Deputy Kenny, please.
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David Maxwell
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With the permission of the House, I will go back to Question No. 8.
We will move to Question No. 11 before returning to Question No. 9 to give Deputy Ó Murchú a chance to-----
12. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the current compensation paid to farmers who have to cull animals under a notifiable disease order, such as TB and bird flu, will be reviewed so that a fair compensation is paid, over and above the market value of the animals, to include a proportion of consequential loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70152/25]
Will the Minister consider the current compensation paid to farmers who have to cull animals under a notifiable disease order, such as TB or bird flu, and can this be reviewed so that a fair compensation is paid, over and above the market value of the animals, to include a proportion of the consequential loss? I ask the Minister to make a statement on the matter.
I suppose every TD's office is getting phone calls from farmers. Farmers are losing out. Over the past 18 months, the price of cattle has increased and that is good for Irish farming. In one case, a farmer reckoned his animal was worth €5,000 in the mart and he got the €3,000. It is a big loss. Cattle prices could drop, though we hope they will not. Going forward, can we look at a scheme whereby, if prices have incre…
That is good news. I want to move on to the poultry. Before Christmas, a couple of flocks in Monaghan were affected by bird flu. From speaking to one of the owners, I know that, never mind the loss of the birds you have in your house, it is the cleaning of the house and the disposal of the bedding and shavings. Even shavings that were on-site had to be sent to a specialist for disposal. Following the cleaning of the …
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The Select Committee on Defence and National Security has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 36.
I would like to ask about the status of last year's changes to exempt smaller, modular and ancillary units such as granny flats or home offices up to 40 sq m, depending on the final regulation. Easing of these planning regulations to allow for larger, unattached structures to be built in people's back gardens and sites is a welcome development. This proposal to increase the stand-alone structure size will allow famil…
I must make the point that we should not be referring to people who are not in the House and cannot defend themselves. I have been asked to pass that on.
I am only passing on the rules of the House. We should not be referring to people outside. I call Deputy Boyd Barrett.
Please take your seats. Minister, please take your seat
Please, Minister. Deputy Gogarty has two and a half minutes.
Thank you, Minister.
That finishes the Government slot. I now ask the proposer of the Bill, Deputy Coppinger, to make her closing remarks.
Deputy, no interruptions please.
Minister, please.
Minister, please.
No interruptions please, Minister.
I would like to ask about the rationale behind the decision on blister packs that were available through local pharmacies and whether the Taoiseach is aware of the significant impact this is having on patients in counties Cavan and Monaghan and around the country. They are used selectively for patients with dementia or cognitive impairment, intellectual disabilities, significant physical or dexterity impairment, mult…
I thank the Deputy. I call the Minister.
If the Minister will hold on, Deputy McGuinness has a supplementary question.
I want to ask about VAT registration for poultry farmers. As we know, since 1 September broiler chicken services in Ireland are no longer eligible for the flat-rate addition scheme and must charge VAT for services such as rearing and fattening. Farmers who supply broiler chicken services now need to register for VAT if their taxable supplies are over the threshold. This is a serious issue. While straightforward broil…