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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Grants (22 Jan 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the Deputy for his comments and for raising this very important issue. Native woodlands are perhaps the most complex and biodiverse habitats in the country. They include ancient oak and ash woodlands, some of which are more than 400 years old, recently planted woodlands and naturally emerging woodlands such as birch wood colonising cutaway bog. As well as representing reservoirs of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Grants (22 Jan 2019)

Andrew Doyle: To clarify, the only option in some SACs and acid-sensitive areas where conifer plantations are not permitted is a native woodland scheme. The Deputy was incorrect to state otherwise. In my part of the country, a native woodland scheme is the only option in areas where conifers may not be planted due to acid-sensitive water test results. That may not be the preferred choice of some...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Senators for the level of engagement on the Bill, which has finally passed. The purpose of amending the existing legislation is to improve the governance of Bord na gCon, strengthen regulatory controls in the industry, modernise sanctions and improve integrity with a view to building a reputation of excellence in the sector. The Bill addresses issues identified in a number of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Industry (30 Jan 2019)

Andrew Doyle: As an active beef farmer I am very conscious that 2018, in particular, was a difficult year for the beef sector due to unprecedented weather events which resulted in increased input costs owing to fodder shortages. I am deeply committed to fully supporting and developing the beef sector. One of the unique strengths of the agrifood sector has been the shared vision for its sustainable...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Industry (30 Jan 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the Senator and I agree with him. In my opening remarks I made the point that it was important to realise that there is serious interdependency. The beef sector, processors and markets are all very fine but if one does not have a primary producing base whose members feel like they have a viable future, then the whole system will fall asunder. In terms of all of the suggestions, we...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I will show it to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: Deputy Wallace is trying to get rid of them.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: The Deputy does not understand it. That is his problem.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: Good Lord, what ignorance.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: Dear Jesus.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Data (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: Government policy on forestry is to incentivise private planting of forests given the many economic, environmental and social benefits that forests are proven to deliver. More recently, we have amended this policy to increase species diversity within the national forest estate and increasing afforestation levels across all planting categories supported with higher rates reserved for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Data (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: The Deputy has made a lot of assertions and claims that are completely unfounded. It is wrong to say that spruce does not sequester carbon and a life-cycle analysis of spruce conifers, as compared with hardwoods and broadleaf trees, shows that they are the same in this regard. The mid-term review was approved last year. The Directorates General responsible for the environment and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Data (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I am not sure if the Deputy has heard of the efforts to promote the bioeconomy to replace the fossil economy. I visited Finland last year, where 73% of land cover is in three species of forestry. We sometimes forget that conifers include native Scots pine and Douglas fir. The three species in Finland are birch - which is a broadleaf hardwood - Scots pine and Norway spruce. They have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Data (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: No. Norway spruce is, but Scots pine is native to this country. Birch is one of the bigger broadleaf species.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Data (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: Yes. I can get the statistics for the Deputy.

Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018. The greyhound racing sector makes a substantial contribution to the economy in terms of jobs - estimated at 5,000 as recently as 2017 by Jim Power, economic consultant - and contributes €300 million annually to local economies. In addition, it is estimated that there are...

Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I raced through it.

Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. It is generally accepted that this legislation is long overdue and, while people are generally welcoming, I accept that there is a range of views, particularly in respect of welfare concerns. Deputy Daly mentioned that it was about reputation. In fairness, regardless of commercial aspects or anything else, the reputation we have as a country of...

Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Seanad: Update on Implementation of National Forestry Programme: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: Am I up first?