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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank Dr. Furey. I apologise for having cut across her. I accept she was speaking on behalf of herself and Dr. Hollywood and, therefore, I was somewhat more liberal with the time. I invite Dr. McCarthy to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: The final presentation is from Ms Riordan from UCC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank those who made their presentations, which were very insightful. The CAP and CAP reform are a key part of our body of work at committee level and we have already made a number of submissions to Europe. We attended several Council meetings around Europe, including in Croatia and Romania in recent months. Members of the committee made a presentation at the European Parliament's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: There are several vulnerable sectors in the Irish agricultural sector and there has been much discussion of the suckler beef sector which is going through a turbulent time. Dr. Furey mentioned that we should move away from coupling and towards decoupling. How can the vulnerable sectors be supported to ensure a sustainable future for them? On suckler beef farmers, who are a key part of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: It is the influence of the Co-Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Before I revert to the witnesses, I apologise for the absence of several committee members. Parliamentary questions to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine are being heard in the Dáil and the spokespersons of the main parties are tied up there. I offer their apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: In our discussions on the CAP in recent months, we discovered that in Europe 1,000 farmers a month are leaving agriculture. That is a substantial number. The position here is no different from that in other countries. What would the witnesses like to see included in the next CAP to reverse that trend?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: That concludes this very important session on the CAP. I thank the contributors for their important presentations. We will hear a great deal about this issue in the next year or two before a final deal is completed. I also thank members for their questions. I will hand over to my colleague, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, who will chair the next session.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: 50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; her views on the way in which these will benefit County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20593/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: What is the status of the regional enterprise plans and how will my county of Carlow be affected? Carlow suffered quite a bit in recent years from unemployment as we lost the sugar industry and the Braun plant, which was a major employer in the area. We have been playing catch-up to a large extent in recent years. Will the Minister give an update on the regional enterprise plans?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. I think she acknowledges that the south east and Carlow have suffered quite a bit and have been playing catch-up compared with other areas in the country. I also acknowledge and agree with her point that education is a key driver in the region. It is disappointing that the technological university for the south east project has slowed down,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for her answer. I am glad to hear that the acquisition has been completed. I was concerned this would not happen for a long time as the dates were being pushed out further and further. This will be a key driver and major confidence boost for the local economy. In the past, we have seen the development of similar advanced technology buildings and we ended up with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: -----in 2020, before the next general election, to turn the sod on this facility.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members to ensure their mobile telephones are turned off. Apologies have been received from Deputy Charlie McConalogue and Senator Rose Conway-Walsh. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before proceeding to the main business of the meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members, witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are completely turned off as they interfere with the broadcasting system. We are here to discuss the Trócaire policy paper, Food Democracy: Feeding The World Sustainably. From Trócaire, I welcome Mr. Michael O'Brien, policy adviser; Ms Olive Moore, head of programmes; Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: The first member to indicate was Deputy Penrose. He will be followed by Deputies Cahill, Corcoran Kennedy and Martin Kenny in that order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: We have addressed all the questions at this stage. Are members happy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I am sorry that I missed the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: That completes our questions on the topic. I thank the delegates for their very informative presentation. We will pass on the transcript of this meeting to the relevant Ministers mentioned in the opening presentation and see what response we get. I thank Mr. O'Brien, Ms Moore and Mr. Aijuka for their presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: We are continuing our discussion on the future of the beef industry. At our meeting before the Easter recess we learned about the Kepak-Glanbia initiative, the programme that was launched towards the middle of April. The joint committee considered that the initiative might have a contribution to make in the overall discussion we were having on the future of the beef industry. With that in...