiting decision on naturalisation whereby the application is with his Department for 3, 4, 5 and over 5 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22732/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 496. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timescale for issuing decisions on naturalisation applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22733/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 497. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the naturalisation ceremony in Ireland is held only twice a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22734/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 519. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of tree felling licences that have been issued within five to six months of receipt by the Forest Service of his Department on a quarterly basis, for both private and Coillte licences separately, in the past two years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22425/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 520. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will publish the forestry programme proposal that was recently submitted to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22426/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (16 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: 521. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects the forestry programme 2023-2027 to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22427/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: First of all, I thank the witnesses for coming in. I will be brief enough. What is the dropout rate in students in first-year veterinary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Does Ms Muldoon know?