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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Surely, virtually all mountain lamb would qualify easily enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I accept that point but there would not be many hurdles to jump to qualify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: One of the opening statements indicated that all export markets are uniform and all want this lamb of a specific weight. Are the representatives saying no market out there wants heavier lamb? Even 2 kg would make a huge difference to the lamb producer. Are the representatives saying that every market is the same, whether it is Iranian or in the US?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: The reason the carcase weight increases as the year goes on is that the bone structure increases. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I did not expect the Deputy to talk about any other hills than the hills of Kerry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I have one final question for Mr. Burke, who said that the US is a better market for the heavier lamb. Is there much tonnage going into the US? Is Bord Bia focused on establishing a better presence in the US?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Is a tariff going in there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for their contributions this evening. They gave us a very good background on why the weight restrictions are where they are. They answered our questions fairly and constructively. On behalf of the committee, I thank them for their contributions. The joint committee will next meet on Thursday, 13 July at 5.30 p.m., when we will undertake...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the citizenship application through the foreign birth register of a person (details supplied); if all outstanding documents have been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34218/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (11 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 893. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of Clár funding is expected to be announced; how much funding will be made available in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33762/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 104. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is possible for a company to become an Enterprise Ireland client, thus allowing for the company to employ graduates in its respective sector with wage payment assistance from Enterprise Ireland, without Enterprise Ireland taking a percentage ownership stake in the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34616/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (13 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 674. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department has investigated the reason that fewer young pharmacists appear to be going into community practice; if any studies are ongoing in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34958/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (13 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 874. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the next round of the Community Centre Investment Fund will allow for the development of new community centres in areas; if existing community centres will be permitted to apply for funding for carparks and footpaths; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35001/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Apologies have been received from Deputy Kehoe. Deputy Martin Browne will be substituting for Deputy Mythen. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. I bring to the attention of witnesses that when giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Before I open the floor to questions from members, I will say that this is an extremely important report. It will be the basis for decisions that will be made as regards the agriculture industry. The compiling of the report, the way the statistics have been put together and the interpretation of those statistics will be extremely important. I have read the report. We are often guilty of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Dr. Cotter. I will give each member ten minutes. We can then have a second round of questions, if necessary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Dr. Cotter should answer the question. The question is straightforward. Has it been independently reviewed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: You will find large towns that have mixed sewers as well with storm waters and sewage. When my town gets heavy rain, the town floods and the treatment plant just opens its sluicegates and lets it straight into the River Suir.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: The Deputy is over time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I call Senator Lombard.