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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: The point was made about the deficiencies in the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: The issue of deficiencies in the Bill was mentioned. Mr. Nyhan felt the Bill was deficient in a number of areas.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Does Deputy Cahill want to come back in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Do any of the witnesses want to address that issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Is it possible to get that information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Would Dr. Gaynor like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Are there further questions for the witnesses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: That is, perhaps, an issue for another day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: There is a tendering process in place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Would the witnesses like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: Would Mr. Meaney like to sum up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: This is our last hearing on the Bill. We hope to produce a report in the middle of June, with a view to the Bill being published and before the Dáil before the summer recess. I again thank the witnesses for being here today. We will suspend to allow the witnesses to withdraw.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Anti-Doping Strategy of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry: Discussion (30 May 2017)

Pat Deering: I remind members and people in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. The next item on the agenda is the anti-doping strategy of the Irish thoroughbred industry. I welcome Dr. Lynn Hillyer, chief veterinary officer and head of anti-doping at the Turf Club. From the Irish Turf Club I welcome Dr. Lynn Hillyer, chief veterinary officer and head of anti-doping....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: 364. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding public sector retirement; the status of legislation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27027/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: 1539. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to establish a forum for all stakeholders to address and plan for an ageing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28804/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members to ensure that their mobile phones are completely turned off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Fish Quotas: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members, witnesses and those in the Gallery to ensure that their mobile phones are completely turned off as they affect the broadcasting system. We are meeting to discuss the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 and domestic aspects of the fish quotas allocation within the Irish fishing industry. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for coming before the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Fish Quotas: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: I am sorry to cut Mr. O'Donoghue off in mid-stream but I am conscious of time and we all have a copy of his statement. I do not mean to be rude now but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Fish Quotas: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: We need to get the other presentations in as well before we go to the members for questions. We can have a discussion then with members and witnesses. Is that all right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Fish Quotas: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Pat Deering: I call Mr. Francis O’Donnell to make his opening statement.