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Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Apr 2025)

Erin McGreehan: The Bill will now be sent to the Seanad.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Animal Diseases (2 Apr 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the plans in place in case of another foot and mouth outbreak, considering recent outbreaks in Europe. [15814/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Animal Diseases (2 Apr 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I ask this question on foot and mouth disease because my community, neighbours and family farm were devastated in 2001 when all our animals had to be culled because of the disease. In light of foot and mouth disease being detected all across Europe, including in Slovakia, Germany and Hungary, I would like to know how ready this country will be if there is an outbreak. What are we doing to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Animal Diseases (2 Apr 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister. It is good to hear that we have protocols at ports. The Minister alluded to North–South co-operation at ports like Larne. As we know, foot and mouth disease came in across the Border on the last occasion. There had been an outbreak in Meigh, south Armagh. It is very important, therefore that we have the protocols. There was considerable co-operation back...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Animal Diseases (2 Apr 2025)

Erin McGreehan: At the minute, we have a two-tier compensation scheme for sheep farmers. Some farmers took a legal case and other farmers trusted in the State and believed their circumstances would be reviewed after the legal case. They did so in good faith. Owing to the considerable co-operation, we owe it to the affected farmers on the Cooley peninsula to upgrade their compensation package in line with...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Trade Relations (1 Apr 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the European Commission response to the proposed US tariffs on EU goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Acting Chair for his consideration this morning. Rural roads in County Louth could not have enough money from the perspective of walkers, tourism and agriculture. My question relates to special circumstances, such as if there was an extreme weather event, for example. In the previous two years LIS funding was awarded to a particular road when it was damaged and decimated in an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Institutes of Technology (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 17. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has engaged with Dundalk Institute of Technology regarding the progression of the institute to university status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14626/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Institutes of Technology (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: My question concerns Dundalk Institute of Technology, DkIT, which is of huge importance for the entire north-east region, educationally, economically and socially. I am hugely ambitious for the institution. It is the only IT that is left without university status. Last June, DkIT and Maynooth University signed a letter of intent confirming there will be a joint strategic engagement on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Institutes of Technology (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I absolutely acknowledge the huge investment the Government has provided to the HEA for DkIT. It is a fantastic and hugely important institution. As this is a new departure from what the HEA legislation initially set out, namely, ITs collaborating together, I want to make sure there are no barriers to progress. When the ducks are being put in a row, if regulatory or legal change is needed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Institutes of Technology (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: I thank the Minister for his continuing support on this matter. I look forward to his coming to Dundalk again very soon and visiting DkIT. It was not about finding a fit with another institute of technology; it was about finding the right fit. Maynooth University is the right fit. The academic strengths of the two institutions complement each other. It is a win-win for both.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 32. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has plans to add more courses in the further education sector specifically designed for people with disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14627/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 106. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding available for his Department for the upkeep of rural roads. [14620/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (27 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 126. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the local improvement scheme will next open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14621/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 159. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to financially reward farmers for carbon sequestration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Dundalk has been excluded from the new zonal ticketing system for the Dublin Commuter Area, as outlined in the 2024 public transport fares determination; if he will consider including Dundalk in this system, given its impact on the Taxsaver fare structure. [14134/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 287. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to change the current inheritance tax policy for individuals without children, to increase the inheritance tax exemption threshold for these individuals. [14129/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (25 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 289. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide clarity on vehicle registration tax payments for cross-Border workers who work in Northern Ireland and receive a company car registered in Northern Ireland for business engagements, despite living and being resident in the Republic of Ireland, where the car resides overnight. [14141/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 846. To ask the Minister for Health to provide detailed information on the current waiting lists for psychology care within HSE primary care psychology services; the length of time children aged 0-17 years-old are typically waiting to access these services; and the measures being taken to reduce these waiting times. [14132/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

Erin McGreehan: 847. To ask the Minister for Health to clarify the expertise available within each primary care centre under HSE primary care psychology services; to confirm, given it is stated that each centre usually has a team of occupational therapists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers, whether these teams are adequately equipped to address a broad range of psychological issues for children aged...