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Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
119. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider allowing students of Teagasc agricultural colleges to access student supports such as the student hardship fund and the once-off Covid-19 payment scheme. [40702/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Cross-Border Health Initiatives
Matt Carthy
172. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if patients travelling to Northern Ireland to avail of treatment under the EU Cross-Border Health Directive will continue to receive reimbursements for procedures conducted after 31 December 2020 [40703/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
198. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration that has been given to altering existing or introducing new supports with regard to ash dieback including broadening the base of eligible applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40687/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
199. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the monitoring his Department carries out with regard to the prevalence and effects of ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40688/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
200. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of his Departments attempts to ensure that the ash species is maintained and restored as a result of the effects of ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
201. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has a programme in place to protect and restore the elm species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40690/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Beef Industry
Matt Carthy
202. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the application for a grass-fed PGI status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40691/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Beef Industry
Matt Carthy
203. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Bord Bia will be instructed to work with the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Environment, Climate and Communications and Rural and Community Development in the north and other stakeholders such as farming organisations to assist them with implementing a grass fed standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40692/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Greyhound Industry
Matt Carthy
204. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that have been taken to address greyhound culling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40693/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Veterinary Medicines
Matt Carthy
205. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reduce the level of antibiotic use in animals; his further plans to address anti-microbial resistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40694/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
206. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the role his Department will play in the cull of minks on mink farms; the expected time frame for the cull to be completed; the mitigation and support measures to be provided to the farms concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40695/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Carthy
207. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which physical attendance will be facilitated for buyers at marts upon the end of the current level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40696/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Climate Change Policy
Matt Carthy
208. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has assessed the potential impacts that the European Commission’s 2030 Climate Target Plan will have on Irish agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40697/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
209. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if applicants in respect of forestry licences who submit a Natura impact statement can expect a speedier determination as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40699/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
210. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce mandatory timeframes in respect of the process and determination of forestry licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40700/20]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Matt Carthy
211. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made to ensure equal access to financial support for students of agricultural colleges such as the student hardship fund and once-off Covid-19 payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40701/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Matt Carthy
43. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the capital projects in County Monaghan that will receive funding from her Department in 2021; and the capital projects in County Monaghan that are currently under consideration for future funding from her Department. [39987/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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School Transport
Matt Carthy
56. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will report on her efforts to ensure that all students who have been deemed eligible for school transport, including those who missed the original payment deadline, will be facilitated with places on school buses. [39986/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Driver Test
Matt Carthy
173. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if provision will be made to reduce the six-month waiting rule for provisional driver licence holders to sit a test for a full licence on an emergency basis for those working in essential activities such as the health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39792/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Military Honours
Matt Carthy
339. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) will be awarded a medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39794/20]