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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: To clarify, we are specifically dealing with the motion today. As the issue was brought up initially by members we decided we would allow a discussion in conjunction with the motion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: I thank the Deputy for her insightful contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: To clarify, they are separate issues. The motion is to commit funding and we are allowing the discussion is part of it but they are separate issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: To clarify the situation, our role here is to consider the draft regulations before us. The committee does not have the power to approve or amend them. That is just to clarify where we are. We have had a good discussion and I think we are all on the same page. I gather that the Minister supports the Irish Harness Racing Association. While I do not want to get bogged down on the matter, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: We will be engaging with representatives of the Irish Harness Racing Association early in the new year. Can I get a commitment from the officials that they will be able to engage with us and them as we move forward next year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: Okay. Is the Minister finished on that matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: Are there any other matters?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: My understanding is that the IGB is giving a presentation here on 29 November next. Obviously, all members are welcome and everybody else is invited. It is on integrity and welfare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: In accordance with Standing Orders a message will be sent to the Dáil and Seanad confirming that the committee has completed its consideration of the motions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: We have to agree that we have considered the motion. It is then sent back to the Dáil and Seanad and those Houses can debate it if they so desire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: As I said earlier, our role is to consider it. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister and the officials for attending the meeting today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: In accordance with Standing Order 90 the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017,copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 13th...

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: I welcome the Minister's commitment to a review in this area. As one of the few surviving dairy farmers here, I understand the volatility issue. I can go back further than the Minister. In 1998, the price of a litre of milk was the equivalent of 28 cent. The problem is that costs have increased by 50% in the intervening 20 years. We must remember that a number of instruments have been...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: That issue is ongoing for some time.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: One would have to wonder who the individual who has written to the committee represents. Is he representing a small group or a bigger group? You can correct me if I am wrong, Chairman, but my information is that there is up to 97% compliance with the foal levy.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: Is he not also querying where the money is being spent?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: IDA Ireland (28 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: 92. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the advance IDA facility in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49974/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (28 Nov 2017)

Pat Deering: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied) on their appeal for school transport. [49956/17]