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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: Yes, a minute ago.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: We will have to get the reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: Is Dr. Cromie saying that when we tag a calf in the beginning for BVD, we could also test for the genomes with the one sample?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: That is good news. It is very welcome

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: Would it have been easier to simplify the scheme as outlined and in the same way that was done for BVD? Would it be better to have every female calf in every herd from year 1, which is this year, tested for genomics and to work form there? All calves must be tagged. A genomics test could be carried out when a female calf is tagged and we could use the same system as we do for BVD at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: It is the same principle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: It is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: One could take the sample from the opposite ear used for the BVD test.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: The use of one tag would simplify the scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: What will be the turnaround time for results once a sample is taken and sent in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: Can I just ask one question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: Because of the rating on each bull, would it matter whether a farmer has a purebred bull? If a farmer has what we used to call a scrub bull years ago, once the bull has a rating of four or five, does it matter if he is only half bred, quarter bred or whatever? If I was back here as the Minister, I would start with all the heifer calves and build them all up. Then we would get every...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (7 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: 405. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for Kilcreene orthopaedic hospital in County Kilkenny, specifically regarding orthopaedic services and the review of elective orthopaedic services for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27534/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Expenditure (7 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: 555. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will commit to allocating sufficient funding to deliver high-speed broadband to the south east region by 2020, wherever it may be deemed uneconomic for the private sector to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27215/15]

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: I commend my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on the introduction of this Private Members' Bill. During my recent by-election campaign I spoke with many people in my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny about this issue. The distress on the ground is palpable. The most obvious question that occurs to me and requires an immediate answer is, who in government is going to take action and stand...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (8 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: 47. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress on the recent commitment (details supplied) provided by her to revise her Department's application forms, which currently provide a clear recommendation to applicants to use commercial banks in preference of the post office network; when it is expected that revised forms will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Topical Issue Debate: National Standards Authority of Ireland (9 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise the struggles that small and medium-sized businesses, SMEs, are facing in Carlow and Kilkenny as a result of State inefficiencies and bureaucracy. SMEs make up over 99% of businesses in the enterprise economy in Ireland and account for almost 70% of people employed. Put simply, our local businesses are the heart of our economy. These...

Topical Issue Debate: National Standards Authority of Ireland (9 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: While I welcome the explanation provided, I do not agree with it. As late as last week, the company in question informed me that it is still waiting between four and six weeks to be granted a certificate of approval. The Minister of State tells me a different story but I am sure the company knows best. The Minister of State and I share the same constituency and she knows the area well....

Topical Issue Debate: National Standards Authority of Ireland (9 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: Technical issues are not the problem. The issue is the long processing time required for certification applications.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2015)

Bobby Aylward: 44. To ask the Minister for Health if a meningococcal B vaccine will be included in the primary childhood immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/15]