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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: We might learn something or we might not. However, it would be worthwhile if whoever is in charge of that in Horse Racing Ireland came in to set out a view as to what we could do.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25551/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 380. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if grants are available through her Department for a community group organising a history-based summer school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25775/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 542. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the organic calculation for Dexter cattle to equate with their lower body weight in view of the fact it is currently in excess of their output; if a new category can be created for them and other small native breeds in view of the fact the current situation is resulting in Dexter breeders...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 548. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an ongoing review of SFP for a person (details supplied); when the review will be completed and payment processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25869/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 549. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25870/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 550. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25871/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment for persons (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25872/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: 616. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of the redundancy agreement that was negotiated with Bus Éireann workers in view of the recent dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26009/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome the witnesses. I am a director of a private greyhound track and am involved in greyhound ownership. The industry has attracted much adverse media attention in the past couple of months. Mr. Meaney mentioned the sale of Harold's Cross. When is that sale expected to be finalised? There are many issues and much disquiet in regard to the industry and its future. When will the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Mr. Meaney mentioned the sale of Harold's Cross and that the sale would involve the partial implementation of some recommendations. In regard to regulation and testing, there is a public perception that doping is widespread in the greyhound industry. An expert on doping gave evidence to the committee a week ago. What sanctions will be imposed against trainers and owners if greyhounds...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: The witnesses know the answers to Deputy Kenny's questions. Can we get a comparison with UK figures and the level of testing in the UK? The Chairman told us to stick to the heads of the Bill. The Bill is a cornerstone of rebuilding confidence in the industry. I am extremely disappointed, as I said when we met in private session, that the Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Perhaps Mr. Herbert would respond to my question on the level of testing and so on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: If Mr. Herbert acquires it, could he forward it to the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Anti-Doping Strategy of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry: Discussion (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Dr. Hillyer might commence her contribution whenever she is ready.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Anti-Doping Strategy of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry: Discussion (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Dr. Hillyer for her presentation. From listening to the debate she will be aware the greyhound industry Bill is coming through and anti-doping regulations will be a key part of that. We are very interested to see how the Turf Club operates its anti-doping regime. It appears to be very successful. I now invite members to ask questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Anti-Doping Strategy of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry: Discussion (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: The Turf Club obviously has a very extensive anti-doping strategy. Do trainers sign up to conditions or is there legislation to back up that anti-doping strategy? If the Turf Club moves to take horses out of training, is there legislation to back up that action or is it just a code of practice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Anti-Doping Strategy of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry: Discussion (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: Two or three years ago, there was a high-profile case involving a horse trainer. Were officials of other agencies involved in the search of the premises?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Anti-Doping Strategy of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry: Discussion (30 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: As there are no further questions, I thank Dr. Hillyer for her engagement with the committee, which will be very helping to us in drafting the Bill.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2017)

Jackie Cahill: I am very pleased this motion has been brought before the House. A commitment has been given in the programme for Government. When the Minister of State was speaking, she made a couple of points. She talked about planned succession. That is grand in a perfect world but, unfortunately, family farms and small businesses do not have the ability to generate the income to support two families....