To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the definition of low carbon in the Government’s Policy Position on Climate Change will be included in the forthcoming Climate Bill; if the expert advisory group will have sufficient standing to independently assess, monitor and advise on climate change issues; if the Bill… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding the reduction in forage areas on commonages due to perceived under-grazing; his views that this reduction in forage areas could lead to farmers being able to put less stock on commonages leading to more scrubbing up of these areas and resultant… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact the recent changes in the tax regime for farmers will have on encouraging transfer of lands to the next generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne. Reply: The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring pre-1980 registered vehicles under a yearly NCT obligation; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many of these vehicles are not used on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne.… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Health if, following the recommendations of the Labour Court, talks have commenced between the Health Service Executive and the relevant trade union concerning the status and payment rates for sleepover duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne T.D. Reply: Minister for Health, Leo… Continue Reading