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Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Matt Carthy
2168. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers from whom payments were clawed back in relation to the BEAM scheme; the total amount, the average amount and the amount that has yet to be repaid in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41766/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Tillage Sector
Matt Carthy
1. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his targets for land use associated with the growing of crops for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; and his proposed measures to reach those targets. [37920/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Brexit Supports
Matt Carthy
3. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to request further financial measures from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to provide direct supports to farmers. [37921/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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International Agreements
Matt Carthy
13. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will conduct a socio-economic and environmental impact assessment of the proposed EU-New Zealand trade agreement, in particular the impact on the domestic red meat and dairy sectors; and his proposals to support impacted farmers. [37914/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Matt Carthy
38. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support the group of farmers known as the forgotten farmers; and the timeframe for the delivery of same. [37912/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Forestry Sector
Matt Carthy
42. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to the fact that targets relating to the issuance of forestry licences have been missed in over 65% of weeks in the first half of this year; and his proposals to ensure that yearly targets are met. [37913/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Matt Carthy
44. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has notified the European Commission of his intended proposal to disperse funds associated with the European Crisis Reserve; and if his notification made reference to the use of co-financing. [37911/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Organic Farming
Matt Carthy
65. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to ensure adequate processing capacity and market demand for organic produce. [37910/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Cost of Living Issues
Matt Carthy
115. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the additional resources that have been provided to community welfare officers to assist those facing financial burden due to the cost-of-living crisis. [34781/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Social Welfare Schemes
Matt Carthy
160. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she intends to introduce any further amendments to farm assist (details supplied). [34782/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Matt Carthy
888. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations which govern if an underpass is fit for purpose with regard to poultry; the reason that it was adjudicated not to be the case in an instance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39196/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Matt Carthy
901. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who received payments under the areas of natural constraint scheme in 2021 under each category and payment rate; the average number of hectares on which land was claimed in each in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39343/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Matt Carthy
902. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who received payments under the areas of specific constraint islands scheme in 2021 under each category and payment rate; the average number of hectares on which land was claimed in each in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39344/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Matt Carthy
903. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to the areas of natural constraint scheme and areas of specific constraint islands scheme in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39345/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Agricultural Colleges
Matt Carthy
904. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of part-time and full-time students enrolled in Teagasc agricultural colleges in each of the years 2019 to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39346/22]
Wed, 13 Jul 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Matt Carthy
46. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Government Co-ordination will next meet. [34776/22]
Wed, 13 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Matt Carthy
587. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations that exist with regard to the importation of animal manure into the State; if his attention has been drawn to an increased demand for same; the reason for such demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38797/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Recycling Policy
Matt Carthy
227. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his proposals to reduce the amount of polyethylene terephthalate plastic exported from Ireland; if options are available for the domestic recycling of that waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37083/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Matt Carthy
233. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the numbers of agricultural users who applied for the support scheme for renewable heat, the numbers who were deemed eligible and the numbers who received payment under the scheme, per county, in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37599/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Departmental Data
Matt Carthy
246. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the schemes, areas and projects to which carbon tax funds were allocated by the Government and subsequently re-allocated; the amount allocated and re-allocated; the schemes or projects to which they were allocated and re-allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37945/22]