Results 201-220 of 3,657 for speaker:Claire Kerrane

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (5 Mar 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 513. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason only two afforestation licences were issued, amounting to just 13 ha, in week 3 of February 2024; to state the actual number of licences his Department would need to issue each week to meet the Government target of 8,000 ha; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10058/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 530. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline changes made by an organisation (details supplied) to support breeders outside of the changes made to assist SCEP participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10663/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 741. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on a proposal (details supplied), if he will consider funding this and rolling it out State wide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10568/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (5 Mar 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 820. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is any funding available to support community centres purchasing sports equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10475/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: It is reported in a local newspaper today that there are proposals to install 167 modular homes for refugees across Roscommon town, Ballaghaderreen and Boyle in my constituency. These proposals were provided yesterday to Roscommon County Council by the Local Government Management Agency, LGMA, which is seeking feedback from the council on the plans. I have engaged repeatedly with...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Yes. I have raised this issue many times.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister and his officials for being here. I also thank the Minister for his opening statement. Most of the questions have been asked, especially around some of the concerns that were raised by the farm organisations last week. The Minister has probably seen it, but it is important he has heard what those organisations are saying on this. They raised concerns about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: No, the number on the panel overall.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: That is fine. I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I have a quick question. When the legislation is passed, this is set up and the panel is in place, in the case of appeals that will already be going through the system at that point, that is, outstanding appeals that will be there when the review panel is set up, does the Minister foresee that anything outstanding can be part of this or will it be from appeals made after the panel is established?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 21. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the advanced paramedic roster put in place in County Roscommon after the closure of the accident and emergency unit is restored in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9148/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 30. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the National Ambulance Service is no longer training advanced paramedics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9147/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Local Authorities (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if funding can be provided to a local authority (details supplied) in order to upgrade litter bins and provide additional litter bins in an area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware that some payment sections are still including child maintenance as means in assessments; if she will issue direction on this to all sections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9829/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 314. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a service (details supplied) is unavailable under the medical card scheme at a local hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9830/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Great. That would be welcome. Does the Minister know, which he may not at this point, the number of people who will make up the panel as it is said it will not be less than three? Does he have any idea what the figure might be at this point in time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the witnesses for their opening statements and very detailed submissions. I will address the Agricultural Consultants Association first. It is interesting that the ACA provides support services to more than 55,000 farmers. I imagine this must be the majority of farmers who have advisers. It is important that the association is here because I imagine its advisers are put in a very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: ICOS and the ICSA both mentioned generational renewal. We are looking at a body of work to examine the economic and social impact of any further change to the derogation. Part and parcel of this is the next generation and the uncertainty that exists with the derogation. While grants and support exist, why would a farmer spend thousands more than they already have spent when it is not clear...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (28 Feb 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 13 February 2024, if a ‘run out’ period will apply from 3 July 2024, to allow existing stocks of tethered caps to be used up before transitioning to new caps to avoid wastage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9618/24]