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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: They might not have the fencing for all-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: One second. Senator Lombard is going to take the Chair as there is a vote in the Dáil Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Senators Paul Daly and Lombard have questions for the witnesses. My apologies for leaving but we have to attend a vote.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 114. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) did not qualify for compensation for cattle they sent to the factory that were discovered to have lesions, the same as he would have received compensation if the cattle were found to have lesions on the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41689/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 219. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are any positions currently open within the OPW in the north Tipperary area for digger and track machine operators; if the OPW is hiring people for these positions at present; if so, how one might apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (26 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41272/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (26 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 360. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government why an individual’s land (details supplied) was delisted and how it can be designated again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41653/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (26 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 408. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person's (details supplied) family reunification application was refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41167/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome Deputy Mythen to the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. I bring to the attention of witnesses that when giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means witnesses have a full defence in any defamation action...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Corrigan. I call Deputy Flaherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I want to pose a few questions. First, the industry, and the performances of our horses and riders, has never been in a better place. The Dublin Horse Show is an event we all attend and tune in to. The Irish team that was jumping that day with four horses and four riders. How many of those four horses were Irish-bred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: If we went back a couple of years ago, that argument could have even been worse. There might have been an Aga Khan team with no Irish-bred horse. Our top riders are outsourcing the horses they want to ride. I just do not know how the industry can equate that angle. Mr. Corrigan sells very good horses for the international stage, yet our own best riders are not riding Irish-bred horses. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: And all members resigned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: That was a voluntary resignation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Showjumping Ireland had members on the board at that stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Who were the nine members on it? Only a couple of them were ministerial nominees. The rest of them-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: The councils had the right to nominate a person on the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Is Mr. Corrigan saying then that decisions the board was making were not being carried out by the executive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: The members stepped down then in unison and the Minister appointed a chairman and three board members subsequently. Some of them have knowledge of the industry or had some background in the equestrian industry anyway.