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

Pat Deering: I apologise that I had to slip out earlier and perhaps my question was asked, but is there much interest in this initiative at present? As a Glanbia supplier, any initiative that will help the beef industry must be welcomed. Obviously, there might be some issues that could be teased out further, but if we carry on as we have been over recent times, we will end up in difficulty. There is an...

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

Pat Deering: I thank the witnesses for attending to give us an insight into the initiative. I wish them well with it. This forms part of our ongoing discussion on the future of the beef industry, which I am sure they are following closely. We will have a number of further engagements in the coming weeks, with representatives of Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission...

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

Pat Deering: It was a very interesting day out.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to take this question on behalf of Deputy Burke. What steps are being taken by the Minister to ensure that a just transition will be a key element of the all-of-Government plan that is being put together? When will the plan be produced?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: As the Minister indicated, some sectors will be affected more than others. For example, figures for the cost involved of retrofitting of homes have recently been quoted in the media. This week, it was reported that it will cost €50 billion for every house in the country to be retrofitted to the required standard. To ensure no particular hardship is levied on those more directly...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Education is key as we move forward. Communicating exactly what is happening and what will happen is essential. We need to be able to bring people with us along the road. It may be a difficult road and there may be obstacles along the way, but educating people and communicating the message will be a key element of bringing people with us. The Minister referred to smart finance. I may...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I again thank Deputy Burke for letting me substitute for him today. I presume the Minister of State will have substituted my county in the reply. I welcome the recent announcement regarding the national broadband plan. Like many rural Deputies, I have been inundated over recent years by people asking questions about when they will get broadband, saying they cannot access this and that, so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply and I welcome the fact that €29 million will be invested in County Carlow. That is very good news and a welcome investment, although it is long overdue. Will the Minister of State indicate when the first of this money will spent? It was indicated a few weeks ago that it would be spent over a seven-year period. Is there a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Where are the seven? Have the seven areas been indicated? The Minister of State said the broadband officer would nominate those venues. Will they be first before the work on the overall roll-out of the scheme to houses and businesses? Have the hubs or connection areas the Minister of State mentioned been identified yet?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the impact the national broadband plan will have on transforming business here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20594/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: 420. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a primary care centre for Tullow, County Carlow. [21842/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I remind members to make sure that their mobile telephones are turned off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I remind members, delegates and those in the Visitors Gallery to make sure their mobile phones are turned off completely as they interfere with the recording and broadcasting services, even when left in silent mode. Mobile phones should remain turned off for the duration of the meeting. We are meeting to discuss the regulation of veterinary practices in veterinary medicine and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank Ms Muldoon. We will now take questions from the members. I will take Deputy Martin Kenny, Senator Conway-Walsh and Deputy Corcoran Kennedy in that order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Is there a timeline for the report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Before our summer recess the witnesses may have the opportunity to come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: It is approximately the middle of July.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Okay. If it is possible we will try to get the witnesses in before we finish for the summer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practices: Discussion (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: That completes this part of the meeting. We look forward to seeing the witnesses before us again. I apologise as I had to slip out for questions in the Dáil earlier. We look forward to seeing the witnesses sooner rather than later to complete the process from our perspective. I thank the delegation for coming in today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025 (Resumed): Bord Bia (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: We are continuing our discussion on the future of the beef sector in the context of Food Wise 2025. I welcome the representatives from Bord Bia, Ms Tara McCarthy, chief executive; Mr. Padraig Brennan, director of meat, food and beverages, and Mr. Joe Burke, senior manager, meat and livestock. I thank them for appearing before the committee and for their submissions. I draw the attention of...