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Seanad Éireann · 2026-03-19

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

CC Maria Byrne · Agricultural Panel

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The Minister of State said: "While there is no dedicated scheme in place for the taking in charge of housing estates, local authorities may make provision for taking in charge as part of their annual budgetary process." Maybe there should be a scheme and perhaps the housing Minister could look at that because clearly Tanyard Wood is not an isolated case. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for being here for this Commencement matter, which calls on the Minister with responsibility for nature, heritage and biodiversity to carry out a breeding cormorant survey on the Moy catchment area, including Lough Conn and Lough Cullin, to assess their impact on the decline of salmon in the River Moy.

I would welcome the commencement of a breeding cormorant survey on the River Moy to understand what can be done to improve outcomes for salmon on the river.

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CC Maria Byrne this contribution

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.