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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I ask the Department to indicate the status of that body of work. Why has the Government side tracked the NESC review and proceeded with the appointment of a commissioner without knowing the contents of that review?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: Mr. Carroll said earlier that the details of Mr. Mulvey's appointment have yet to be finalised. When does he expect the commission to be established?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: The Government's original plan set out that the just transition commission would report to the Taoiseach's Department. Historically, that Department has been at the centre of the partnership approach. That has been changed, with the commissioner reporting to the Department. Does that signify a certain downgrading of the authority or influence of the commission?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: It seems from Mr. Carroll's comments that his main criticism of the Bill is that too much power and accountability are being devolved to bodies outside the Department or Government structures. I am interested in the unions' perspective on this. As skilled as Mr. Mulvey is, in the absence of some of the structures we are suggesting in our Bill, in the absence of the necessary resources and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: What resources will Mr. Mulvey have?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I have the highest regard for Mr. Carroll's Department but I always had the sense - I have said it to the Minister and will reiterate it to him later when he comes in - that since it covers communications, digital policy, natural resources, the environment and climate action with 250 civil servants, it is stretched beyond its capability if it is to take on additional functions. What I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I have a question for the trade union officials, which any of them may answer. My central point is that this is partnership architecture that allows for a wider range of stakeholders to be deployed in a variety of circumstances. I would be interested in hearing their view on the prospect. At the committee meeting the other day, a question was asked about having a slightly slimmed down just...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: On that point about compatibility, and we had an interesting discussion with the various trade unions groups on this, in the final draft of this we decided not to give that excessive power. We felt it was better as a mediation service. Section 37 states that where the commission has attempted to resolve a dispute referred to it under this section and such conference or the employment of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: We should invite in any other stakeholders. I really appreciate the Department of the trade unions coming in today. It has been a useful discussion.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if changes will be made to the organic farming scheme assessment criteria which automatically favours larger farms over smaller farms in view of the fact that 50 of the available 125 marks are awarded based on a size threshold. [49105/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: The recent opening and then closing of the organic scheme was really disappointing in that, of 225 applications, only 55 were ultimately successful. Many farmers put a huge amount of money, training and attention into this area and are bitterly disappointed. I understand that there was only one successful application in the area of horticulture at a time when we want to expand our...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: Of those 55, how many are in the horticulture sector? I heard what the Minister of State said. While one can read the terms and conditions that are calibrated to support that, it has, however, singularly failed. Rather than wait for the next CAP scheme, which will probably be delayed so we will be talking about 2022 before it is finally agreed, we need to act now. In respect of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: There were two.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: We have a real problem if there were only two applications in horticulture. That was the first of the three targeted areas that were mentioned. If there were only two applications, that means that sector requires an immediate review and an effort is required to ignite some activity and interest in the horticultural sector. It has particular characteristics and needs. We need Irish...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I have. I advise the Minister of State to do something about it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: On 14 October, we sent a letter collectively, as leaders, to Communicorp asking that it reverse its policy of excluding journalists from The Currencyand The Irish Timesfrom programmes on its radio stations. We got a cursory acknowledgement of the letter but nothing else since. At the same time the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment sent a letter to the company...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Promotion (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 53. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to support local food production with particular reference to small farms and facilitating the production of vegetables. [49104/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: All three presentations were hugely interesting and important. It is slightly difficult because they relate to three very different areas. Each of them in their own right deserve detailed attention. I will begin with Professor Morgenroth because he spoke about a subject close to my heart. It is interesting that today the Government has published its public consultation on the long-term...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: We will just stay in our cars.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Developing Ireland's Sustainable Transport System: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Eamon Ryan: Why are we doing it?