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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Applications (17 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 454. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department can take to expediate afforestation applications that are currently being appealed, in most cases, these appeals are taking approximately three to four years to be resolved. [40370/25]

Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised)
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: We received the Minister of State's briefing note at 4.30 p.m. I am just reading it. To be clear-----

Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised)
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: There is no problem.

Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised)
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: No problem.

Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised)
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: The electricity credit scheme function has been transferred to another Department, so that has reduced the allocation. On the money we have left in 2025, we are now halfway through the year. Has the uptake, with regard to the balance of money available, been good? By the end of 2025, will the full allocation for the fisheries sector have been spent, as opposed to money being handed back to...

Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised)
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: The Minister of State can only give the information he has at hand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs: Planning Challenges in Offshore Renewable Energy: Discussion (15 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I have an observation rather than a question. It is important that the witnesses have come in and briefed us on the issue. It has given us an insight into the offshore wind energy industry. As someone from an inland county, I do not know much about fishing or offshore wind. I see the wind turbines inland and I have always thought that out in the sea...

Revised Estimates for Public Services 2025: Message from Select Committee (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: The Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2025: Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the duration it takes to recruit new driver testers; the time it takes to complete their training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the provisions being made to install bus shelters in Cavan and Monaghan. [38407/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of learner permit drivers who failed to show up for their scheduled driving test appointment to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38408/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver testers currently employed in Cavan and Monaghan, both permanent and temporary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38409/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all works will be completed at a school (details supplied) for the much-needed school to open in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38410/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 261. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a working family payment application can be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan as the family is under severe financial pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38427/25]

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (9 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. As I said, the programme for Government states that the Government will do everything in its power to make the case at EU level to secure the retention of the nitrates derogation, given our unique grass-based production model, and will work with farmers, industry, State agencies and local authorities to develop evidence-based solutions to assist farmers...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (9 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: I ask the Taoiseach about this week's announcement on the nitrates derogation for Irish farmers. Ireland's nitrates derogation is extremely important to the sector. Farmers have shown a willingness and a commitment to improve water quality. The nitrates directive introduced a set of measures for farmers to minimise the loss of nutrients to water from farming. For example, it sets rules on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with British Ambassador (8 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: I wish the ambassador well in his retirement. He came to Ireland in 2020 after many of his predecessors came on perhaps a different mission. He had Brexit and the driving agenda was more economic and trade for the past five years. It speaks volumes that, having served all over Europe that he fell in love with this beautiful country in five years and now hopes to make it home, going...

Estimates for Public Services 2025: Message from Select Committee (3 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: The Select Committee on Defence and National Security has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2025: Votes 35 and 36.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legal Aid (3 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: Thank you, Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Arts Funding (2 Jul 2025)

David Maxwell: 132. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will investigate the possibility of establishing a dedicated funding scheme to assist amateur dramatic groups throughout Ireland, in recognition of the important role they play in local communities in fostering creativity, inclusion and cultural engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36554/25]