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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: The Minister did not deal with the specific questions I asked in respect of those three schemes. Perhaps he will furnish me with a written response on that. The difficulty facing farming is that under the old CAP, Pillar 1 payments amounted to €5.975 billion in Exchequer and EU funding. Under the new CAP, for the entire programme, that figure is exactly the same. In real terms,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: We proposed a 12% increase-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: There is going to be a 10% cut under CAP----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: The problem is that the Government is not delivering; it is spinning.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: There is only a 1% increase next year-----

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: 42. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the ongoing crisis in the horticulture and mushroom sectors due to peat shortages. [50712/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: 59. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to advance proposals that will encourage the development of anaerobic digestion on Irish farms. [50716/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: 61. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will carry out a comprehensive analysis of the impact of factory owned feedlots on the beef sector including their effect on prices and the environment as a result of record kills in such facilities in 2021. [50713/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: 71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support the development of a hemp sector in Ireland on the basis of allowing farmers in that sector to utilise the entire crop produce. [50715/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of new hectares entered into afforestation to date in 2021; the projected number for the full year; and the projected number for 2022. [50714/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: Mr. McHugh referenced a 2008 report. Since then, what specific recommendations has the CCPC brought to the Government as regards the number of vets servicing customers in particular communities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: I suppose this is about the definition of corporates. Mr. McHugh is talking about veterinary practices that are incorporated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: I am waiting for legal advice that says otherwise, but my understanding is that the Bill will not ban that practice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: It comes down to what is deemed the beneficial ownership of an incorporated entity. A vet can incorporate his or her business under this legislation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: My understanding is that this Bill would not be retrospectively applied. It would apply to new entrants to the market as opposed to existing practices. Would that change the CCPC's testimony to the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: Excuse me for interrupting, but Mr. McHugh just indicated that, from 2008 to 2018, the number of vets increased and the service improved. During that time, the interpretation of the legislation applied by the Veterinary Council of Ireland essentially enacted the legislation before us. We are looking at international evidence, particularly from our closest neighbours in Britain, where the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: Mr. McHugh has outlined a number of solutions. He stated: "It is the CPCC's view that enhanced legislation could instead be employed to ensure veterinary practices continue to provide a high standard". He also stated: "The CCPC’s view is that the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 could instead be amended to provide a legal basis on which the Veterinary Council of Ireland can regulate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: I am asking about before the legislation came on the table. Mr. McHugh outlined three areas where the issue could be addressed. When was the last time the CCPC advised government using any of those three scenarios?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: I do not know that "draconian" is an appropriate term but on the basis of the CCPC's evidence, submission and interventions in other areas relating to farmers, I think one of the C's in the authority's title should be changed to refer to a corporate protection authority. It appears to me the CCPC always goes to great lengths to protect multinational corporations at the behest of vested...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Oct 2021)

Matt Carthy: I have a question. Mr. McHugh mentioned the regulator on a number of occasions. Is he referring to the Veterinary Council of Ireland?