Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Horticulture Sector

Charlie McConalogue

853. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his attention was first drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) was bringing workers into Ireland; the actions taken as a result of this development at departmental level in view of Covid-19 with respect to public health advice; and the number of meetings and conference calls he held with his ministerial colleagues in this regard. [5841/20]

Fishing Industry

Charlie McConalogue

858. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions with fishing representative bodies with regard to a storage aid market support measure to support the industry through market disruption caused by Covid-19; and the progress of talks with the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries to make additional European Maritime and Fisheries Fund funds available for such a measure. [5912/20]

Food Exports

Charlie McConalogue

859. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to ensure Irish fish and seafood product is able to reach continental EU markets despite reports (details supplied) that some wholesalers and retailers in France are being pressured not to stock product from non-domestic sources; and if he has made representations to his French counterparts and the European Commission to ensure the proper functioning of the single market and that Irish product is not being barred from access to markets. [5913/20]

Seafood Sector

Charlie McConalogue

860. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the 13 May 2020 EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting regarding Covid-19 supports to fishermen and the seafood sector including additional funding from the European maritime and fisheries fund; the status of discussions with the Commission in this regard; and the proposals Ireland and like-minded countries made at the meeting. [5914/20]

Food Industry

Charlie McConalogue

903. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deal with the surplus of potatoes here which are only suitable for processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6628/20]

Beef Industry

Charlie McConalogue

913. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a proposal raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the BEAM scheme. [6904/20]

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

914. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme 2 in tabular form; the number of approved applications; the number of payment claims logged; the number of payment claims that have been approved for payment; the amount of funding allocated to the scheme under the 2014-2020 RDP; the amount expended to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6925/20]

Electricity Generation

Charlie McConalogue

934. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a new wind farm located here that feeds its electricity into the Northern Ireland grid will be able to qualify for funding under the proposed new renewable electricity support scheme; if not, if contractual arrangements that provide for the power to be sold on from the Northern Ireland grid to end users here would ensure that the electricity produced can qualify for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6237/20]

Carer's Benefit Eligibility

Charlie McConalogue

1217. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the circumstances referenced in correspondence from a person (details supplied); if carer's benefit can be extended in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5904/20]

Tenant Purchase Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

1339. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the final report of the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5873/20]

School Transport Provision

Charlie McConalogue

163. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a response will issue in relation to a school transport issue (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3998/20]

School Transport Provision

Charlie McConalogue

166. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a response will issue in relation to a school transport matter (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4034/20]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

176. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4082/20]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

510. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of support under the long-term illness scheme by county; the conditions for which the scheme has been granted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4207/20]

Drugs Payment Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

531. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a drugs repayment fund request for persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/20]

Medical Card Applications

Charlie McConalogue

551. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4387/20]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

1060. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on a sports capital grant appeal by a club (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5076/20]

LEADER Programmes

Charlie McConalogue

1139. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding is available to a school under LEADER to assist in safety measures incorporating a public footpath at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5504/20]

Mica Redress Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

1231. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the application process for the Mica redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4146/20]

Public Sector Pensions Legislation

Charlie McConalogue

131. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 26 September 2019 when the new guidance on the implementation of section 52(6) and (7) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3010/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

194. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the decanting of students during the period of the construction of a new school building to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

196. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status in relation to a school building (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2767/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Charlie McConalogue

263. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status in relation to correspondence issued to his office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3269/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

288. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3391/20]

Court Accommodation Refurbishment

Charlie McConalogue

419. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of progress with regard to carrying out repairs to Carndonagh courthouse; if the level of repairs required has been clarified; if the work has been agreed to go to tender; if so, when; the timeframe for the work to be completed and the courthouse to be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3775/20]

Transport Support Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

638. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3011/20]

Services for People with Disabilities

Charlie McConalogue

765. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in the reopening of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/20]

Brexit Supports

Charlie McConalogue

914. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of food businesses that applied for working capital under the Brexit loan scheme which opened in March 2018; the number of such businesses that have been sanctioned financing to date; and the value of same. [3904/20]

Future Growth Loan Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

915. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in addition to food businesses who have applied to the future growth loan scheme which opened in March 2019; the number of farmers and such businesses that have been sanctioned financing to date; and the value of same in tabular form. [3905/20]

Hardship Grant Scheme Eligibility

Charlie McConalogue

980. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the flood relief supports that will be available to farmers along the River Shannon where land has been flooded. [3889/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Charlie McConalogue

981. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the advisory support available from his Department and State agencies under his remit with respect to contingency planning for business interruptions from Covid-19. [3890/20]

Brexit Negotiations

Charlie McConalogue

982. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to protect agricultural and fishing interests at upcoming Brexit negotiations. [3891/20]

Live Exports

Charlie McConalogue

983. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland has live exports, by sector; the breakdown of cattle exported to each country in 2019 and to date in 2020, by sector, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3892/20]

Exports Data

Charlie McConalogue

984. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exported food and drink products in 2018 and 2019; the breakdown in volume terms and in value of total exports and as a percentage of total exports, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/20]

Exports Data

Charlie McConalogue

985. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries from which Ireland imported food and drink products in 2018 and 2019; the breakdown in volume terms and in value of total imports and as a percentage of total imports, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3894/20]

State Bodies Funding

Charlie McConalogue

986. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding allocated in 2020 to each specific State agency under his aegis by current and capital funding, in tabular form. [3895/20]

Common Agricultural Policy Reform

Charlie McConalogue

987. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the most recent developments on reform of the CAP and progress on agreeing a new programme at EU level; and the progress made in attaining unanimous agreement by all member states to reverse the proposed budget cuts to the next CAP. [3896/20]

Fishing Industry Data

Charlie McConalogue

988. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the EU fixed total allowable catches for all fish species in tonnage in Irish waters, that is, the exclusive economic zone of Ireland for 2019 and 2020; and the total allowable catches for Irish vessels in tonnage in the same waters for each year. [3897/20]

Aquaculture Data

Charlie McConalogue

989. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of aquaculture production carried out in 2018 and 2019, by value and tonnage, in tabular form. [3898/20]

Fish Quotas

Charlie McConalogue

990. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the final 2020 Irish quotas in tonnage and value for each fishing species agreed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in December 2019; the value of same; the final 2020 quota agreed for each such species; and the difference between 2019 and 2020 quotas in percentage terms, in tabular form. [3899/20]

Rural Development Programme Data

Charlie McConalogue

991. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial allocations on an annual basis under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for schemes (details supplied); the annual amount expended on the listed schemes in each year since established up to 31 December 2019; the number of active participants in each scheme; and the number of approved applicants that subsequently withdrew from each scheme, in tabular form. [3900/20]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Charlie McConalogue

992. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenditure incurred in each of the years 2014 to 2018, inclusive, and up to 31 December 2019 for each measure (details supplied) under the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020, in tabular form; the original budget allocations made for each year in the 2014 to 2020 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3901/20]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Charlie McConalogue

993. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the individual allocation to each respective rural development programme scheme in 2020. [3903/20]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

1032. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a sports capital application appeal by a club (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2697/20]

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

1095. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application submitted by Donegal County Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2786/20]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Charlie McConalogue

1108. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial allocations on an annual basis under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 per measure 19 support for LEADER local development; the annual amount expended on the programme in each year of the programme up to 31 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3902/20]

Carer's Benefit Applications

Charlie McConalogue

1160. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application will be expedited for carer's benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3268/20]

Water Services Infrastructure

Charlie McConalogue

1202. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if Donegal County Council is one of the 19 authorities which have made an application under the programme for support relating to the taking in charge of housing estates; if the expert panel has made its recommendations on the suitability of projects under the programme for support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2984/20]

Water Services Infrastructure

Charlie McConalogue

1203. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 577 of 12 November 2019, the progress to date in the taking in charge of housing developments with stand-alone treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/20]