Results 1-20 of 166 for long speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Council Meeting: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Dec 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I was wondering what has happened to the herring stock in the Celtic Sea. It is not that long ago that the Marine Institute was satisfied that the stocks were sustainable. I think that was only six or seven years ago. Has it been overfished? It is in big demand in some parts of northern Europe. My other question is about the impact on employment of the potential changes indicated in the...

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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...a great deal, however, and do not see many old cars any more. What does "old" mean and what problems does Mr. Brady see in such cars? The target for biofuels in petrol is 10% by 2030. That is a long way away, however, and surely we could do better than that. Will our guests comment on that? To return to the biofuels obligation scheme, Mr. Brady noted that it is for the transport...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...places will be taken, leaving only one available. The school management knows from the other schools in the catchment area that further students will require its services. I welcome the fact that long-term accommodation is being reviewed by the Department. The Department encouraged the school to convert the existing physiotherapy room into a classroom at a time it had lower numbers....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...fashion. It is right that there should be a just transition for them as well. My other question concerns Dr. Renou-Wilson's presentation. It concerns the re-wetting of degraded peatlands. How long will it take for these peatlands to stop emitting carbon and instead lock in their carbon when they are re-wetted? Does Dr. Renou-Wilson believe the plan by Coillte and Bord na Móna...

Report of Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (9 May 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...' Assembly and the work it did, as well as the establishment of the committee and its work. I was delighted that happened. It has become clear to us all that political leadership is required for long-term climate action planning. I look forward to the report on the publication of the climate plan by the Minister, Deputy Bruton, who is working incredibly hard on it. It is not just a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Apr 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...-forestry was also mentioned. I would like to hear a little more about the extra supports our guests think those involve in agri-forestry should be getting. The Committee on Climate Action had a long discussion about not saddling certain counties or farms with the responsibility of growing forestry to a figure of 20% of land cover. There was a suggestion each farm should take on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte: Chairperson Designate (12 Mar 2019)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...and it is marvellous that Coillte is not in any way preventing people from going into the forests for insurance reasons or whatever. People feel they have access to these woods and that they belong to us to an extent, even though Coillte is managing them. Another example is Scohaboy Bog, in Cloughjordan beside Sopwell Wood. That is a marvellous example of how Coillte is working on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Mr. Donnellan for his presentation. In what way does Teagasc engage with policymakers? It is emphasising the scientific research it is undertaking. Is there a contribution being made to long-term planning through this research, both at national and European level? Does Mr. Donnellan have a view on the best option for carbon sequestration or is there a multitude of options? Has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...for this information that I sought it and received it. That was the only reason I had it. I want to clarify that. I would be happy to meet Mr. Noone at any time. I have not heard from him in a long time.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (6 Nov 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...given to awarding the special rate of the SUSI grant to applicants solely based on the family's total reckonable income and not subject to the condition that reckonable household income includes a long-term Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44745/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...Department have any requirements or regulations in terms of water harvesting in new builds, including buildings, single dwellings and commercial dwellings? I imagine that will be required in the long term or short term. I came across a new word in the Department's document that I had never heard before: "barrage". What does that mean? Has it been successful in other countries? What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (4 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...getting away from diesel and petrol. Diesel is widely used around the country, particularly outside urban areas. For those who do make the transition, there is the matter of charging units. On long journeys, many people stop off at motorway points. How will it be managed whereby instead of people stopping for diesel or petrol that they call in to charge their car? I recently noticed a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly (Resumed): Professor Peter Stott (2 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My other question builds on Deputy Pringle's earlier point on reaching the citizen and explaining what is happening. Professor Stott said that the Met Office had a long remit to look at climate projections. What is its relationship with the BBC in terms of using its service to explain what is happening with the weather relative to the individual? Does it have a specific policy remit in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Deficiencies in Mental Health Services: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: How long do I have left?

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 667. To ask the Minister for Health the reason funding has been withdrawn by the Health Service Executive that makes possible an annual one week holiday for medium-term and long-term patients living in community based Health Service Executive owned homes (details supplied) in counties Laois and Offaly. [24614/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Different Approaches and New Opportunities in Irish Agriculture: Discussion (15 May 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...few years in conservation agriculture. Is it the case that it is used to get started in order to get control of the soil, and then it is weaned out over several years? If that is the case, how long does it take before one can go without it? On faba beans and peas, is the product used solely for animal feed or is it for human consumption or a broader market? If we hope that more...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ..., and his team for being ready with the legislation following the recent Supreme Court judgment. Unexpected pregnancy has featured in the lives of women and men in this country and globally for as long as we have existed on this planet. A woman's choice to end a pregnancy has been the subject of great debate in Ireland for decades. In considering this Bill, it is important to look back...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak, in the few minutes I have left, on this long-awaited legislation. It is the first time alcohol has been dealt with by the Department of Health as public health policy rather than by the Department of Justice and Equality. This demonstrates how central the Bill is to the Healthy Ireland agenda being pursued by the Government, which some people in this...