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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Dr. Ryan for his presentation. I have a few queries. What Department will be responsible for setting up the website or the database?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Is there anything that can be done to increase the penalties for illegal puppy farms? Is there anything in this proposed regulation that states these penalties be increased?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: These are extremely lucrative businesses. Some of these dogs that are bred are worth €2,000, €3,000 or €4,000 each. Indeed, some are worth even more, up to €7,000 or €8,000. Some puppy farms out there are operating illegally. Is there anything in this proposal that is going to increase the penalties for these illegal puppy farms?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: This might be a silly question, but I know this goes on. When people are exporting a bitch who is pregnant, they only pay the one fee for the dog but that animal could be carrying a litter of pups. Is there anything in the proposed regulation related to this type of situation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Yes, anywhere, including into or out of the EU.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I am sorry. Let us take the example of a breeding bitch. People are exporting this animal but the bitch is pregnant and could be carrying a litter of up to ten pups. How does this type of situation work? Do they just pay the one fee for the dog? I know this type of thing is going on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: The passport fee when going through customs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: With regard to the policing of all of this, there is nothing in the regulation. At the moment, many dog wardens only operate on a part-time basis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Most of the questions have been asked. I thank the witnesses for their in-depth analysis. What we are talking about here is Ireland Inc. on the dissection table. It is that serious. The loss of the industry is unthinkable. I have questions for the witnesses. They have said there was an independent economic impact assessment. When exactly do they expect that to be finished? We all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: On slurry storage, which is so important, we are running into a lot of problems with planning and the planning departments. Is there anything to be said on that or what would the witnesses opinions be on it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: As an industry, is there an innovation department within it? Something new will come up and maybe save millions and save all the water. Someone is going to come up with some idea somewhere. Is there an investment process for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Before we broke, I asked the gentlemen whether they could bring clarity for farmers regarding knowing the situation they will be in from now onwards, towards the end of the year. On my second question, Senator Lombard asked how much milk we are back and how many million litres we are back. We have invested hugely in stainless steel over the last number of years and there has been huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (29 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Turning to the shared data, I presume it will be shared between all the European countries. Will this be a European-based database or will it be specifically for Ireland?

Local Authority Housing Maintenance and Repair: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: We all know and agree there is not enough affordable and social housing available for councils to allocate. However, we also know there are councils across the entire country that are years behind on the maintenance and upkeep of their housing stock. The day-to-day maintenance of social housing is primarily funded by the rents paid by tenants. However, when it comes to county council...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: We are now at the end of the school cycle and the commencement of the 2024-2025 school cycle begins in four month's time. Every year the school transport scheme is significantly oversubscribed. Year after year this is repeated, causing financial and social worries for parents. Some parents have had to give up their jobs to bring their children to school. This week we had a major protest...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I have a few questions. I am not sure whether the witnesses can answer this one. Regarding the briefing we got on the discussion at EU level, it just said that Germany abstained. Do the representatives from the Department of agriculture know why it abstained? On the next steps, I wonder why the Department may have a public consultation, as opposed to simply having a public consultation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: On the mandatory changes, I am confused because one time the GAEC said the requirements for all farmers to have 4% of nature was a key component to the green architecture of the CSP and that it will be a mandatory aspect of the amending regulation, yet on the other side it said the mandatory requirement for arable land to maintain 4% non-productive areas is removed and that member states must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: On the budget, which is €9.8 billion, the Department has spent €1.8 billion already. Is there a full implementation plan to use that full amount of money because very often, especially when it comes to the European Union, we see that the funding is not drawn down and is returned back, which is a shame because that is what it is there for, to protect farmers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: There are only two years left. It is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 May 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I am sorry, the Department did not make that clear either. It states 2023 to 2027.