Mon, 5 Feb – 11 Feb 2024 · 3 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 26 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin
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13 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked13 total
Agriculture7 questions
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if ACRES payments, both under the general and co-operation projects, are subject to income tax and USC, his views on same, if he will comment on scenarios where an individual receiving two ACRES payments in 2024 will be subject to a greater level of taxation than would otherwise have been the case had ACRES payments been paid in 2023 and 2024 as previously announced, and, as a consequence, will receive a lower level of after-tax support under ACRES, if he is considering action to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5024/24]
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what processes have been put in place by his Department to enforce the Regulation on deforestation-free products rules (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5108/24]
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expected date that farmers awaiting payment under the ACRES co-operation scheme will be paid on in view that he previously confirmed payments would commence in February 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5196/24]
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of afforestation applications that were submitted in January 2024; how many were approved and the area covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5197/24]
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to advise with regard to slurry exports on monitoring mechanisms put in place by his Department to ensure limits around nutrient distribution are met (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5209/24]
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the independent and external review committed to under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023; the timeline for the review; which individual or body will carry out the review; the terms of reference for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5695/24]
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the monitoring mechanisms in place to prevent individuals who have been banned from keeping dogs from owning or dealing with dogs involved in the greyhound industry again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5696/24]
Finance4 questions
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance if ACRES payments, both under the general and co-operation projects, are subject to income tax and USC; his views on same; if he will comment on scenarios where an individual receiving two ACRES payments in 2024 will be subject to a greater level of taxation than would otherwise have been the case had ACRES payments been paid in 2023 and 2024, as previously announced, and, as a consequence, will receive a lower level of after-tax support under ACRES; if he is considering action to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5023/24]
2024-02-08Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the revision of residential zoned land tax maps; if the revision will allow farmers whose land was previously zoned and whose land is actively in use for agricultural purposes will be able to seek exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5793/24]
2024-02-08Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance with regard to the revision of residential zoned land tax maps, if the revision will allow farmers whose land was previously zoned and whose land is actively in use for agricultural purposes will be able to seek exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5820/24]
2024-02-08Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance with regard to the revision of residential zoned land tax maps; how his Department is ensuring that accessible systems are in place to allow farmers to submit a request for exemption if their land is actively being used for agricultural purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5826/24]
Education1 question
2024-02-07Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on funding for temporary modular accommodation for a school (details supplied) given works on the school extension, including demolition works are to begin in September and the temporary accommodation needs to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5583/24]
Enterprise1 question
2024-02-08Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the roll-out of the increased cost of business scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5666/24]
Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland
0 votes ·
3 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked3 total
Education1 question
2024-02-07Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education when a ticket for school transport will issue to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5107/24]
Justice1 question
2024-02-07Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice if all Ukrainian refugees are Garda vetted coming into Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5086/24]
Agriculture1 question
2024-02-08Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how many hectares Coillte got permission to afforest in 2023, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5821/24]