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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-06-28/7/
28 Jun 2021 -
There is a strong understanding in the mushroom sector and the wider horticulture sector that in the...future, peat will not play a major role in their production but we need that just transition....We need to be able to support the sector and move to that place where it is not so reliant on peat....This is from coconut husk and would have to be imported but the environmental damage would have to be measured...We must support the horticulture sector.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2020-11-03/48/
3 Nov 2020 -
industry on the availability of peat moss....for the horticulture sector....Following on from the publication of a report on the review of the use of peat moss in the horticulture...the horticulture sector....A 50% budget increase to €9 million was secured by the Department for 2021, reflecting the importance
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-11-06/38/
6 Nov 2019 -
With regard to the horticultural sector, the horticultural peat plants at Coolnamona and Kilberry are...There is an opportunity to start using municipal waste to generate compost free from horticultural peat...This is an opportunity to use that waste to move towards more sustainable horticultural products....become a centre for training and apprenticeships in the new skills required for installing green energy measures...peat and sod fuel, for example.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-07-13/4/
13 Jul 2021 -
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins This relates to the extension of measures to December 2021 from March 2021...There are positive things in this Bill but there are also mistakes.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-07-02/7/
2 Jul 2021 -
Change is needed but it does not necessarily have to be part of this Bill....This goes back to where Senator Boyhan started with the mushroom and horticulture industry....We ceased peat production before having an alternative....While I say the amendments today will not change anything, there is one issue outside the scope of this Bill...He needs to get Irish peat back into the mushroom and horticulture plants until such time as an alternative
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-11-30/10/
30 Nov 2021 -
It provides targeted support to help mobilise around €55 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-06-28/7/
28 Jun 2021 -
Regarding the future use of peat moss in the horticulture sector, last September, the Minister of State...moss in the horticultural industry....It has addressed the key issues raised in the report itself, including future use of peat by the horticulture...growing media for horticultural production in this area in its latest research call for 2021....The budget has increased to €9 million, which is a 50% increase, for 2021.
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Debate: Joint Committee On Agriculture, Food And The Marine
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_agriculture_food_and_the_marine/2021-07-06/2/
6 Jul 2021 -
The interim report effectively recommended that peat harvesting continue throughout 2021 under emergency...a full EIA, and release the industry from the requirement of a licence for a limited time, that is, 2021...We submitted to the working group, which submitted to the Departments, the heads of a Bill that would...This is a disaster for the horticultural industry, an industry that we need to build up....It certainly appears to be a case of anything but peat.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-03-29/6/
29 Mar 2021 -
The Bill has nothing to do with that....entitled to receive, illness benefit for Covid-19 absence; or in receipt of, or entitled to receive, the temporary...entitled to receive, illness benefit for Covid-19 absence; or in receipt of, or entitled to receive, the temporary...this Bill....This measure provides the benefit of the enhanced protections to relevant tenants until 13 July 2021.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2021-05-20/12/
20 May 2021 -
the group reports to the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, but certainly it is directly affecting the horticulture...However, there are, for example, some commercial organic growers who are peat free, so there is scope...There is work and research being done on this but, again, it is about implementing measures over the...next number of years to help our sector transition out of peat....Peat extraction must stop but horticulture must continue and that is what I will endeavour to support
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Debate: Joint Committee On Agriculture, Food And The Marine
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_agriculture_food_and_the_marine/2021-07-20/4/
20 Jul 2021 -
There is no way for extraction to take place legally on a site greater than 50 ha in 2021....We are very conscious of the situation the horticulture sector finds itself in but the fundamental issue
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2021-07-15/6/
15 Jul 2021 -
As regards the future use of peat moss in the horticulture sector, which is of significant importance...moss in the horticultural industry....by the horticulture sector....growing media for horticultural production in this area in our latest research call for 2021....It is of huge concern to everyone in both the amenity horticulture and mushroom farming sectors.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-05-25/12/
25 May 2021 -
the following: “ “(b) Part 3, continue in operation for the period beginning on the 10th day of June 2021...and ending on the 30th day of September 2021.”.”....It is for these reasons that I strongly oppose the Bill as it stands....The Bill cannot reasonably be said to have passed the legal requirement of proportionality or necessity...I propose that the powers be extended until no later than 30 September 2021.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2021-03-25/7/
25 Mar 2021 -
a tenant during the emergency period, specifying a termination date that falls on or after 13 April 2021...and before 13 July 2021, that is, during the three-month extension provided under this Bill....subsection 1A applies in his or her case, the specified termination date shall be deemed to be 13 July 2021...This measure provides the benefit of the enhanced protections to relevant tenants until that date.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2020-12-02/10/
2 Dec 2020 -
The horticultural industry makes a significant contribution to the economy....Only 0.4% of total Irish peatlands are used for horticulture peat harvesting....Current peat supplies will run out in July 2021. What are people left to do?...It will cost four times more than local peat....In supporting our own food culture and horticulture, it is important that we have a debate on this with
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2021-11-17/9/
17 Nov 2021 -
Every effort we make as individuals is worthwhile, and we should remain committed to these measures....We have seen a situation arise in which shiploads of horticultural peat are being imported into this...peat....This is a measure that runs counter to the purpose for which the ban on horticultural peat harvesting...We will support this Bill.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2021-11-30/6/
30 Nov 2021 -
Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the draft Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021...without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2021...to committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3, Private Members' business, Horticultural...Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m., and not withstanding anything...proceedings thereon shall adjourn after 90 minutes; No. 4, statements on the National Development Plan 2021
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2021-11-17/11/
17 Nov 2021 -
The report from the horticultural peat working group has been sent to me and I have sent it on to the...There is a dual consent process in place in Ireland and the measures that are outlined in the report...Government, collectively, to seek a solution that will work for the industry in Ireland and for the horticultural...Certainly, we have to give consideration to the phasing out of horticultural peat in retail and other
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Debate: Select Committee On Finance, Public Expenditure And Reform, And Taoiseach
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_finance_public_expenditure_and_reform_and_taoiseach/2021-11-16/3/
16 Nov 2021 -
As the Minister is aware, the scheme was introduced as a temporary measure in 2016 with an estimated
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2021-03-24/15/
24 Mar 2021 -
to 12 July 2021....to 12 April 2021....The scheme ensures that renters experiencing a temporary loss of employment can continue to meet their...The rental measures proposed under this Bill will help further....Other measures that we brought forward have worked and this is an addition and extension to them.
